I'm sure more and more objects and services in the near future would harnass the power of the internet. What does this power refer to? The power of information, the power of connectivity and interactivity. Plenty of gadgets and everyday life could benefit from this said power.
Take for example social networking. It has totally changed the way we interact, stay in touch, and make new friends. The internet has brought about a new level of connectivity and convenience which was more like a dream a few decades ago.
Google TV that is coming up next is another fine example. "Google and Intel have teamed with Sony to develop a platform called Google TV to bring the Web into the living room through a new generation of televisions and set-top boxes. (...) The partners envision technology that will make it as easy for TV users to navigate Web applications, like the Twitter social network and the Picasa photo site, as it is to change the channel. Google intends to open the Google TV platform, which is based on its Android operating system for cellphones, to software developers in the hopes of spurring the same creativity that the consumers have seen in phone apps." Would that revolutionise the way we watch TV too? With streaming on the big screen, we no longer have to depend on broadcasting stations or cable TV for our viewing needs.
Lastly, net speeds and technology are also on the rise. The fourth generation of wireless mobiles standards will soon be available in the markets of Singapore, called 4g. This innovative tool will perhaps enable people to play online games on their mobile phones with no lag, and even stream high-definition movies on their mobile phone. The 4G is said to offer faster surfing speeds with 100Mbps, about five times faster than what the current 3G offers. With this new technology, information will be even more readily and conveniently accessible. This could revolutionise the economy in terms or productivity, or even education in the way teaching is carried out.
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