Technology-driven toys provide insights into future alterations to our daily lives due to advancements in technology.
In the realm of technology, change is the only constant. This article takes a journey through the evolution of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and programming languages, focusing on significant milestones and turnarounds.
The story begins with Scratch, a programming language initially developed for LEGO's Mindstorms toys. Its user-friendly interface made it an ideal introduction to coding for children worldwide, transforming it into the de facto first programming language for young learners.
The smartphone's ubiquity in the early 21st century provided potential for VRchat to go mainstream. Meanwhile, VR had been "dead" for a few years at the turn of the millennium, but tiny and powerful simulators, disguised as video game consoles, had become familiar objects in many households. A resurgence in interest led Oculus, HTC, and several other major companies to create their own VR hardware.
The origins of AR can be traced back to Ivan Sutherland's work on head-mounted displays, but it was previously overshadowed by the failure of Google Glass. However, AR is now considered the "next big thing" for tech giants like Meta, Apple, and Google. Despite initial setbacks, AR is poised to revolutionize industries such as gaming, education, and retail.
The network's influence on our lives is undeniable. The early online version of Encyclopedia Britannica was overwhelmed by internet demand, demonstrating the network's potential to become the computer. Britannica's decision to erect a paywall led to the emergence of Wikipedia, which filled the factual space better and rendered Britannica obsolete.
Progress in nanotechnology, which was expected to lead to common use of nanoscale manufacturing within a generation, has been slower than anticipated due to challenges in understanding the physics of the nanoscale. Intel's advancements in nanoscale manufacturing techniques for chips stopped around a decade ago, while TSMC is investing heavily in next-generation chip manufacturing processes, but we are still behind the doubling-every-16-months pace we enjoyed for half a century after the formulation of Moore's Law in 1965.
The future often defies expectations, but people's behavior remains predictable. I accurately predicted that young adults would engage in continuous conversations with AI systems, such as ChatGPT. Simulation remains crucial in entertainment, design, and manufacturing, despite VR possibly experiencing a decline, with Meta (Facebook) barely mentioning it.
Lastly, the semiconductor design and manufacturing industry is now a multi-trillion-dollar industry at the core of the global economy. The predictions for the future of technology are endless, but one thing is for certain - the journey will continue to be exciting and transformative.
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