IDG Contributor Network: 5 most important tech advancements of 2015
Technology has a way to creeping up on us and making a bold leap forward. In 2015, we witnessed the first legitimate effort to make cars drive autonomously, a few groundbreaking apps, and at least one hugely important milestone in virtual assistance. Here are my top picks of the year, in no particular order.
1. Tesla Autopilot
Say what you want about this software upgrade, which turns the Model S in an autonomous car (no, really -- it does), the automated pilot mode is groundbreaking for one reason: It is actually available right now. Sure, it costs $2,500 and takes all night to download. YouTubers have shown in can be dangerous. And, more than a few readers have complained to me directly that Autopilot is not nearly as autonomous as the Google car. OK, but can you buy the Google car? No.
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