2010 Technologies

The coming year brings and the first news of the 'gadget's and technologies that we will see in the coming months. 2010 is the year that Microsoft will market its new Windows 7.

The characteristics of this new release and its impact on the current Windows Vista and XP are still unknown, but it appears that Microsoft has proposed to amend the defects which have generated such distrust about Vista. Also in regard to operating systems, Google is another name that will give a lot of talk in 2010. After launching the first mobile operating system Android, the search engine company prepares to launch in Europe the G1, the first political phone use open source software supported by Google. The launch will coincide with similar devices and 2010 will witness how this foray into the mobile company is welcomed by consumers.

Touch screens are still the model. Nokia will build the first months of the year to launch its N97, an update to its flagship with which to beat the expected smart phones already in the market. Judging by its power and benefits, is likely to get it, but will have to deal with the sentimental attachment to generate the Apple terminal.

Another acronym that marked the coming year or DTT is Digital Terrestrial Television. Although the switch-off will occur in April 2010, many autonomous communities are already saying goodbye to traditional TV broadcasts pilot implementation projects. 2009 is also the year the adoption of the new law regulating DTT and give green light to the creation of new digital television channels, which may be from home or mobile phones that integrate technology.

It remains to be seen whether the DTT will get imposed on Internet videos and channels 'online'. In 2008, the percentage of leisure time at the computer for the first time surpassed the number of hours in front of the idiot box. One way or another, traditional television is doomed to adapt or die.

Mind Control other technologies such as OLED televisions (brighter and sharper than the current) or an electronic book waiting for their opportunity to grab the bandwagon of popularity. The first is spinning for years but has not yet achieved even begin to permeate the market. As for the electronic book, the high price of the devices continues to limit its use to some successful experiences, like the Amazon Kindle.

The use of electronic paper is considered the best option for us to see you in the subway. Next year we are also booking other inventions less likely, but possible, as the first devices to control video games with my mind (already tested and placed next to) or wireless transmission systems to deliver electricity from the last cable that binds us to the table. Either way, the economic crisis facing the planet does not condone and will force many companies to cut prices on their devices to maintain sales.

Energy efficiency is the main obsession of the sector for 2010, with devices easier to recycle and consume less energy.