Tech world in 2011 will be like?

2011 will continue to focus on new generation of smart mobile phones, tablets, operating systems, lawsuits and 3D technology.

Many issues of controversy from 2010 will continue in the next 12 months, including WikiLeaks, cyber security . along with mergers and acquisitions.

PC World magazine has forecast the hottest technology issues next year as follows:

1. Twitter

Users have sent more than 25 billion tweet messages in 2010, and this year, Twitter has more than 100 million new members. Recently, Twitter has been invested about $ 200 million by investors and is reaping a lot of profits. The service is currently worth $ 3.7 billion and a loyal user base. But does Twitter find a sustainable and long-term business strategy in 2011? That was the first hot issue of this year.

2. Resistance is useless, focusing is hard to avoid

In 2010, Facebook has reached the milestone of 500 million users and people spend more time on this social network than Google . The company has launched new products such as Facebook Places , Deals and Microsoft's online text editing software. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was named by Time magazine as the Person of the Year and who can forget about the Facebook movie . Get ready for an online life with Facebook and new messages in 2011.

3. Simulation game: Momentary or trend?

If you ask the gamers seriously, what do they think about the Kinect 's Xbox 360 or PS3 ? Chances are, there will be many adverse reactions, from laughing to indignation. But whether you like it or not, the sales of these devices in 2010 are very respectable. Will this trend continue in 2011 or will users be bored with new creations? That will be a hot issue this year.

4. The tablet will flourish

The tablet will account for part of PC sales in 2011. A series of manufacturers, including HP, Motorola, RIM and Lenovo , plan to launch iPad rivals in 2011. Google will also launch. released the first Android operating system version for tablets this year. In general, it can be seen that news about tablets will occupy a lot of technology news in 2011.

5. CEOs compete on 'hot seats'

CEOs (CEOs) of many technology firms will be under heavy pressure in 2011. First is Microsoft's Steve Ballmer, who has been cut down on annual bonuses in September, due to Microsoft's outright failure. compete on mobile. Ballmer's fate this year will be tied to the success of Windows Phone 7. Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz, Google's Eric Schmidt are also hard to escape the pressure this year.

6. Google TV: Dead or revived?

Traditional TV networks are not interested in Google TV and " online search giant " had to ask production partners to accept its software. It is also difficult when the price of Google TV is between 250 - 1,400 USD, while consumers can choose Roku or Apple TV for only 100 USD. It is expected that in 2011, Google will be under pressure to prove that Google TV is more than a regular Internet TV that we have seen since the 1990s.

7. Netflix will become more enchanted

Netflix has soon become the gold standard in the field of online movie rentals, thanks to the growing number of movie theaters of this service. With over 15 million members, Netflix is the world's largest online video and television viewing service system. Once you sign up to become a member of Netflix , users can video from anywhere in the world with a subscription cost of only about 9 USD / month.

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8. Will the network report charge?

The New York Times intends to charge readers of nytimes.com in 2011. The advent of the iPad is urging publishers to release premium newspaper and magazine versions, such as Project, The. Daily, GO or Popular Mechanics . Will these fee-for-service plans succeed or fail in the next 12 months?

9. What will 3D power be like?

The focus of the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is 3D TV and 2010 promises more than similar products. Expected glasses-free 3D technology products will be launched early this year, with Nintendo 3DS or HDTV from Toshiba . But is 3D technology going strong or will disappear by the end of 2011?

10. Smartphone: The cake is less and less

Apple and Android are the two " big winners " in the smart phone segment (smartphone) of 2010, while RIM and Nokia lost many market shares. Microsoft is trying to get into this market with the launch of Windows Phone 7, while Palm's WebOS is also returning under HP's direction. Will the smartphone world with 6 operating systems be in 2011?

11. Hardship of Chrome OS

Google has joined the hardware market with Google TV and Chrome OS , but the company still cannot achieve much success. Google needs to make sure that Chrome OS will succeed when it launches in 2011, following reports of Google TV 's delay.

12. Google and ITA

US Federal officials will decide the fate of Google 's plan to acquire ITA software. ITA is a company that gathers aircraft data. The ITA purchase agreement of " online search giant " is currently closely monitored by antitrust lawmakers. While, Expedia, Kayak, Travelocity, Hotwire and Microsoft have formed Fair Search alliance to oppose this purchasing plan.

13. Comcast acquires NBC

Comcast in 2011 is expected to acquire NBC Universal from General Electric in a $ 37 billion deal. There are still many issues surrounding NBC's future, such as how Comcast will address NBC's interest in Hulu and how much it will spend on maintaining the Olympics on NBC. Meanwhile, according to the New York Times, the President of the International Olympic Committee wants more than $ 2.2 billion for broadcasting rights for the 2014 and 2016 Olympics.

14. Neutral law of the Internet

The leading media regulators in the United States have finally passed new laws that apply to the Internet, a move that many believe will encounter many axes of public opinion, as well as causing wilds. bring and doubt the code of conduct on the Internet from now on. Internet neutrality law ( Net Neutrality ) is simply understood as a legalized rule with the sole purpose of protecting consumers' right to access Internet resources in an equal and maximum way.

15. Copyright war

The international agreement on protection of intellectual property rights (ACTA) has recently been approved. However, opponents argue that ACTA will raise concerns about users 'citizens' freedom and the future of Internet innovation. One of them is that Internet service providers (ISPs) may have to follow rules, remove infringing content on their networks. This war is expected to continue this year.

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16. Will the death knell of the netbook close?

Since the iPad was officially launched, predictions that tablets will not be able to compete with netbooks or vice versa, growing rapidly. According to the latest surveys, the balance of power seems to have been more inclined to iPad and more tablet games. The possibility that netbooks will have to leave. However, there is still much controversy about these surveys, 2011 will be the most obvious answer to the war and the fate of the two players.

17. Lawsuits burst

Oracle sues Google , Nokia suing Apple , Apple sues Nokia and HTC , Microsoft sues Salesforce , Salesforce sues Microsoft , Microsoft sues Motorola and Microsoft co-founder - Paul Allen is suing the Web world. Lawsuits in the technology village, mainly about copyright issues, developed in 2010 and are expected to explode this year.

18. Time of 4G?

In 2010, US carriers spent a lot of time building 4G networks that promised faster download speeds and greater traffic for smartphones and wireless broadband services. Currently Verizon's LTE network has reached 110 million people in 38 US states, Sprint's WiMax network also reaches 40 million, T-Mobile 's 4G network also covers 200 million people. AT&T will build an LTE network in 2011. It is expected that this year will be a 4G boom, but will users benefit from this technology?

19. The operating system battle

In October 2010, Apple introduced Lion , a new version of Mac OS X. The new operating system is expected to be launched in the summer of 2011 with more multi-touch features and new ways to manage computer screens. Meanwhile, the Windows 8 operating system will also be available in beta this year and Microsoft may introduce its new operating system in the 2011 consumer electronics show.

20. Many things leave

Not only will netbooks try to survive in 2011. MySpace is also facing difficulties with Apple 's rival Facebook and Ping , Google 's Buzz is also trying to rise. While Ask gave up its search service, Yahoo was shrinking and the JooJoo tablet was gradually forgotten. How many companies and services will have to abandon this world in 2011?

21. Rare earth

China in the last days of 2010 announced a reduction in more than one-third of the rare earth export quota in the first license in 2011. Beijing's move made observers worry about scarcity. rare earth - a kind of mineral needed for a wide range of high-tech products from smartphones to cars running fuel cars. The country currently accounts for more than 90% of the world's rare earth supply.

22. Online service

Online services help you find the nearest store addresses that will flourish in 2011. These gadgets have grown strongly in 2010 after Facebook launched Places Places .

23. IPv6 and Y2K?

The Web is expected to run out of space soon, when IPv4 addresses gradually run out. Before that happens, the world will have to switch to IPv6, with 340 trillion trillions (340 trillion trillion dollars). Many big tech firms like Akamai and Verizon are moving to IPv6 in 2011 and will have more relevant news this year.

24. Attack the network

Many online attacks occurred in 2010 involving countries, companies and interest groups. In January 2010, Google said its server had been hacked in an attack involving China. The European Union (EU) and the US are setting up their own security centers to prevent online attacks. The concept of online attack is not new, but the increase in action from groups and citizens suggests that anyone who owns a computer can join the armed forces. Will the 2011 explosion of numbers war?

25. Influence of Wikileaks

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is facing charges of extradition to Sweden over alleged rape, and the possibility of criminal cases in the United States. Wikileaks page has made the Internet world staggered in December last, and it is still unknown what the fate of this network will be. Assange threatened to reveal more information. Does he or the website he founded has " common statements " in 2011?