Technologies to Watch in 2K3

Voice-activated cumshot-on-demand my be all the rage in the world of interactive adult DVD this year, but ZDNet presents ten technologies, from wireless to downright radioactive, that will reverberate through the adult and mainstream worlds.rnrnAs companies vie to be the first to debut products, standardization remains a stumbling block for consumers. Microsoft will unveil its Bluetooth device that will be incompatible with other Bluetooth devices (stay tuned for the lawsuit at a federal courthouse near you), and Minority Report-style radioactive transponders, known as RFIDs or radio-frequency identity chips, can be spread like dust throughout a product and scanned from over 30 feet away.rnrnIn addition to the increased presence of robots – who knew? – look for telematic technology, or vehicle-based computer systems, that transmit information wirelessly, in addition to utilizing Bluetooth and Firewire technology.rnrnThe technical advancements of 2003 will doubtless raise concerns over regulation and privacy as well as competition and ownership. But hey, all robots aren't evil.rnrnFor the ZDNet article, click here:
http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103-978930.html