It's obviously impossible to predict the future, but one thing we can expect in today's tech-savvy climate is that more breakthrough technology will have an impact on human life in 2022. In terms of modern technology, it has certainly been hard to keep up with at times, especially for sections of society that are perhaps not as open to such continual advancements. For others, though, they're living in a golden age and are excited about what lies ahead.

Given what has occurred in the past decade or so, technology is certainly changing around us and becoming an integral modern-day tool. From the likes of artificial intelligence to augmented reality, we're being inundated with new products to grasp. Additionally, internet speeds have become even faster, and even smartphone devices have never been so sophisticated, opening up people to apps and the option of using streaming services like Amazon Prime and checking out the latest William Hill odds ahead betting on popular sports such as football or tennis. We see innovation in other areas, too, with the emergence of machine learning, nanotechnology, and robotics. It doesn't end there either.

In fact, with the new year firmly underway, we're expected to witness additional breakthrough technologies in 2022. Of course, it can be hard to know for certain what we could potentially be exposed to in the next year or so, but below is a look at some of the most predictable technology releases which could move even further on in the year ahead.

Medical robots

As mentioned already, robotics have also shown dramatic improvements in recent history. In the year ahead, medical robots are expected to have a huge impact on the world of medicine. For instance, AI and machine learning is being developed at a rapid rate and is already changing the face of healthcare in certain territories around the world. These types of medical robots can treat people virtually, while also having the capabilities to learn human behaviours and log specific symptoms. In time, medical robots might even be able to give a diagnosis also.

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency has certainly gathered real momentum in recent times, even being championed by industry experts such as Elon Musk. Given the continual developments in the blockchain, the world is certainly becoming more invested in this new modern currency. Although the market has a great deal of volatility attached to it, all things cryptocurrency are expected to enter further into the public consciousness in the year ahead. We might even see stricter laws emerging due to the potential illegal activities which are occurring using the currency also. Put simply, it's another big year ahead for cryptocurrency.

Low-earth orbit satellites

SpaceX are the main company making waves in this particular category, with its ambitious plan to release over 40,000 satellites really exciting some. The satellites, which will orbit the earth at a low altitude, will essentially replace stars and could help progress things such as internet connection around the world, alongside a range of other beneficial developments. Even the likes of Amazon and One Web are keen to get involved, too. Watch this space.

Blockchain

From banking to the healthcare sector, the blockchain plays an integral role in the technology industry in today's tech-based climate. Thanks to its ability to store valuable information in various places, blockchain technology is widely regarded as being a trustworthy tool, therefore offering the potential to make horrific crimes such as identity theft and forgery even harder to pull off. As such, with blockchain potentially making everything decentralised, it could potentially experience further growth in the coming months.