RFID Technology

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification (also referred to as RFID tag) which is basically the use of an object inserted or attached to another object such as an animal or even a human being. This device transmits Radio waves to give a certain location of where the objects are and can be transmitted over several meters. This is a fairly new technology which is used generally for the purposes of inventory in major companies but ultimately its not something that’s unheard of as far as placing these RFID Tags in humans. If not our constitutional right to privacy there would be nothing holding back the government from placing these RFID tags into certain individuals such as AIDS patients. It is scary to think of what will happen ten years down the road as far as how the government could possibly bypass these laws and have society questioning whether the development of this new technology benefited society, or brought society to a disadvantage

Fiber Optic Communication

Fiber Optic Communication is the transmission of information from one place to another by sending a pulse of light using optical fibers which are made up of either glass or plastic fiber. This innovative technology allows for a faster more secure form of transmitting information over greater distances and at higher bandwidths. Although this technology has been around for quite some time now, other than our government, military, and corporate America not everyone has access to such faster more efficient forms of technology. Eventually all of the world will switch to this type of transmission of information to replace the old way of metal wires which can at times lose some information that could ultimately affect the data being streamlined from one location to another. As soon as either this technology becomes more well known or more cost efficient this should revolutionize the way our society transmits information whether through a simple email or even a social setting online such as Twitter.

Quantum Cryptography

Quantum Cryptography uses quantam mechanics to secure telecommunication. Its basically a way of having some sort of security wrapped around a private communication. This evolving Technology allows for the two users who are engaged in a private communication through a key which allows encryption/decryption of a communication the ability to detect another third possible user interested in accessing this private information. Although, this is mostly used by military and high ranking government officials, eventually everyone throughout the world will want this type of security to make them feel at ease about relaying information.

4G Networks

A 4G network is an upgrade from the current 3G network which is designed to assist wireless devices in more proficient usefulness of wireless networks. 4G network services will have faster and clearer service for such things as voice calls, internet usage through a cell phone, along with video calls. It may seem hard to believe that we need faster and clearer reception in our wireless devices but society keeps pushing these advancements to help assist us in our everyday new natural form of communication through cell phones. Therefore, all the major cell phone service providers are looking into getting these 4G networks in the near future, one of which is Verizon Wireless which plans on having the 4G network available on their phones as early as 2010.

Communication in the Classroom

As students we are very used to the concept of a teacher standing in front of the classroom and lecturing. We sit, absorb information through taking notes and then prove ourselves through testing. However, as life becomes more chaotic and college becomes more expensive, many students are looking to online courses. Online courses are relatively new, and most are still working out the kinks. How do you give a test online without the student using his notes? There is no way to make sure. But more importantly, you lose the human to human contact and interaction. You do not develop that relationship with the teacher. It is much more difficult and time consuming to ask a question and get a response. There must be a way around it. New technology is paving the way. At some major Universities, professors are beginning to post videos of themselves lecturing. The online classrooms are becoming more interactive. Who is to say that in the future students will step foot into an actual school? Their work may all be completed over the internet.

An iPhone for Verizon?

Since the Iphone’s release it has only been available to those on the AT&T network. It has lost many potential buyers because it was only available through one retailer. There have been many complaints by Verizon users who wish to purchase the Iphone but cannot due to contract restrictions. Recently Verizon began speaking and negotiating with Apple in attempt to create a phone for their service. This is a fantastic opportunity for Apple to broaden its user base. AT&T is known for having dropped calls and poor service. There are countless amounts of people who would not consider using the iPhone because it is only available through AT&T. There are rumors flying that the new phone would be available to Verizon customers within a year. Pretty exciting!

A Super TV?

Many cable and phone companies are creating packages for their subscribers. Cable TV, Landlines, and Caller ID are just some of the options included in the package. By doing so they are able to intertwine the features. For example, if someone were to call the house phone while you were watching TV the phone number and name of the caller appears across the bottom of the screen. It is possible that in the future we will have “Super TV’s” if you will. They will take the current capabilities one step further. You would be able to talk directly though the television screen. If the technology progresses there could even be a visual image of the person talking. As landlines seem to become a thing of the past, this could be the technology that will replace them.