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The article discusses technological developments in the field of architecture as of September 2016. Also cited are the application of information technology (IT) in construction, the use of computer-aided architectural design (CAAD) as explained by Yehuda E. Kalay and William J. Mitchell in their book "Architecture's New Media: Principles, Theories, and Methods of Computer-Aided Design," and some future architectural fields like software programming, and artificial intelligence (AI).

The article talks about grid computing which emerged in early 1990s as a metaphor for making computer power as easy to access as an electric power grid. Topics include the fathers of the power grid including Ian Foster, Carl Kesselman and Steve Tuecke, applications of grid computing, and the need for grid to move beyond computer-intensive applications for it to enter the technology mainstream.

The article discusses the role of information technology in weather forecasting. It mentions that computer scientist John Mauchly used Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer in weather prediction. It talks about the computer firm International Business Machines' research project Deep Thunder that aspires to develop short-term local weather forecasting using high-performance computing.

The article talks about data mining which refers to capturing data on a periodic basis and storing it on computers in an organized manner. Topics include basic steps involved in the process of data mining, data mining's application in marketing to customers, and areas where data mining can be applied including law and order, financial applications, and sales.

The article offers information on tele-immersion, a technology that will allow users in different geographic locations to come together in a simulated holographic environment to interact. Topics discussed include the history of tele-immersion, the steps required to construct a holographic environment, and recent efforts to make tele-immersion possible. Also mentioned are the elements of a holographic environment, which include e tele-cubicle, the Internet 2, and display technology.

The article discusses the utility of long-term evolution (LTE) technology over the 3G telecommunication technology. Topics discussed include introduction of LTE in India with the launch of telecommunications firm Airtel's services in Kolkata in April 2012 and in Bengaluru in May 2012, shortcomings in time-division duplex (TDD) LTE, and launch of LTE in Finland by telecommunications firm TeliaSonera.

The article discusses developments in the man-machine combination concept or cyborg concept as of June 2016. Also cited are some books that tackle the topic like "The Comet Doom" by Edmond Hamilton and "Cyborg: Evolution of the Superman" by D. S. Halacy, the types of cyborgs in the field of medicine, including the restorative cyborgs, and the military uses of cyborg animals that are being advanced by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

The article focuses on the emergence of Artificial intelligence (AI) to human levels by around 2029. Topics discussed include application areas of AI which include online shopping; bioinformatics and e-broking; importance of AI in toys and games; and role of AI in music as methods of improving our understanding of both human psychology and intellect.

The article offers information on the emergence of self-driving vehicles. It states that the cars are equipped with cameras, sensors, radar system, and artificial intelligence that controls its movement. It adds that self-driving cars also incorporates an electronic control module (ECM), a car computer that manages engine operations including fuel delivery, spark timing, and automatic transmission.

The article offers the author's view on wearable computers in the U.S. He mentions precursors to the development of wearable computers, including the creation of miniature computerised timing devices by mathematicians Claude Shannon and Edward O. Thorp in 1961 and the 1985 book "The Eudaemonic Pie" by Thomas A. Bass in which tiny computers are invented by graduate students. He also notes application of the technology in areas including healthcare and the military as well as in everyday life.

The article discusses the machine-to-machine (M2M) technology, which connects the communication between smart devices and Internet. It mentions that the four basic phases of the application of M2M include collection, assessment, and transmission of data. It adds that the major areas where the M2M technologies evolved include energy, real estate, and agriculture.

The article focuses on the benefits of technologies such as Near Field Communication (NFC), augmented reality (AR), and smart shopping devices for customers. Topics discussed include the importance of technology for faster buying transactions, the customer preference on the use of technology in shopping, and the integration of data mining for electronic (e)-commerce.

The article discusses three-dimensional (3D) printing. Topics discussed include the bet of the U.S. President Barack Obama to 3D printing to revive the manufacturing industry in the country, the process of 3d printing which is also known as additive or rapid manufacturing, and the factors to consider when selecting a 3D printer such as determining if the printer is required or not.