Things like automation and artificial intelligence have helped bring us to where we are today. But – we don’t have to stay where we are now. Technology is always constantly evolving. Being in the luxury market means you have the ability to access this new technology right away! You don’t have to wait for cheaper, mass-produced concepts to hit the marketplace. So, let’s take a look at what new lux tech trends are making life easier for those that can afford it.

If you operate a business that uses some sort of technology, you’re probably always trying to make it more efficient and effective. Failing to keep up with latest lux tech trends -- whether automation, software updates, or some other aspect of your industry -- can lead to the destruction of your business. Unless you have a team of technology experts keeping you up to date on trends, there is good news. Obviously, thanks to the internet, you can keep up with the important advances through several different resources.

To best keep up with the latest lux tech trends, you'll first need to assess your technological use, needs, and desires. Take inventory of what technology you are currently using, and see if you can streamline any areas. If you use different technology for different aspects of your home life or business, is there a way to eliminate redundancies? For example, do you use different resources for payroll and accounting? There is likely an app or more advanced program that can help you with that. If not, you found a niche for a new invention!

Once you've established goals and objectives in line with your business or technology needs, there are many ways to meet them. We recommend beginning with these great resources to establish a baseline of knowledge:

Now that you know why and how to stay aware of lux tech trends, let’s dive in and take a look at what lux tech trends are currently in progress.

You’ve probably heard of virtual reality by now. It’s not just a fad – it has become a major platform with expanded capabilities. 2017-2018 proved to be a productive and transformative time for VR, and it’s moving beyond innovators to early adopters. VR’s widespread availability will create new opportunities, like all encompassing movie experience. VR is likely to be the next medium for home theaters.

Virtual Reality shopping is another trend catching on. In China last year, e-commerce giant Alibaba introduced VR shopping to customers. The online service allowed buyers to browse and buy from all over the world. The company stated that their service attracted 30,000 people in just a few days. After a week, over eight million users had taken part in this new trend.

VR will also continue to transform gaming and entertainment. If you haven’t utilized VR technology yet, a great introductory headset is the VR Headset by VSINEW. This VR Headset works with any 4-6-inch smartphone and offers access to your own personal 3D cinema with Bluetooth remote control.

It probably comes as no surprise that smart home technology is here to stay. Zion Market Research predicts smart home technology will reach $53.45 billion by 2022. That includes voice control through devices like Amazon Alexa, smart locks, kitchens, and thermostats. If they aren’t already, we’re sure that all areas of the home will soon by synched together.

One expert from web hosting servicing company, SiteGround, predicts that homeowners sharing data with business will likely be a big thing in the coming years. Imagine your refrigerator is so smart, that it knows how to order the food you need or set the proper temperature for what food is coming soon.

Also, expect to see smart kitchen gadgets available, like crock pots and rice cookers connected to Alexa. You’ll also likely see increased efficiency in the control of your home heating and cooling systems. Imagine having your thermostat automatically adjust to your preferences based on your body temperature.

We’ve seen a few examples of Alexa-connected home devices already hit the market, like this water kettle. You can use their app to boil the kettle from anywhere. Or, the kettle can wake up with you and begin to boil. This is just one example of a smart integrated gadget making life in the kitchen easier. To see more gadgets that promise to make your home life easier, click here.

Health trackers like FitBits and Apple Watches are great, but have you heard of a smart health mirror? Start reflecting your best life with the Mango Mirror Smart Mirror. We expect that technology as it relates to health care will only continue to evolve, and this is just one example.

Mango Mirror is a smart mirror that displays your health, fitness, nutrition, sleep, schedule, reminders, news, weather, daily quotes and more. Think of it as a personal dashboard that provides you with the information you need at the right time and place.  The mirror is where you are focusing on your self-care, and is the perfect place to focus on yourself and the day ahead. The display appears when you approach the Mango Mirror and disappears after you walk away, making it energy-efficient.

A reviewer had this to say about the device: “Mango Mirror provides me all the information I need every morning to start my day in the right direction while subtly reminding me to take care of myself by attention to my exercise, nutrition and sleep. It truly is a health device focused on your mind, body and soul.” 

By now, Roombas have become an everyday household item. However, the ultimate home cleaning lux tech trend is improving air quality. Air purifiers are quickly growing in popularity. Their ability to help with odor, germ, smoke, contaminant and overall air quality control is becoming more and more sought after. Many devices have smart self-adjusting sensors and custom panels that allow you to match the device with your home décor, and make them even more perfect for your luxury home. You can find devices that cover your whole home or just one area.

A great example of a device that covers a room is the QuietPure Home+ Smart Air Purifier by Aerus. According to their website, it offers ultra-quiet operation—it is so quiet that it won't disrupt your living space during the day or at night. The Home+ features HEPA filtration with a patented, turbo-charged airflow system to clean a large amount of air in spaces up to 1158 sq. ft. in size. It removes up to 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns in size, including tobacco smoke, wildfire smoke, viruses, bacteria, dander and dust.

When you think of luxurious places in the world, Dubai probably comes to mind. It’s no surprise that they are pioneering the way with this next lux tech trend: air taxis. Ride sharing companies like Lyft and Uber have disrupted transportation in many large cities, adding to congestion on the roads. Dubai is seeking to solve this issue by working with a company called Ehand to develop a drone tax service to deliver people along various fixed routes within the city. This certainly seems like a good idea, but we are curious to see if hailing a flying taxi will be as simple as pulling out your smartphone and pressing a button. Check out this video to see what we’re talking about!

Thanks to Apple, facial recognition has already been made available. On the iPhone 10, users unlock their phone with just with their face, eliminating the need to enter a passcode. We expect that privacy issues will always surround this issue, however – keep an eye out for how this trend will continue evolving how we live and work.

If you’re a business owner, a face biometric system improves your security measures. Your company’s properties would be protected, as you are able to track both the employees and any visitors that come to the area. If someone doesn’t have access or permission to be there, the recognition system has the capability to alert you immediately. No matter it's application, this lux tech trend certainly has its uses.

These lux tech trends all depend, of course, on consumer’s ability to adapt and embrace new developments. In this day in age with never-ending innovation, we can be confident that, thanks to technology, the future will look different than it does today.

What do you think of the lux tech trends listed above? Which ones have you tried? Let us know in the comments below.

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