5 Tech Trends For 2019

Technology has moved along in leaps and bounds and there are some amazing things waiting for us in 2019.

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Here are 5 tech trends to look out for in 2019:

Smart Homes

Pretty soon you will be able to have some amazing tech in your own home. From devices that run your washing machine for you to even being able to set your aircon while you are at work.

5G

Prepare yourself for a jump to light speed when 5G arrives in South Africa. 5G will allow for smart homes and smart cities which will ensure better connections and faster download speeds. Expect high speeds which will allow you to download a 1Gig file in 1 second.

Foldable Devices

If you have ever seen the TV Show ‘Westworld’ you will know what I mean. Expect to see devices that you can fold or make bigger. This gives you the option of using a device like a tablet and then switching it to a mobile device afterwards. At the moment Samsung and Huawei are close to announcing release dates on these devices.

Drone Photography

Drones have been around for a while now but expect more and more people to use them for photography and videography. If you are looking for a new career start getting a drone, get your licence and start a whole new career. I bet you never thought 10 years ago that a Drone Photographer would be a new career option. Drones are going to be used more and more in films and television as the costs come down.

The Cellphone TV Remote

More and more mobile devices are now offering the option of being able to use them as a TV remote. So ditch the remote and use your mobile. Already YouTube has an offering of being able to watch YouTube on your SmartTV. All you need is a Wi-Fi enabled TV to connect to your mobile device.

For more info on remote control options on your mobile visit:

https://joyofandroid.com/best-universal-remote-apps-for-android/

This edition by Fred Felton | Twitter @fredfelton 

5 Questions With Trend Analyst Dion Chang

Today I sat down with trend analyst Dion Chang from Flux Trends.

Dion Chang

I asked him 5 questions.

How far away are we from Free WiFi across Africa?

It's become such a commodity.  Profit is quite narrow in this medium.  When we see the benefit of it in countries GDP then maybe we can see it happening.

What social media trends do you see for 2015 and into the future?

Social Media Commerce.  We are at a tipping point.  It's the next step of shopping.  It's going to integrate into our lifestyles.

How do you see wearables and Google Glass?

I am disappointed in Google Glass.

Wearables are in a fitness phase at the moment.  I think wearables are going to disrupt the healthcare industry.

What does Flux Trends do?

We are a trends analysis company.   We look at the consumer mindset and we look at trends as a business strategy.  We are very much interested in disruptive technology.

Which South African Brands are doing well on Social Media?

Mr Price does it really well.  They speak to their target market well.
Spree is killing it.  They are also doing very well.

You can find Dion Chang on Twitter @dionchang


Interview by Fred Felton
Twitter @fredfelton


Fred Felton was a guest of MWEB WiFi at their #TheFutureOfWiFi Luncheon.
Find out about their WiFi here: http://www.mweb.co.za/MwebWiFi/AboutMwebWiFi.aspx