 | | Next Big Things in Tech will recognize the overall best technology solutions, as well as additional honorees on category-specific lists. Applications will be judged on relevancy, ingenuity, and current and potential cultural and business impact. Categories include: | | AI and Data | | Innovations in artificial intelligence, algorithms, and data science, including both customer-facing products and under-the-hood technologies | | Computing, Chips, and Foundational Technology | | Processors, quantum computing, enabling tech such as lidar and 5G, and other core technologies | | Consumer Electronics | | Computing and communications devices, gadgets, smart-home gear, and related hardware, software, and services | | Energy | | Renewables, battery technology, and other innovations focused on energy efficiency | | Enterprise and Productivity | | Software, hardware, and services for use in businesses and workplaces of all sizes | | Health | Medical, wellness, and fitness
innovations, from products to research projects | | Interfaces | | AR, VR, and other new experiences that connect us with the digital world | | Media and Entertainment | Streaming services, gaming, social
media, and platform technologies such as ad tech | | Robotics and Automation | | Robots and supporting technologies as well as innovations in areas such as manufacturing and automated retail | | Transportation | | Technologies relating to aerospace, automotive, autonomy, mass transit, and beyond | | General Next Tech | | Any and all technology innovations outside of the categories above that have a positive business or cultural impact | | |  | | Early-Rate Deadline: April 9 | | | |
