Life in the future: Tech that will change the way we live

We're privileged to be living in a time where science and technology can assist us, make our lives easier and rethink the ways we go about our daily lives.

The technology we're already exposed and accustomed to has paved the way for us to innovate further, and this list of current and future technologies certainly have the potential to change our lives even more.

Here's our list of technologies that will "probably" change our lives forever over the coming decade and beyond (This is a shortened list- click the link at the bottom of the article to read the full detailed list!)

Space Tourism

We can fly to virtually any country in the world without any trouble, but what if we could all one day see the earth from space? Companies such as Virgin Galactic, SpaceX and even Amazon's Blue Origin, want to make it a reality one day, and give us a (very expensive) seat aboard a spaceship to take us into orbit. Passengers on Amazon's New Shepard space shuttle will be taken 100km above sea level, before parachuting back to

Robots in space and in the workplace

NASA is already sending robots of different shapes and sizes into space. As technology progresses, this makes sense. Robots don't need to worry about oxygen to breathe or food to eat and they can be packed full of sensors to send data back to Earth. 

The same applies in the workplace. Robots can take on the more difficult, dangerous and dull jobs to save mankind the trouble and risk. They can also theoretically operate more quickly, efficiently and with fewer mistakes too. 

Flying cars

When there's no space left on the roads, it's not unreasonable to think we might take to the skies. There are already plenty of interesting flying car designs that show this future is a realistic possibility. 

Perhaps if it's not flying cars, we might all have other forms of personal transport - jetpacks, for example, have been a popular pursuit of inventors and thrill-seekers for decades. 

Robot butlers

Chores, chores, chores. Boring and unfortunately necessary. But what if robots could help save you the misery? We already have the beginnings with robot vacuum cleaners and smart home appliances. Larger, more useful robots are springing up too.

We could easily be living in a future packed full of useful robots helping around the home as butlers, chefs or general dogsbodies. 

Fridges that order for you

How about a refrigerator that senses when you're running low on something and orders it for you? This tech already exists and is getting better and better every year.

Eventually, it'll be so common every home will have one and you'll never need to pop out to the supermarket again.  

Smart toothbrushes that send data to your dentist

We already have intelligent toothbrushes which keep an eye on your brushing technique to make sure you're doing a good thorough job each time you brush.

But what if your toothbrush could send that data to your dentist so they don't even need to ask if you're flossing daily? Or, perhaps less terrifyingly, using sensors to monitor your dental health by scanning for cavities or plaque build-up. 

Smart mirrors that check your health

A quick glance in the mirror each morning gives you a visual cue on how you're feeling and looking to the outside world.

Now imagine a future where smart mirrors could scan you and tell you about potential health problems, vitamin deficiencies or warnings signs of underlying issues. Pre-emptive information about these symptoms might help you prepare.

High-rise farms

As the population of Earth continues to grow, living space also shrinks, not only for human beings but for the animals and plants we rely on too. 

It's reasonable to see a future where tech will need to be developed to allow for farmland in unusual places. This concept of high-rise farms in the middle of a city isn't totally out of this world. 

This is just an excerpt of the fascinating technology we may see in our lifetimes!  Check out the article for the complete list:  Read the complete article here:  https://www.pocket-lint.com/gadgets/news/142027-tech-innovations-that-will-shortly-change-the-world

By, Max Langridge and Adrian Willings, Pocket-Link Contributors, 3 March 2021. 

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