Wearable Technology

There is a fine line between what is chic and what is nonsense when it comes to fashion. However, like every other aspect of our society technology is making its way in the fashion industry. Wearable technology is taking the fashion industry by storm. Currently, wearable technology consists of smart watches or jewelry that tracks different health trends. This past April there was a conference discussing the possibility of smart fabric. This would allow those who are wearing the fabric to possible have clothing that gives off an aroma during a certain social situation or even possibly interact with the environment.

Technology and the Church

Technology whether it be smartphones, tablets, computers, or any other device has an impact on the world around us. This world largely includes religion so it is inevitable that technology has made it's way to the Church. Technology allows for greater communication and the mission of the church is to communicate with not only God but those around you. Technology enables us to communicate with those both near and far who share similar beliefs. In addition each religion on this plant in a sense is its own community. Through technology this particular community becomes much more connected throughout the world. Social media especially amongst the younger generation allows for this sense of community, communication, and connectedness.

Social Media Being Used for Public Service

Social Media has just about taken over every aspect of our lives. Yes, there are a great deal of negative effects but social media also has some great uses. When the attacks on Paris took place Facebook quickly set up a mechanism in which people could mark that they were safe so those far away from them knew they were okay. Aside from the Paris attacks Facebook has been a huge contributor in Natural Disaster relief. Social Media is a great source for relief during natural disasters and world tragedy. This goes to show that regardless of the negative effects social media has on our society the positive effects greatly outweigh them.

Self-Driving Cars

Google has teamed up with Ford and Uber to further advancements in making self-driving cars. This is a huge advancement because regardless of whether people are good drivers or bad drivers everyone will be able to get around. People such as war-veterans who are handicapped can now take their self-driving car and get to where they need to go. The self-driving car works by having signals throughout the vehicle. These sensors can sense objects like other cars, pedestrians, or cyclists about 200 yards away. Google is testing these vehicles throughout the nation. The two cars that they are using are a prototype they built and a modified Lexus SUV. Soon enough no one will have to drive because technology will do it for us.

Social Media Declining Workplace Productivity

Social media plays a huge role in our society and it is growing. As people move farther away it is easier to keep close to them through social media.  There are positive effects of social media but there is an even greater negative effective: distraction. Aside from the distraction is causes while driving it also causes people to not interact as much and to get distracted while working. We as a society are constantly checking our phones to see if we need to be contacted or how many likes we just got on our picture. In the workplace nothing changes employees are constantly on their phones and this causes a dramatic decrease in productivity.

Technology at Restaurants

With the ever-growing technology age it is no surprise that it will infiltrate every aspect of our lives. The young generation is addicted to technology whether it be their smartphones or playing games on their tablet. Kids get bored very easily and instead of sitting in peace they turn to technology to fill that boredom. At restaurants it is no different. Recently I was out to dinner and there were tablets provided by the restaurant on the tables for kids to play games on. In addition kids also bring their own and it seems that it is just easier for the parents to let them play on their tablets then to just parent them.

ARTE360

A new app developed for Google Cardboard and VR called ARTE360 allows the gamer to immerse themselves in various locations around the world. This could be advantageous for a wide variety of people. People who are handicapped and can't travel the world well this app allows them to be placed in and explore some of the most beautiful places on Earth. People who can't travel and see the world are missing out on a lot and allowing them to have this app would allow them to experience the world as it should be. Some examples of the places that can be explored are mountain ranges, old and new buildings, and several ocean scenes.

Microscopic Surgery

The university of Arizona has put a lot of time and research into a new surgical technology. This technology uses dies to project an image of the patients scar tissues and organs. This technology allows surgeons to have greater accuracy when performing surgery as well as a better outcome. This invention could bring great versatility to the medical field. Specifically microscopic surgery is usually done when involved neurology so this will just increase the accuracy. The way the technology works is it uses dye to color specific parts of the body and uses a microscope to take images of where the surgeon is performing their task and the image is presented on a computer screen in real time.

VR Phone Calls

VR is taking over the world and it soon will be the new videochat. Combining 360 cameras with Virtual Reality will now allow you to video chat with those far away with you. First the phone call is made and then it is streamed through ones oculus rift. It allows you to share moments directly in time while being miles away. This program uses a 3D camera and the oculus rift and was developed by SummitTech. This may possibly be the closest humans will get to teleporting themselves to varying destinations.

In Cell VR

The VR has really made a name for itself in the science world. Between building proteins and surgical training it has become a huge part of what is to come for VR in the sciences. In a new game call InCell the VR takes you inside a cell. This is very beneficial for several reasons. One reason is that it allows scientists to be able to manipulate certain organelles within the cell and possibly see the effect it has on cells that are reproduced from it. This is major in the science industry for drug development and possible cure for diseases.

How media has effected teen pregnancy

Teen pregnancy used to be looked down upon by society but it seems as time goes on this is not the case anymore. There are probably more than a dozen shows on television regarding teen pregancy. Just about every show glorifies having a baby at a young age. These shows don't express the negativity that comes with having a child so young. I think this is in part why there are much more teen pregnancies amongst the community. Children are surrounded by these shows and look up to these celebrities thinking that it is the norm.

Social Media and the Elections

Social media has been ignited with defacing slander regarding Donald Trumps, Presidential candidacy. Social media has become an extreme part of the 2016 elections from the beginning. I think it plays a huge role especially amongst the younger, technologically savvy. In a day in age when information is instantaneous on the internet or in the palm of your hand on a smartphone it is inevitable that the community will  be influenced by it. On average when i scroll through my news feed i see 10 videos regarding the election. It will be interesting to see how the elections play out and possibly see a research done on how social media effected the elections.

Electric Cars

Electric cars are really making a name for themselves more and more nowadays. These electric cars have both a positive and negative side to them. On the positive end they are very quick and quiet. They also drive very smooth which is better for the comfort for passengers who have a tough time during a bumpy car ride. Another positive is that you can charge it at home no petty need to go to the gas station to refuel before a trip making it much more convenient. On the other hand there are some negatives to electric cars such as the limited range for driving. It runs out easily and needs to be recharged and charging stations are not as accessible as gas stations are. In addition, electric cars cost a lot more and aren't favored by consumers. Will the electric car industry flourish our fail?

Why technology is ruining education

Technology is at our every turn and extremely present in education as well. Yes, the technological advancements have had some major benefits for education but there is also a downside to it. Student's are undeniably dependent on their electronics and i think in a way it has ruined how we learn. We no longer take notes in class because we have power points so we just stare at those hoping to soak it all up when in reality we need to write it down. It is proven that our brains store information after reading it and writing it down better than just reading it and moving on. I also think that having the ability to just have information at our fingertips makes it less meaningful and therefore we don't feel the need to spend time learning new information.

Drones in Agriculture

Drones have many uses from capturing a bird's eye view to delivering packages at your doorstep. It only seems natural that drones are used for a variety of tasks and in the agriculture community drones are a huge success for their business. One use for drones in farming is to spray the fields with pesticides from a chair. It is no longer required that a farmer drive their tractor for hours spraying acres upon acres of farmland. Instead a drone is controlled by one person and flown over entire fields of crops spraying them with pesticides. Aside from pest control drones are also used to monitor crops such as tracking their growth or patrolling for pests such as birds. Drones will be the next big movement for farmers nationwide.

Google's Modular Phone

In the last ten years smartphones have come a long way from being bulky and short to long and slimmer than ever. However, there is an even bigger advancement than better cameras or more app space. Google has developed a modular phone in which you put together several parts to make your personal superphone. This is a really good invention because when everyone gets a new phone there is always at least one thing that they don't like or wish was difference and Google's modular phone leaves room to rectify this problem. Yes this phone is still being developed and has it's glitches but in no time this phone will be taking the smartphone era by storm.

Virtual Reality in the Media

The media plays a large role in the society we live in whether it be how to act or what to wear. It only seems logical that VR is making big strides within media as well. In the media VR has several uses ranging from film and music to books and art. VR can be used to basically place yourself in a particular film. Some films that have been used in trial are The Matrix and The Thirteenth Floor. It gives you the feel that you are trapped in a machine or whatever the setting is. VR is also being used in music to allow composers to come up with different musical pieces using the instruments virtually. Artists are also using VR to create different works of art and experiment with different techniques or looks.

Virtual Reality in Fashion

Virtual Reality is going to be huge within society in several different aspects. One part of society where VR is going to be big is fashion. The fashion industry will soon be using VR in several ways. One way is a virtual fashion show. Not everyone is able to attend paris and new york for the week so a virtual fashion show would allow designers and other personal in the industry to experience it will not exactly being present at the fashion show. The industry can also use it to allow for virtual shopping. Online shopping will be put to shame when you are able to virtually walk around a store and shop for clothes and purchase them. Virtual Reality is sure to change the fashion world.

Virtual Reality and Studying Astronomy

Virtual Reality is taking the world by storm and it is no surprise when it will soon be implemented in education systems worldwide. One interesting way it can be used in education is studying astronomy. Students are able to virtually put themselves in the sky and learn about the locations of different galaxies and stars in or out of our solar system. Its hard to visualize such a vast part of life and putting yourself in it can be an extreme advantage to learning about it. With this new technology students can move around and study different planets or stars. In addition they can track different comets and the tracks each one is taking. This is a major advancement in education and I'm sure there is only more to come.

VR and meditation

The VR has many uses especially in the medical field. One way virtual reality is being used in the medical field is to deal with anxiety through meditation. A recent app called DEEP trains users in how to breath deeply allowing them to properly meditate. It requires that breathing be the only way to control when playing the game. This is beneficial to a wide variety of people because those who are unable to use the joystick for whatever reason can still participate because breathing is the only requirement, and everyone needs to breath.