The Next New Thing

Today the focus of the "next new thing" should be put towards augmented reality. Though it is largely in development as of right now, we have been introduced to it on a higher level through Google Glass but doesn't exist commercially. Interacting directly with virtual happenings around you without a secondary terminal such as a phone or computer. There are discussions about how the use of AR technology outside might make people distracted while walking or on the road but it is still the direction we as a society would like to reach. Augmented Reality could enhance everything from daily tasks to something like construction. We could have all the information we need in front of our eyes while performing the task at hand. It would also enhance connectivity between people if for example you're both trying to meet up or find each other you can use the location of the other person's smart device or own AR goggles which would give directions on how to get to them through a maps feature. There are many possibilities that Augmented Reality can be used for, as of now Virtual Reality is growing rapidly and being commercialized but the ultimate goal is to achieve a commercial application of Augmented Reality in society.