Future Technology

We are now standing at the precipice of the next transformative development: The Internet of Things. Soon, connected technology will be embedded in hundreds of everyday objects we already use: our cars, wallets, watches, umbrellas, even our trash cans. These objects will respond to our needs, come to know us, and learn to think on our behalf. David Rose calls these devices - which are just beginning to creep into the marketplace - Enchanted Objects.

The most powerful weapon in the world isn’t a missile. It’s an idea—written in code. When a viral AI bot designed to teach languages evolves into a force capable of toppling governments, two unlikely allies are caught in the crossfire. Léa Mercier is an underground activist on the run. Cole Parker is a burned-out coder with a secret past. Together, they helped spark a digital revolution. Now they’re racing to stop it. As Phoenix and Nova—two rogue AIs—wage war in the shadows, exposing secrets, collapsing economies, and rewriting the rules of power, Léa and Cole uncover a ...

Leadership is evolving. Have you future-proofed your career? AI isn’t coming—it's already here, reshaping leadership, decision-making, and success. The leaders who embrace AI-first strategies will thrive. The ones who don’t? They’ll be left behind. In The Leadership Playbook, Revisited, award-winning executive strategist Keryn Gold, PhD, MBA, delivers an actionable, high-impact, no-nonsense guide for executives and professionals ready to lead smarter, faster, and more effectively in the AI era. You’ll learn: How AI is transforming leadership—and what great AI-first leaders do differently.

This eBook offers a comprehensive exploration of blockchain technology, revealing its transformative potential and real-world applications. From its inception to its current state, the eBook dives into the fundamental concepts of blockchain, including decentralized ledgers, cryptographic techniques, and consensus mechanisms. Through explanations and practical examples, readers gain an understanding of how blockchain is reshaping industries such as finance, supply chain, healthcare, and beyond. The eBook guides readers through the key characteristics, benefits, and challenges of blockchain ...

Unlock the mysteries of the cosmos with "The Future of UFO Research," a captivating exploration into one of humanity’s most intriguing enigmas. This groundbreaking eBook guides you through the historical backdrop of UFO phenomena, from ancient encounters to pivotal incidents that have shaped modern research. Delve into contemporary scientific perspectives that challenge the boundaries of knowledge. Learn how skepticism and belief intertwine in the examination of the unknown and discover how government and private organizations contribute to this ever-evolving field. With advanced radar ...

Peter is about to turn seven years old. For his upcoming Birthday he is gifted a 3D printer by his father - one that is capable of printing anything! Enter Pablo the Printer. Pablo the Printer is powered by invention, fun and courage. While most 3D printers can only print in plastic, Pablo can literally print things to life! Pablo not only prints Peter the toys he wants, including a new best friend (a blue dog named Rocky will always be a man's best friend), but he also shares timeless wisdom with him.

What if the most powerful business asset you’ll own isn’t your team, your technology, or even your intellectual property—but your prompts? In “Prompt to the Future,” Daniel Kim reveals how AI frameworks are fundamentally reshaping innovation and business. Through vivid personal experiences—from late-night epiphanies with AI-generated music to building Meteor, an AI-powered book creation platform—Kim demonstrates why we’re experiencing nothing less than “the end of innocence” in our relationship with technology. This isn’t another cautionary tale about AI replacing ...

Flash crashes. Speed dating. Instant messaging. From the devices we carry to the lives we lead, everything is getting faster, faster. But where did this great acceleration come from? And where will it lead? In this vitally important new audiobook, Robert Colvile explains how the cult of disruption in Silicon Valley, the ceaseless advance of technology and our own fundamental appetite for novelty and convenience have combined to speed up every aspect of daily life.

Take a step into the future with "Innovate and Create," your comprehensive guide to integrating 3D printing into the educational sphere. This eBook meticulously takes you through the revolutionary journey of 3D printing in education, from its exciting origins and evolution to its envisaged future. Dive into the core concepts of 3D printing and familiarize yourself with the intricate processes, varied materials, and safety considerations necessary to operate this transformative technology. Our guide provides you not just with knowledge, but with understandings and insights, enriching your ...

Discover the essential role of livestock in shaping our future with "Livestock and Our Future." This comprehensive guide delves into the multifaceted connection between livestock and global food security, providing a thorough understanding of the nutritional, environmental, economic, and cultural dimensions of livestock farming. Begin your journey with an introduction to the vital role livestock plays in ensuring food security, tracing its historical significance, and exploring contemporary challenges. Uncover the indispensable nutrients provided by livestock and engage in a comparative ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) guru Steve Shwartz has grown frustrated with the fear-inducing hype around AI in popular culture and media. Yes, today’s AI systems are miracles of modern engineering, but no, humans do not have to fear robots seizing control or taking over all our jobs. In this exploration of the fascinating and ever-changing landscape of AI, Shwartz separates the facts from the tropes of apocalyptic science fiction.

Temple Grandin is the most famous person with autism in the world. Whether you know her from the HBO movie Temple Grandin, her decades of work in the meat and cattle industry, or her unmatched contribution to the autism world, surely you know a thing or two about Temple. Well, prepare to meet a whole new side of her! Temple's close friend and author, Anita Lesko, conducts personal and unique interviews.

An ex-captain. A cosmic conspiracy. Alien static shatters Nate’s peace on Mars. Mara decodes its secrets with him. Echo the enigmatic AI. Their mission: protect the Nexus, defend its power. Commander Zorin’s shadows darken their path. Broken worlds beckon with dangerous secrets. Will they unlock ancient wonders or unleash chaos? History holds its breath—heroes must rise.

In Digitally Curious, futurist, speaker, and technology trends expert Andrew Grill delivers an easy-to-follow and incisive discussion of current and future technologies, as well as how leading companies are deploying them. The author examines critical business concepts, like the future of work, from a technical and human-centric point of view and how Artificial Intelligence will impact us at work and in society. He includes a broad range of relevant technologies and platforms, offering examples that will be immediately relevant to any industry and business.

Artificial intelligence isn’t coming—it’s already here. And it’s evolving faster than anyone anticipated. The real question isn’t if AI will reshape our world, but how—and what that means for you. In Two Intelligences, One Future, author Raymond Bean dives headfirst into this transformation. What started as an experiment—using AI as a collaborator—became something much bigger: a deep exploration of where intelligence, creativity, and human potential are headed. It’s a real conversation between human and machine, tackling the most urgent questions of our time: Will AI make ...

The Security Intelligence Handbook is your definitive guide for proactive risk reduction. This edition has been updated to include a new foreword about the unprecedented state of cyber and physical security, a sharpened focus on six critical security functions, an expanded discussion of security intelligence’s applications for specific teams, and a new conclusion that explores the results you may achieve with security intelligence.

If you want to learn about the internet of things, then pay attention.... You were just woken up in the middle of the night by smart light bulbs in your house blasting at full power for no reason. Your bleary-eyed investigation shows they tried to download a firmware update and failed. At that moment, Alexa starts quietly whispering sweet nonsense to herself in the corner and Roomba starts slamming into the nearest wall. What do you do? Is your house haunted or have the machines finally started an uprising? Neither - it’s just another day in the IoT wonderland.

Unlock the Future of Work: The Must-Read HR Revolution for 2025 and Beyond The future of work is here, and it demands a seismic shift in how HR operates. Rigid job titles, outdated credentials, and manual processes are relics of the past. The skills-first revolution is rewriting the rules, and at its core is Agentic AI—a game-changing technology that autonomously adapts, learns, and drives results with unmatched precision. For HR professionals in 2025, embracing this transformation isn’t optional; it’s the key to staying ahead in a hyper-competitive, dynamic global landscape. In "...

In The Future of Science Is Female, author and award-winning journalist Zara Stone shares the fascinating, complicated stories of how a diverse group of powerful women got started - from the perspective of those still working it out as they go along. Take 22-year-old Dominique Barnes, a female hero of the oceans. She was worried about all the dolphins and whales killed during shrimp farming, so the marine biologist created a tasty, affordable plant-based shrimp alternative. And she's just one of the sheroes you will discover in The Future of Science Is Female.

In the face of unprecedented global change, New York Times best-selling author Alec Ross proposes a new social contract to restore the balance of power between government, citizens, and business.