2008 Tech Predictions
- By Kevin Rose:
- 1: Apple will launch a 3G iPhone powered by a broadcom chipset.
- 2: Apple will launch a second (cheaper) iphone w/limited functionality.
- 3: Tivo will be acquired.
- 4: Tumblr will be acquired.
- 5: More sites will adopt OpenID, but only geeks will notice.
- 6: Google/Microsoft/Facebook will compete w/Amazon in the web services market.
- 7: My family still won't understand RSS, or use it.
- 8: Semantic Web won't take off in 2008.
- 9: Semitransparent 'overlay' video ads will finally monetize short-form content.
- 10: Microsoft will launch a new 360 w/integrated HDDVD/HDMI/250GB HD.
