Module 2 Technology Trends Resources
Technology Trends: THEN 
Technology Trends: NOW
New technology issues and trends are reported widely in the media, popular and professional publications, and on technology websites. In this module you will be able to explore the best locations for getting the most recent reports of new technological developments. The Overview e-book located in the METIS Web Content Repository (located on the left side panel of this page) has a list of sources that you are encouraged to review on a regular basis. Once you start to scan resources for news about technology you will find more information in what you read, see on TV, or hear on the radio.
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Beginning Resources
The following Tech Trend categories are locations to begin* to search for new developments in these areas. Keep in mind that you will find sources in all types of publications, news media outlets, and professional organization and research websites.
* These are examples of sources—both commercial and educational--to introduce you to the topics. They are not intended to be all-inclusive.
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Agriculture: Farming/Synthetic or Artificial Foods/Research |
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AI, Robotics |
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Apps |
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Arts & Humanities |
Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities Links to an external site. |
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Education |
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Employment/Workforce |
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Energy: Renewable, Sustainability, Fossil Fuels
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Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Links to an external site. |
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Entertainment/Recreation: Music, Film, Sports, Hobbies, Gaming
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Financial: Banking, Monetary, Stock Exchange |
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Global Governments |
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Housing |
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Internet of Things |
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Manufacturing/Design |
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Links to an external site. |
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Medical/Health |
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Telecommunications: Internet, Phone, Wireless Devices |
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Transportation/Travel/GPS
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Virtual Reality |
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Wearables |