Computers, mobile phones and robots are just a few life-changing inventions we tend to take for granted every day. These technologies, however, have enabled us to improve human life by leaps and bounds over the past few decades.
Here are five stories we've recently published that showcase how these technologies are changing communities around the world.
4 Ways Mobile Tech Is Improving Education
With Internet in the palm of our hands, educators are looking to mobile as the next big tool for schools.
Can a Robot Ever Be Man’s Best Friend?
When is a robot a pet? And are they the future of service animals like seeing-eye dogs? We investigate the current products on the market, and what the future may hold.
How Cities Are Fighting to Close the Digital Divide
As the world goes digital, underserved and low-income communities are left behind. Here's how several cities are using tech education to overcome the digital divide.
How Smarter Parking Technology Will Reduce Traffic Congestion
In major cities, you can spend up to 14 minutes looking for a parking spot and cause traffic congestion in the process. Here are a few apps that are improving city transit infrastructure.
How Mobile Payment Systems Are Redefining Commerce
Here's a look at how mobile payment systems are poised to redefine the way business is done at every level.
Of course, if you’re still hungry for more stories on innovative ways that technology is changing the way we live, you can follow Mashable’s Global Innovation Series, which brings you the latest innovations in urban mobility and is supported by BMW i, a new concept dedicated to providing mobility solutions for the urban environment. Happy reading!
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