Staying on top of new developments will help you to make decisions about the training or research you need to get involved in based on how you want to position yourself in the future. Obviously this enables you to be able take advantages of opportunities. Google is always at the forefront of new developments but they are not alone. Pay attention to new technology and products that are slated for the future. You will be only a fraction of the people paying attention. Most people will not now what is available until it is in the marketplace and on the verge of being popular. By then your behind the curve in being positioned to take advantage of new developments.