Social Networking to Social Messaging
Social
networking has a very positive impact on people around. Last decades Facebook
is a not only to
pped but also most reliable source of networking. But this
trend is shifting from one networking to messaging and this time Whatsapp in a
dominant one that also owned by facebook. Facebook
sees that consumer behavior is shifting towards intimate connection vs.
broad-reaching social platforms. As a result, messaging apps, like Facebook
Messenger, WhatsApp, and SnapChat are dominating engagement with key
demographics.
Among other features such as text chat, group chat, message notifications, status updates, and media (file) sharing, one specific aspect of social messaging platforms that made it popular was the usage of stickers or little rich images to depict mood and convey messages in non-verbal format.[3] While some stickers can be downloaded for free, some are for purchase only, and become one of the way the developers to generate revenue. Another feature of social messaging are in-app services / utilities, such as sticker camera (where sticker images would be added to the resulting picture), social games, other virtual items, business accounts and its integration with other device
2016 will see resurgence in native branded mobile applications.
With advancements in mobile in-app search indexing including non-installed
apps, deep linking, actionable notifications, and invaluable behavioral and
usage data, the role that mobile apps play will be critical for brands in 2016
to further link online and offline behavior.
Age of Drone
2015
was a monumental year for drones. It was arguably the year that the
UAVs transitioned from a fringe hobbyist affair and became a full-fledged
mainstream phenomenon. Drones are everywhere now, but for all the popularity
they’ve gained of the past 12 months, the tech is still very young in the grand
scheme of things. We’re really just beginning to scratch the surface of what’s
possible with autonomous UAVs.
In
2016, drones will become practically ubiquitous. Filmmaking, surveillance, land
management, agriculture, and package delivery are all being impacted by them.
The FAA is expected
to
roll out formal regulations for commercial drone use sometime in 2016, and as soon
as that happens, it’ll be off to the races. A number of different companies
(including Amazon) are already developing drone-based delivery solutions, so
shortly after the government lays down some rules, the shipping industry will
likely experience a major tectonic shift. Get ready; it’s just around the
corner.
Virtual Reality Days
Virtual reality is poised for a huge breakout
in 2016; we know this. The debut of Oculus
Rift is imminent (and the latest version will be at
CES), services (including Facebook) are already supporting 360-degree
video and simpler viewers like Google
Cardboard have whetted the appetite for immersive
experiences.
At CES, the world’s largest annual tech convention to be held in
Las Vegas Jan 6-9, there will be more square-footage and vendors dedicated to
cars, wearable’s, robots and drones than ever before — a whopping
three-and-a-half football fields’ worth of space for smart-car technologies
alone.
Virtual reality, artificial intelligence and smart cars will
move to the main stage in 2016 as hardware is commercialized and cloud
technologies make way for multi-functional computing.
This will set the stage
for a 2016 of technology companies expanding into new niche markets, such as
auto, electrical and health care as
their software products and services become increasingly ubiquitous.
While we wouldn’t recommend holding your breath for those
technologies just yet, 2016 will be filled with incremental tech developments
that will serve as a foundation for a much smarter future.
And let's not forget about VR's cousins:
360-degree video and augmented reality. Camera systems — both simple and
sophisticated — for capturing spherical footage will be a big focus, and
augmented reality systems could see a resurgence now that Microsoft HoloLens
has attracted so much attention over the past year.
360 View
Brands such as GoPro, Discovery,
and Star Wars are all experimenting with immersive 360-degree content. If your
brand supports events, is an extension of lifestyle, or has a unique presence
that 360-degree video can enhance, then it may be worth testing. Facebook
launched support for 360-degree video last September, and recently announced
that it is now supported via mobile.
Videos can be viewed without a VR
viewer, but the experience is ideal with some form of VR hardware.
When
watching a 360 video on a computer, the viewing angle is changed by dragging
with the mouse.
Make sure you're using the latest version of your web browser
(ex. Chrome, Firefox). 360 videos on Facebook aren't viewable on Safari or
Internet Explorer.
On
iOS and Android mobile devices, the viewing angle of a 360 video is changed by
dragging a finger across the screen or by navigating with the device.
Make sure you're using the latest version of the Facebook app.
If you're using an iOS device, it should be an iPhone 4S or newer or an iPad 2
or newer. The iOS device also should be running iOS 7 or later. If you have an
Android device, make sure you're using Android 4.3 or later.
Wearable Future
At CES, there will be 33 exhibitors showing off wearable
technology, nearly triple the 12 in 2015. These devices are expected to be
outfitted with sensors and showcased in ways that prove their applications in
health, fitness and the enterprise market.
Soon, these devices will be able to connect directly to the
Internet, without needing to tether to a third-party mobile device.
The wearable world won't know what's hit it when
these new smartwatches, fitness trackers and VR headsets land.Like, the Oculus
Rift, Samsung GearS2, Htc Vive, Apple Watch, Tag Heuer Connected are already
available - and we were waiting ages for those.
Researchers
have developed an integrated, wearable system that monitors a user's
environment, heart rate and other physical attributes with the goal of
predicting and preventing asthma attacks. The researchers plan to begin testing
the system on a larger subject population this summer.
The system, called the Health and Environmental
Tracker (HET), is composed of a suite of new sensor devices and was developed
by researchers from the National Science Foundation's Nanosystems Engineering
Research Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and
Technologies (ASSIST) at North Carolina State University.
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