Augmented Reality (AR) has the potential to change several professions. The technology, which overlays "reality" with computer-generated images, is expected to serve as an aid to several jobs of the future. One group of practitioners already beginning to see this is surgeons. In this article, we discuss how AR is changing surgical procedures.

In this article, we go through the future of work, through 4 prisms: industry and manufacturing; automation, AI, and robotics; business and value chains; and work and income.

Retail has become a digital experience, far more optimized, quick, and personalized. That's not to say that physical retail is disappearing - far from that. In this article, we look at the future of retail through technology, business and value chains, the service industry, values and social responsibility, and the global economy.

The big cities of the 2020s are a fascinating market for innovations across all walks of life. Let's look at 22 trends that will likely make impacts on the future of cities. In this study, we use a comprehensive foresight tool to set up a process of anticipating changes.

We like to say that artificial intelligence, for all its advantages, cannot do all that we can. And that's true. But if debating with other human was one of those things, IBM's Project Debater shows that it keeps sneaking into human territory.

Physical retail shops still have the edge over their online competitors with regard to the overall experience. But with virtual reality technology finally taking off, a big part of this experience will be transferrable.

The days of shoplifting may have started to see their end. Not that they should be recalled fondly, of course. But a new AI security camera, made by Japanese telecom NTT East and Japanese startup Earth Eyes Corp. shows what's in store for security systems in shops.

Who Will Dominate Outer Space? According to the administration, the new "Space Force" will be separate from the Air Force but equal. The proposal would have to go through US Congress, which won't be an easy task. It is, therefore, unlikely to come about anytime soon.

Many years ago, in movies, we used to see someone have their eye scanned to enter a vault or put their fingerprint on a pad to open a futuristic door. But these once futuristic biometric technologies have now started to work their way into our every-day lives. Are microchips next?

Plastic. It has become so common place, most of us cannot imagine day to day life without it. Since its invention in 1907, it has become one of the most essential materials for mankind. However, it has not come without its downsides. The main and most pressing for humanity being the immense amount of waste.

The last time you went to the doctor, how long were you stuck sitting in the waiting room? Unfortunately, for many the answer is usually, “Too long!” You can only read so many 5-year-old magazines before losing patience… However,, thanks to telehealth, this tradition of long wait times might soon come to an end.

It has even become the norm for consumers to expect, and even demand, some degree of customization if they are to consider purchasing. This has given rise to the age of the prosumer.