Trends in Technology to Watch Out For In 2019

It is almost impossible to predict technological evolution. What may have been the rage a month ago may seem almost obsolete at the moment. With technological evolution comes progress.

Anyone who has a job in the IT industry needs to stay on top of things through continuous training. So, what are some of the trends in technology to watch out for in 2019?

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Real stories show how the Apple Watch transcends fitness tracking and can save lives

Much has been made about the quantified life and how technology, sensors, and trackers can help people in their fitness and health goals by gathering real-time information. The Apple Watch has been more than this and aims to proactively keep users and their health providers and doctors aprised of any alarming changes in heart rate as well as has the ability to call emergency services or 911. The above video shows how Apple Watch has transcended its role as a tracker and timepiece and put life saving technology on people's wrists. 

Mastercard Canada testing latest technology to simplify consumer purchases through Chatbot conversations

By Sonya Davidson

You may have heard about Mastercard's Identity Check payment system that is being used to prove consumer identity online beyond passwords and fingerprints. It uses smart devices and biometrics through facial recognition to enable payments in authenticating purchases. Recently at DX3 in Toronto, the company showed trade show attendees a hands-on look at the latest technology for retailers. We had a tour with Jason Davies, VP of Digital Payments at Mastercard, who walked us through the new technology in efforts to simplify and engage consumers. 

Along side seeing how Mastercard's Identity Check worked, we were also introduced to Chatbots experience that is now being tested with banks and retaiilers to help personalize customer service and purchases. The Artificial Intelligence bots will allow consumers to message, manage finances and make transactions through a messaging platform.

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iOS Twitter app to integrate Persicope video into feeds

Twitter announed today that Persiscope broadcasts will be brought directly into tweets. Periscope, which was launched by Twitter last year has already reached 100 million broadcasts and now the company hopes to intertwine users of both services by making live and replay feeds available into Tweets.

Starting with the iOS Twitter app, Periscope broadcasts in Twitter timelines offer a new way to experience the world, giving Periscope broadcasters a window to a massive new audience.

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