The rate of change in our lives is increasing all the time, as new technology is introduced in different ways. By looking at some of the industries that have reacted smartly to the opportunities, we can see how they’ve taken advantage of technology to change and grow.
Live Casino Games Add an Extra Edge
The traditional way of playing casino games has undergone a huge change since these games went online. While this initially meant that games were simply more convenient to find and play, the use of live streaming with augmented reality (AR) has helped to push casinos in a completely new direction as they’ve introduced live dealer games.
The list of titles in a real money live casino ranges from classic versions of roulette to new variants like Xxxtreme Lightning Roulette and Red Door Roulette with extra features. They’ve also added live game shows including Crazy Time, Boom City, and Gonzo’s Treasure Map. All of these games are beamed live from a themed studio and feature a human presenter, while some use AR to blend the live and computer-generated action into one.
Color-Changing Clothing and Other Fashion Innovations
Fashion is an industry that perhaps doesn’t spring to mind when we consider the impact of the latest technology. Yet, we’ve already seen virtual changing rooms where we can try on new clothes at home and wearables that let your clothes connect to the internet. More opportunities undoubtedly exist to change the way we think about what we wear.
One of the most recent innovations to make waves in the fashion world is the dress that changes color with the press of a button. Worn by researcher Christine Dierk at Adobe Max 2023, this digital dress is currently at the prototype stage and there’s no word yet of when we can expect to see clothing like this on sale, or how much it could cost.
Virtual Banks Are Challenging the Traditional Branch Model
Internet banking was introduced at the start of this century, largely replacing telephone banking at first by offering an alternative to visiting the brand’s bench networks. However, over time internet-only banks like Revolut and Quontic have allowed us to open an account that isn’t linked to any branch model. Their way of working allows them to introduce the latest business automation tools to keep their overheads as low as possible.
With many countries around the world gradually introducing virtual banks, the Hong Kong Association of Banks recently carried out a study to gauge the public perception of this way of handling money. They reported that the majority of users perceive virtual banks as being no different from those with land-based branches, with the convenience of banking in this way expected to see the fintech industry continue to develop and innovate.
These examples let us see how technology can take established industries in completely new and unexpected directions. There’s no way of knowing exactly what happens next, so it’s a good idea to keep an idea on the latest news stories to see where cutting-edge technology is likely to take us in the future.
