I feel as if technology has stagnated, all that are left are grifts or just make everything terrible, like AI. I was thinking Zoom calls maybe? The tech has definitely improved since Skype.
I feel as if technology has stagnated, all that are left are grifts or just make everything terrible, like AI. I was thinking Zoom calls maybe? The tech has definitely improved since Skype.
For me professionally: managed cloud-hosted services have come along considerably (aws aurora in particular is really slick) and processor improvements have allowed me to scale down the fleet of servers I manage (less power and $ usage is great)
Like someone else mentioned, mRNA vaccines for sure.
Cellphone infrastructure, i live out in the sticks and didn’t reliably get service in my area until 2-3 years ago
active noise cancellation in headphones has gotten a lot better in the last 10 years for sure, adding ANC to earbuds has been a gamechanger for my autistic ass
Regrettably, some internet-connected devices have also been really useful from an accessibility standpoint for me too. Just getting push notifications when my laundry is done has been a huge help with ADHD-related laundry struggles
Oh and the proliferation of backup cameras in cars has been very nice (albeit not as nice as widespread reliable public transit would be)
Keep in mind this only happened in compensation for a decrease in rear visibility. The cameras were added because it would be impossible to back up otherwise. Though, I agree with the overall point that safety features have improved a lot: collision warning/braking, IR parking sensors, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise (if you can get it).