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2023 saw technological innovations and computing breakthroughs that can still seem impossible to comprehend. Tech giants have created new devices that are blending the real and virtual worlds, while the government and private research labs are driving technology’s power, capacity, and capabilities to new heights. Here’s a look at five of the most exciting and impactful technological advancements from the past year. 

In the ever-expanding realm of technological advancement, Virtual Reality (VR) has transcended its initial association with gaming and emerged as a transformative force with the potential to revolutionize various sectors and impact diverse populations. Beyond being a mere futuristic concept, VR has swiftly evolved into a powerful tool, demonstrating the ability to bring about significant positive changes in different aspects of life.

Every business in every industry is concerned about cybersecurity threats, but not all of them can afford an in-house, full-time CISO. A Virtual CISO is what they need and it’s one of the top trending careers in cybersecurity.

3D printing is a transformational technology that offers incredible levels of customization and detail for a variety of applications. From art to education, engineering to entertainment, 3D printing is revolutionizing how materials are created and the speed at which it can be done.  Some of the most exciting uses for 3D printing are combing from the defense industry, where practical and innovative uses are helping to transform how the U.S. Military operates in both combat and non-combat settings. These new developments are creating safer front lines, providing better medical care, and reducing time and costs across nearly all operations. 

Storage devices such as hard drives and solid-state drives don’t last forever. They are fragile, challenging to maintain, and can become obsolete quickly, causing considerable harm and loss if a device becomes unusable. Further, as data creation will soon outpace the amount of available storage space, new digital storage options could offer a unique solution to these ongoing challenges. 

In a surprising move, Amazon announced earlier this month that it has secured three rocket launches from SpaceX for its ambitious Project Kuiper, designed to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink in the satellite broadband market. This unexpected collaboration comes after Amazon previously ordered launches from three of SpaceX's main competitors, including Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, sparking controversy and a shareholder lawsuit against Amazon earlier this year.

Humans have been flying for well over a century now, but air travel is ever changing. AI, sustainability and security are some of the top aviation industry trends from 2023, which will be equally important in 2024.

Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize various fields, and the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) holds particular promise. Quantum computers, with their ability to manipulate qubits (quantum bits) that can exist in multiple states simultaneously, offer the promise of solving problems that are currently intractable for classical computers. While we are still in the early stages of understanding and implementing quantum-powered AI, several potential benefits and innovations could arise from this synergy. It could lead to significant advancements in AI capabilities, driving innovations in a wide range of fields.

The future of autonomous air taxi services is here. Soon people won’t have to rely on traditional transportation to get from point A to point B. With NASA at the helm, flying taxis could be here before we know it.

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Audiocraft have taken the world by storm. Their proliferation has fundamentally shifted how information is searched, discovered, and created, while also elicited serious concerns about ownership, privacy, and accuracy.