Some tech trends fizzle out and die a quiet death, while others are so significant that they transform our world and how we live in it. Here are the top nine tech mega-trends that I believe will define 2018 and beyond.

VR has quietly been making significant improvements to the lives of people with issues such as chronic pain, lazy eye, and autism. In this piece, I’ve interviewed three VR entrepreneurs who are pioneering virtual solutions to improve healthcare.

organizations like Major League Baseball and Royal Caribbean are improving customer experience using mobile apps and big data. Smaller organizations like the nonprofit Foundation Center are getting in on digital transformation as well, using big data and machine learning tools.