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2008 Tech Predictions

• 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.
• reblogged from kevinrose
• I hope #4 is wrong.
• I have no hope of anyone in my family understanding or using RSS.