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2012 tech

IBM predicts breakout technologies five years from now, in 2012 (which is, of course, the end of history.) [Link] They include

• 3D web a la Second Life - and consistent form and identity for the user.
• Cellphones that are smart enough to pick up on combined cues and give advice accordingly.
• Environmental nanotechnology
• Telemedicine... virtual visits to the doctor.
• Real time speech translation.

jon posted this at 6:31 PM
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