Green Energy
What is green energy? Green energy is otherwise known as clean energy or energy produced by renewable energy sources. One example of this is solar energy produced by the sun. Using green energy in transportation is one of the fastest growing trends. Here is an interesting link to a university in Australia that has developed the Trev (two-seater renewable energy vehicle). Apple is also now researching powering handheld devices with solar panels.
Mobile Data Networks
The appeal to Wi-Max and 3G products are growing exponentially. Wi-max is longer range wi-fi. What this means is that you will soon be able to use the internet anywhere and everywhere by just switching on the wi-fi on your laptop, mobile, i-pod or PDA. There is a forum dedicated to the development of Wi-Max technology. 3G is a data service provided by mobile phone companies for high-speed data access using your mobile phone.
Artificial Intelligence
This is the creation of intelligent machines or intelligent computer programs. This is the stuff of science fiction movies. Robots will be doing everything for you. This is a really exciting field of research and development and great things lie ahead. John McCarthy has written a great article that explains Artificial Intelligence.
Interactive Gaming
Nintendo has created a new trend with the Wii. This gaming system will get you of the couch moving. Sony has struggled to keep up with the Playstation 3 while Microsoft's XBOX 360 is also no competition to the Wii.
Media over the Internet
Buying music over the internet has increased in popularity with Apples iTunes leading the way. Apple has recently added features that enables users to rent or buy movies or television shows using their iTunes program. By just the click of a button you can watch any available movie immediatedly. Getting in your car and driving to the DVD shop is something of the past.
