As technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, we often think about how it will continue to evolve with each passing year. While predicting the future is filled with uncertainty, there are hints about what we can expect as 2023 unfolds. With that in mind, we've compiled this list of the top tech trends shaping up to take off over the next few months.
NFTs and Artificial Intelligence
The world of professional poker has always flirted with the cutting edge of new technology, and especially during the early 2000s 'poker boom' which saw online play become a global phenomenon almost overnight. Now, the poker industry is pushing boundaries once again by experimenting with the weird and wonderful world of NFTs. From world famous poker player Tony G selling his most iconic phrases as NFTs, to poker companies experimenting with ways to incorporate them as in-game avatars, the sky is the limit when it comes to these digital assets.
Although, in 2021, NFT artwork experienced a boom, with some believing it would transform the art world, it is quickly becoming apparant that original artwork is not the only use for this new form of digital asset. NFTs continue to evolve, with the latest trends incorporating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or even hosting NFT poker games on the blockchain. The biggest selling point for an NFT's value is its scarcity, so limited edition NFTs of special moments in poker history or chances to play against famous pros harness the true power of the new format.
Smart Devices Get Smarter
Whether you use Amazon's Alexa to check the weather or check in with Siri while on the road, there's no denying how much mobile technology has evolved over the past few years. AI has played a central role in allowing these devices to make our lives smoother and more intelligent, and data scientists haven't stopped working to make them even better than what they are today.
Smart devices are designed to simplify our work and everyday lives. AI-powered robots can clean homes, and wearable devices tell us how fast our heart beats every minute. We can expect smart devices to continue to prove their worth as engineers and scientists work to perfect the technology they use.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT is the latest AI-powered tool to make waves worldwide. The natural language processing tool lets users have realistic conversations with a chatbot, something that wasn't possible until now.
Based on what we've seen so far, ChatGPT can seemingly do everything, including helping to compose emails, writing essays, coding, and answering questions. Since it's still in the research stage, its developers have made it available to the public for free as they seek to refine their algorithms through feedback and collection.
What's shocking to most people who've experimented with the tool is its accuracy and powerful AI. It's also breaking records, becoming the fastest-growing app of all time. If you're ready to get a glimpse of the future, you can log onto the website and ask it as many questions as you'd like.
A Hyperconnected World
The internet of things (IoT) has promised to connect the world in a way never before imagined, and we can expect it to take bigger steps in that direction this year. From connecting the metaverse to improving how smart machines operate, IoT sensors and connected devices will become increasingly important to our personal and working lives.
One of the biggest problems with IoT up to this point has been the inability of different operating systems and platforms to communicate with each other. That's set to change in 2023 as global standards and protocols are developed to facilitate communication.
Early estimates suggest that 50 million IoT devices will be used worldwide in 2023, creating a vast network of interconnected points for business, security, and everyday life.
The Metaverse
We've heard a lot about the metaverse over the past couple of years, but most people haven't taken the leap into this new world. However, the buzz is growing around the possibility of spending a significant amount of time in a virtual online world, and more retail and entertainment companies are expected to move into this space in the next few months.
If businesses can successfully engage the public, that may be all that's needed to take the metaverse mainstream. We can expect people to increasingly play games and socialize in this alternate digital reality while attending concerts, fashion weeks, and other activities hosted by companies big and small.
