The world is changing and technology is evolving. It’s never been so important to keep up with the latest and greatest in technology, as it is now. Our list of new tech terms is like a secret map that helps you find your way through the jungle of tech lingo. It’s packed with easy explanations for all those tricky tech words and phrases.
New Tech Terms & Buzzwords
Transparent Display Laptop
Laptops with transparent displays belong to the realm of science fiction. These devices feature screens that allow you to see right through them.
ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop
Smart Ring
A smart ring is going to be an awesome tool for keeping tabs on your health and well-being. It’s designed to track everything from your daily activities and what you eat, to how well you’re sleeping and even how stressed you are.
Samsung Galaxy Ring
PC Gaming Handheld
A PC gaming handheld is a portable device that lets you play PC games on the go. They are essentially miniaturized PCs (powered by Windows or Linux) with built-in controllers, allowing you to play a vast library of PC games.
Mixed-reality Glasses
Mixed-reality (MR) glasses, also sometimes referred to as augmented reality (AR) glasses, are head-mounted devices that blend the real and virtual worlds.
Fanless Mini PC
Mini PCs have undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from basic machines to powerhouses cramming impressive processing capabilities, ample memory, and versatile storage options into a compact form factor the size of your palm. This miniaturization revolutionized computing, offering powerful resources in a space-saving, portable package.
Portable eGPU
Portable eGPUs are on the cutting edge, packing increasingly powerful graphics cards into ever-shrinking enclosures for on-the-go graphical muscle.
Folding Phone
Due to the surging interest in foldable phones, tech giants beyond Samsung are now actively testing prototypes, indicating a potential foldable future. In essence, folding phones are mobile devices with screens that bend in half, transforming from a regular phone size to a near-tablet form factor.
Samsung Galaxy Fold5
Android Handheld
An Android handheld is a portable gaming device that runs the Android operating system, just like a smartphone. This makes them ideal for Android gaming on the go, with physical controls for a more console-like experience. Plus, many Android handhelds are powerful enough to run emulators, letting you play classic games from older consoles wherever you are.
- Quantum Computing
This refers to the use of quantum-mechanical phenomena such as superposition and entanglement to perform computation. In 2023 and beyond, expect to hear about quantum computing frequently as a focal point in tech discussions. This technology leverages quantum mechanics principles to tackle tasks that surpass traditional computer capabilities. Its unique ability to move beyond 0s and 1s and operate on multiple levels at the same time enhances its flexibility. - Internet of Things (IoT)
IoT refers to the network of physical devices, vehicles, and other items embedded with sensors, software, and network connectivity, which enables these objects to connect and exchange data. - 5G Technology
5G is the fifth generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks, which provides faster speeds, lower latency, and the ability to connect a lot more devices at once compared to previous generations. - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. This can involve learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. - Machine Learning (ML)
This is a subset of AI, where computer algorithms improve automatically through experience and the use of data. It is widely used in data analysis, automation, and predictive modeling.
- Blockchain
A growing list of records, called blocks, which are linked using cryptography. This is a system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system. It forms the backbone of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin but has potential use cases in a wide range of fields. - Augmented Reality (AR)
AR involves adding digital elements to a live view often by using the camera on a smartphone. It has applications in gaming, shopping, remote work, and many other areas. - Virtual Reality (VR)
A simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world. - Deep Learning
Deep Learning is a subset of machine learning that’s based on artificial neural networks with representation learning. It can model complex nonlinear relationships and is commonly used for image and speech recognition. - Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
RPA refers to the use of software bots to automate highly repetitive routine tasks. This technology enables businesses to automate mundane tasks as if a real person was doing them in applications or systems. - Software as a Service (SaaS)
A software licensing and delivery model in which software is licensed on a subscription basis and is centrally hosted. - Edge Computing
This is a distributed computing paradigm that brings computation and data storage closer to the location where it’s needed, to improve response times and save bandwidth. It can be used in everything from IoT devices to content distribution networks.
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