2012 Trends in Technology

Although it seems that the advance of technology must soon begin to slow, the reality is that it continues to grow at a staggering pace. From tablets to in-car streaming technology, 2012 promises to be a very productive year for the technology field, making now a better time than ever before to pursue an online information technology degree.

According to an article in Daily Finance, the three biggest trends to look for in technology this year will be the evolution of tablets, the recovery of Microsoft, and the advent of seamless in-car audio streaming.

Will Laptops Fall to the Wayside?
As tablets catch on in popularity and options improve for making them more practical, laptops may soon become a thing of the past. While many people will be hesitant to adopt a completely new technology, the same thing once happened with smartphones, and eventually everyday users will catch on to how convenient and useful a tablet can be.

Microsoft...We'll be Back
Microsoft has been flagging for years, but with some major investments this year into Yahoo and Nokia, Microsoft is leveraging itself to become a major contender in both online searches and tablet production. It could be the next major competitor to Android and Apple for smartphones and tablets.

In-Car Streaming – Music That Stays with You
In-car streaming is a great advance for those who love to keep their music close at hand. Dealing with auxiliary jacks to get MP3 music in the car is soon to be outdated technology, now that major car manufacturers are teaming up with companies like Pandora and iHeartRadio to offer seamless music streaming.

With these major technological events on the horizon for 2012, anyone with an interest in technology would be wise to get started on an online information technology degree, because the breakneck pace of technology will only continue, at least in the foreseeable future.

Whether your interest is in developing car audio solutions to keep users connected wherever they are, or into engineering a tablet that offers the best of laptops with the convenience of a smartphone, there has never been a better time to pursue a degree and get started on your career.