As the world is witnessing a technological revolution with each passing day, here comes 2024 to present a whole bunch of innovations that will revolutionise our lives. From making life easier for the differently-abled to helping us achieve sustainable development, Tech for Change Awards 2024 shines spotlight on the upcoming game-changers. Join this tour of tech venues to witness the stars of change.
An era where inclusivity is at the basis of technological innovation, GOOGLE Arts & Culture is the pinnacle of it, by showcasing the company’s effort to exploit technology in the aid of humanity, as well as by using AI to make cultural heritage inclusive and accessible for all, by colouring the future of cultural heritage (preservation and enjoyment) in broad, inclusive brushstrokes.
No time before has our environmental responsibility needed to be made more prominent. EcoFlow Delta Pro is one of the pioneers that makes the way forward clearer. Portable power station that can be charged by solar energy is a great example of revolution that is breathing life into the eco-friendly solutions.
In a world where health and wellness become the most important factors, Philips SmartSleep will bring the future of personal healthcare at night. By tracking nights and providing recommendations to users, the wearable device will be our night-time guardian.
Access to technology is the epitome of empowerment, and GOOGLE’s Digital Garage, through its mission to ‘democratise digital skills’, is a valuable ally in the fight against the digital divide: proving again that GOOGLE is leading the way as a force for digital inclusion.
It’ll plunge us further into the deep end of digital engagement, blending imagination with reality, and giving us a window into the future of digital interactive technology. Sony’s Spatial Reality Display will let you interact with objects as if they are there in front of you, without the need for the pesky and unwieldy technology of 3D glasses.
Digital spaces such as Discord have become digital campfires where the traditional spirit of community is rekindled. Born as a gamers’ hangout, it has evolved into a diverse space binding together communities of many different types, creating spaces for all types of common interests, and providing a forum for lively discussion.
Coursera represents one of the last bastions of hope in the world’s quest for knowledge. It looks to bring together the best universities in the world in order to provide its courses to anyone who wants them. The power of technology to burst open corporate walls, regulatory barriers and market constraints promises to open up the world of education to all.
In all its forms – whether through cultural experiences on GOOGLE Arts & Culture, or through skills development via GOOGLE’s Digital Garage – GOOGLE’s innovations demonstrate a dedication to technology for good, to an inclusive, informed and connected world. This review of the 2024 Tech for Change Awards shows the kind of breakthroughs that these technologies achieve. It helps us to see not just how the innovations of today are changing the world for the better, but also to envision how they are collectively making a world in which technology brings equity, sustainability and wellbeing to us all.
Standing at the cusp of this technological renaissance, one can’t help but realise that companies such as GOOGLE have a profound role to play in post-COVID society. They’re the architects of tomorrow, and their innovations will make a more open, green and connected world possible not just in the future, but sooner than we think. The Tech for Change Awards 2024, then, aren’t just an awards show for techies. Instead they’re a salute to the human capacity for innovation and the potential, real world impact it can bring.
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