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Predictions for the Future

One Year:

• High res screens, tablet devices, and HD output from mobiles.
• Wireless keyboards, voice input, and gestures.
• Lighter, thinner devices that last longer.
• 3G/4G and WiFi covers most of industrial world. Every mobile device comes with an unlimited (or high-cap) data plan. Mobiles start interacting with other consumer electronics and cars.

In 5 Years

• Flexible displays and built in HD projectors.
• Larger multitouch screens, better gesture input, and flawless voice recognition.
• Tiny devices powered by fuel cells.
• 4G/5G and WiFi extend to cover the entire developing world.

In 10 Years

• Transparent LCD patches that can be applied to regular glasses.
• Full virtual keyboards and voice input eliminate physical keyboards entirely.
• Devices small enough to embed into watches and jewelery that never need charging.
• Whitespaces or similar technology means everyone everywhere is connected at all times.

In 20 Years

• Contact lenses that project a visual feed directly onto your retina.
• Mind control.
• You are the computer.
• Connectivity is uninterrupted and ubiquitous. Losing connectivity is like losing power or running water.

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