New Trends in Computer Technology

Computer technology has been rapidly advancing over the past two decades, mostly due to the high demand for personal and institutional computers. While this trend is expected to continue for a few years, Personal Computers (PCs) will slowly lose their position as the main driving factor behind the computer technology. This article starts by introducing the new devices that are likely to join or even replace PCs, maintaining the popularity of computers in the near future. These emerging devices, which include Internet appliances and smart vehicles, will pressure the computer industry to continue their current trend and deliver faster, denser and cheaper computers.