Published 08 February 2021

Author
Elspeth Taylor

Our annual round-up spotlights the most influential technology trends for the year ahead – spanning virtual mental health services and digital sustainability drives. As many advancing innovations go hand-in-hand with growing consumer concerns (from data security to deepfakes), we also assess how this emerging tech can be harnessed in responsible, customer-centric ways.

Tech for a Better You

Fortifying Digital Boundaries

Algorithms Incoming

Sustainability Wins

Technology turns into therapy this year, as newly launched apps address the mental health crisis and gadgets tackle touch deprivation. With a growing sense of Covid-caused monotony, sensory experiences are sure to be sought after in the coming year.

Technology turns into therapy this year, as newly launched apps address the mental health crisis and gadgets tackle touch deprivation. With a growing sense of Covid-caused monotony, sensory experiences are sure to be sought after in the coming year.

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Tech for a Better You

Technology turns into therapy this year, as newly launched apps address the mental health crisis and gadgets tackle touch deprivation. With a growing sense of Covid-caused monotony, sensory experiences are sure to be sought after in the coming year.

Fortifying Digital Boundaries

As life shifts online under social distancing, there’s more need than ever for brands to help consumers separate work and home life, and to keep their data secure. Promising developments range from platforms cutting down meeting time to emerging modes of secure encryption.

Algorithms Incoming

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms are gaining traction in the smart city space – providing urban insights and scaling up vehicle safety. However, AI is only as good as its data set, meaning the onus is on Big Tech to create a more equitable internet experience for everyone.

Sustainability Wins

A multifaceted approach is the only way to improve the eco-credentials of technology – a notoriously wasteful industry. Innovators are improving battery power to align with ethical and sustainable values, while the internet gets a carbon-conscious overhaul. Also, end-of-life solutions for gadgets are increasingly front-of-mind.

10 Tech Trends for 2021

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