What technology/device will replace the smartphone?

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obedchuni
obedchuni
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• 1y ago
↵MariyanSlavov said:

Aren't you tired of the rectangular slab of silicon and metal in your pocket? For the past decade, nothing has changed in the way we use our phones. Yes, they are faster, brighter, take better pictures, and you can game on them.

But realistically, we use the same interface—our fingers and the display—to input and output information, and it's getting old. The sudden AI explosion raises some serious questions about the future of the smartphone as a device.

Strange and peculiar gadgets start to arise, such as the AI-powered Rabbit R1, which is kind of an AI assistant that uses your phone for you. Is this the future? Are we moving toward AI terminals connected to the cloud, or are there other options? Is there a technology that can ultimately replace the smartphone as we know it? Smart glasses that you control with your eyes? Contact lenses? Star Trek communicators? What do you think?

Yes i agree with you but this rectangular slab will always be a part of our life, star trek too has an apple like tablet, I am an avid reader of science friction stories and i know its all written by the great minds that tells us in the near future we can communicate telepathically and if that happens just as the books and authors convinces us to believe then we may potentiality see a new break through in the fileds of communications.

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gracemartin
gracemartin
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• 1w agoedited

The future of technology and devices is indeed a fascinating topic, and while it's challenging to predict with certainty, there are several emerging trends and concepts that might shape what comes next after smartphones.

1. Wearable Technology:

  • Smart Glasses: Devices like smart glasses have the potential to replace smartphones by offering a hands-free augmented reality (AR) experience. Controlled by gestures or voice commands, they could provide information directly within your field of vision.
  • Smart Contact Lenses: Advanced contact lenses with display capabilities and augmented reality features could offer a more seamless and integrated way to access informatio.

2. AI Integration:

  • AI Terminals: As AI technology advances, we might see AI terminals that act as powerful assistants, handling tasks and interactions on our behalf. Devices like the Rabbit R1 mentioned could evolve into more sophisticated AI companions.

3. Flexible and Foldable Displays:

  • Devices with flexible or foldable displays could provide a more versatile form factor, allowing users to unfold or expand their screens when needed, providing a larger interface for various tasks.

4. Holographic Displays:

  • Advancements in holographic display technology might lead to devices that project interactive holograms, eliminating the need for physical screens.

5. Neural Interfaces:

  • Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) could enable direct communication between the brain and devices, allowing users to interact with technology using their thoughts.

6. Voice and Gesture Control:

  • Improved voice recognition and gesture control technologies could reduce the reliance on physical touchscreens, providing a more intuitive and natural way to interact with devices.
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Abd56ullah
Abd56ullah
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• 8mo ago

I think its smartness.

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makahomes
makahomes
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• 5mo ago

Absolutely, the familiar rectangular smartphone design does feel somewhat stagnant, especially when we consider how quickly other technologies are evolving.

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