I am not sure how to answer this questions. Please describe big? Well, since I am the one asking and answering the question, I will do my best to figure this out.
Supposedly, the next big trend in technology is wearable computer systems…things like watches, glasses, and even cameras that attach to your clothing. For instance, there is one of these out now that takes a picture every 30 seconds to record your life as it happens.
And there is Google Glass, a wearable computer in the form of glasses that takes pictures and surfs the web, among other things. But at $1,500 it may not be a big hit. I would not like to wear it.
And watches…lots and lots of high tech watches. Everyone seems to be building one these days…probably because of the persistent rumor that Apple was making one. Guess what? Apple has yet to release one. But, Amazon has just opened a wearable computing store. So expect more wearable's soon.
And speaking of Apple, their next big event is coming up in a month. There is a very good chance we will see new iPhones…this time with bigger screens. That might explain story #1…Apple’s big forthcoming push to upgrade users to their current line of smartphones. No word yet on watches.
On May 20th, Microsoft is holding another event, probably to announce a mini Surface tablet…a 7-8” tablet with a stylus. And we may get word on the next upgrade to Windows 8.1…maybe 8.2.
As for Google, every 5 minutes there is a new Android phone being released to the market. Actually I find that boring and have given up trying to keep track of all the new Android phones.
So there is your list of the next big things. As new toys come on the market, we will keep you informed…except, of course, for Android. You will have to keep up with them on your own. And now…on with the show! -JRC
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