Below are ten predictions on the direction of technology next year from Juniper Research.
- Amazon and Facebook lead OTT bids for major sporting rights
- AI and Blockchain to power numerous fintech and insurance solutions
- Edge computing to fast track the internet of things
- Facial recognition applications surge
- Apple, Facebook, Google bring social payments to the masses
- The rise of robo-advisors and app-based investments
- Chinese cards and wallets achieve scale in western markets
- Smart toys educating the masses
- Machine learning coming to verify your identity
- Wireless charging market moves up a gear
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