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New Model For Technology & Social Trends

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Fasten Your Seatbelts - We are going to take-off. Technology will accelerate the rate of change. Many people get baffled by the dizzying rate of innovation and technology changes. This article introduces two models to understand technology changes and social impact.  First model DTAC provides an effective way to comprehend technology revolution and also project future technology changes. The second model, TOST explains social & business impact. Let us first understand the DTAC model. Imagine that technology change is like a four storied building. Each floor is built on the foundation of the lower floors.  Level-1: Fundamental Driving Forces : At the base of the building, 1st Floor is the Fundamental Driving Forces (FDF) that fuels all technological changes. We will call it Drivers.  There are 3 Drivers currently shaping the technological revolution : 1) Internet Bandwidth 2) Computer Processing Power 3) Storage and Computer Memory Whenever paradigm shattering new breakthroughs are

Travel & Hotel Industry In 2050

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World has always changed. But, now the speed of change is increasing. Change will become exponential in coming days.  Key trends in hotel & travel industry are: Automation. Traveler-led Customization Comfort and Security Tell me what trends do you notice in travel and hospitality industry? Give specific examples of new companies, products and solutions that will shape travel industry in coming 30 years. 

Top 10 Trends That Indicates Future Of Travel & Hospitality

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I lead team of exceptionally talented individuals in providing valuable solutions to travel & hospitality industry. We provide digital marketing, reputation management and revenue management services to thousands of hotel owners around the world. Here are key trends that will shape travel & hospitality in coming decades. Travel Bureau Similar to Credit Bureau: I am a global traveler.  My travel preferences are as under: I am vegan. I also practice 16/8 intermittent fasting. Every morning I practice Yoga, Pranayam and Meditation. I don't like very soft beds as they are not good for spine. I am allergic to smoking and I need non-smoking room. I like exit row seats. I can take-up discounted business class offer if the cost of upgrade is less than 75 % of the economy class ticket. Every time, I fly or stay at hotel, I need to enter my meal preferences or seat preferences. In coming decade, all airlines & hotels will automatically know my travel/ meal preferences. We might h

What Will Happen When World Gets 100 Times Faster Mobile Internet?

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Our kids are addicted to mobile, internet and social media. We are all addicted. When addiction is commonplace, it becomes new norm! In just 25 years, humanity is addicted to little gadget in their hands! So, what will happen when you have 5G? What happens when internet is 100 times faster, lower latency and more reliable? Experts are predicting 5G use case scenarios in following areas : 1) Cloud VR/ AR - Big impact on Entertainment, Gaming, Travel & Education. Essentially, with 5g - cloud VR, you will be in remote village of India and you will experience as if you are in Harvard classroom! You will be remotely present on the cricket field during India - Pakistan world cup final match in the year 2031 in Australia. 2) Driver-less Car: Almost all car companies are making improvements in car so that cars can communicate with other cars, monitor traffic situations and drive itself. Autonomous vehicle will be big application of 5g. 3) Smart Grid: Energy sector will benefit immensely th

World's First 5G Hotel Is Operational. One Million Hotels Will Now Follow The Trend!

World's first 5G hotel has opened in China. This 5G hotel will offer following new services: 1) 5 GHz Wifi Connectivity 2) Innovative 5G hotel applications through 5G smartphones and customer-premises equipment (CPE) terminals. 3) 5G welcome robots. 4) 5G cloud computing terminals. 5) 5G cloud games and 6) 5G cloud virtual reality (VR) rowing machines, VR, Games, Events, Entertainment Options and enhanced communication are key features of 5G connectivity. Almost all the world's hotel will start offering 5G in next 20 years. Between the year 2030 and 2040, most guests will experience innovative technologies and solutions built around 5G. Get ready for 5G! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7bf438c1dM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUzEvc3X0pc https://insights.ehotelier.com/global-news/2019/04/18/the-worlds-first-5g-smart-hotel/

Digital Wellbeing & Digital Spa

VR can be used for training, personal coaching, skill development and practice. VR training apps can be very useful when you need personal instructor. You can watch instructor's body movement on VR and you can mimic the movement.  This is particularly useful in: 1) Yoga Practice : https://medium.com/authority-magazine/ceo-guide-to-yoga-in-virtual-reality-9fd667443ea9 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1156200/VirtuaLiron__Immersive_YOGA_practice/ https://namastevryoga.com/virtual-reality/ https://www.biospace.com/article/releases/evolvr-launches-first-ever-virtual-reality-yoga-and-meditation-classes/ 2) Dance Training : https://www.kqed.org/arts/13811546/is-virtual-reality-the-future-of-dance https://www.media.mit.edu/projects/learning-to-dance-in-vr/overview/ https://www.bstjournal.com/articles/10.16995/bst.305/ 3) Learning To Drive : https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/ex/sustainablecitiescollective/friday-fun-using-virtual-reality-create-safer-drivers/1090332/ https://vrmotioncorp.c

5G, Cloud VR and Education

5G will make a big impact on various fields and industries. Let us talk about impact on Cloud VR and Education. VR: Virtual reality, or VR, is a technology that lets you figuratively step inside a computer-generated 3D world. You can explore and sometimes even manipulate objects in that world. Imagine virtually stepping inside a video game, where the game world feels as real as the non-game world. Most popular VR content and Apps : Using Google Expeditions Apps, you can visit over 1000 interesting destinations : https://edu.google.com/products/vr-ar/expeditions/?modal_active=none VR Hardware : Most popular VR hardware are : Oculus Quest. Best VR headset overall. Oculus Rift S. Best VR headset for PC. Playstation VR. The best VR headset for consoles. Oculus Go. A great standalone VR headset for the money. HTC Vive. Best VR headset for immersive experiences. Valve Index. Pansonite 3D VR Glasses. Google Cardboard Already VR is popular. As 5G gains acceptance, cloud VR will grow exponentia