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15 Trends Shaping Tech In 2018 Car ownership models are shifting. The race to become an AI powerhouse is under way. Fitness is going gym-less. And pets are becoming tech-enabled. We look at the trends poised to reshape industries in 2018. Today, companies of every stripe, not just the large tech giants, are racing to develop a tech edge through MA as well as investing in startups as a form of “outsourced RD.” It’s all part of a broader push in every industry to develop tech- enabled products and services. Meanwhile, Amazon’s onslaught into seemingly every industry, from cloud computing to grocery retail — with the acquisition of Whole Foods — means every CEO is running scared. Tech is also increasingly in the crosshairs of governments, with increased scrutiny of cross-border activity and societal impact. But even as tech giants are facing headwinds, new US tax law may give tech companies yet another opportunity to expand their reach. 2 At year’s end, we asked each of our industry analysts at CB Insights to look back over a year’s worth of research briefs, data crunching, and reports to identify the trends they believe will rise to crest and shape the tech sector in 2018. In each case, we examine the tea leaves pointing to each trend as something to watch out for next year. From car subscriptions to big tech’s real estate ambitions to cross-border MA, these are 15 of the tech trends we’ll be watching. 3 Cars become Pay a monthly fee and drive a car for as long as you’d like. This package often includes a subscription insurance and maintenance. This takes away the pain of having to sell your car — an asset good with a value th