IDG News Service (09/23/08)
The next 10 years promise to contain many computer technology advancements and developments. As the cost of power and space continues to rise, cloud computing will play an increasingly large part in enterprise computing, as companies look to store their data in inexpensive technologies. Computing will become increasingly ubiquitous as consumers start wearing eyeglasses that superimpose a machine-enhanced view of the world and as technology is built into clothing and objects. Keyboards and traditional interfaces will become virtual, with keyboards being projected on surfaces or in the air. Computers will turn on instantly and run without delays or errors. Interfaces will be intuitive and sleek, and adapt to users based on what they are doing so they can easily access relevant features. Automation will continue to spread throughout industry, essentially eliminating the need for human-run manufacturing. Image recognition will improve to the point where a picture can be submitted to a search engine and the engine will be able to return relevant results based on the image. Smart phones will evolve into the preferred instrument for constant connectivity, with voice interaction, facial recognition, location awareness, constant video and sound input, and multitouch screens. Devices will always be connected, providing a constant stream of data on friends' activities, sports scores, and other topics without interrupting the user's current activities. Surveillance technology will improve to the point where it will be possible to track every human being, possibly through LoJack-style implants for personal safety, or through trackers in drivers' licenses and automobiles. Finally, technology will help us remember and strengthen social connections, recording every interaction to help people remember who they met and what they did.
http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/09/23/39FE-future-shock_1.html
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