Technology trends for 2019: Automation, AI and digital assistants

This undated photo provided by Amazon shows a new microwave oven that connects with Amazon's Echo devices. Amazon wants the most basic of tasks to be controlled by voice, from microwaving potatoes to switching up the music in the car. The company unveiled several gadgets on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, furthering Amazon's goal of placing its Alexa voice assistant everywhere its customers are. (Amazon via AP)

BERLIN: For 2019, governments and tech companies are set to work on further developing and establishing 21st century tech innovations that will transform aspects of everyday life.  

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