Technology and medicine go hand in hand, thanks to steady advances in pharmaceuticals, as well as the medical field. The progression of new technology is an exciting time for those who are on the cutting edge of this growing industry. From modern doctor's offices to home technology and more, here are the top 10 new medical technologies we can expect in 2022.
Read more ...As the world has locked down to combat the dreaded pandemic, it has done so in conjunction with a massive drop in consumer spending. In fact, over the past few months take up of common household goods have dropped by 22%. This is a particularly concerning finding as it suggests potential market penetration for brands aiming for high levels of growth. This year's global consumer sentiment index has been a rollercoaster: we saw one of the lowest levels ever recorded, while the second quarter of 2020 was actually the most optimistic period in history – and we’re expecting another downward shift in 2021. With that said, things are starting to look up for the rest of 2020 – here are all 5 consumer trends you need to know, to help you plan your marketing strategy for the rest of 2020 and beyond.
Read more ...If you’re dreading the future, worry not — robots will take some jobs away from humans and there is actually a chance that AI will create new jobs. There are two sides to this coin: robots and AI will take some jobs away from humans — but they will also create new ones.Since 2000, robots and automation systems have slowly phased out many manufacturing jobs –1.7 million of them. On the flip side, it’s predicted that AI will create 97 million new jobs by 2025 Sean Chou believes that we all need to learn how to adapt comfortably with our new robotic overlords, but there are some who think otherwise. In an interview with the New York Times, he voiced his opinion that robots are stupid and can only be fed the same data over and over again, having no intelligence of their own. In blunt words, he says: "They’re dumb as s***." Robotic automation will eliminate many jobs in the near future, but it won’t be a job destroyer. In fact, it’s likely to lead to more self-employment and alternative work arrangements, which is one reason why the IBR study found that there’s no evidence that low-level workers — such as teachers, nurses and other professionals — will be affected at all by AI technology.
Read more ...The use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) within marketing has swept the world.
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