The futuristic Skycar has four seats (carrying up to 750 lbs.), a maximum air speed of 375 mph, and a range of about 750 mi. In theory, it gets more than 25 mpg. On the ground, the Skycar should travel a dinky 30 to 35 mph, just fast enough to get to an empty parking lot and stun everyone with a sweet vertical takeoff. Prototypes like the Skycar have been for almost a century, and it may be another hundred years before you can score that most badass symbol of the space age—the flying car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrFgRAcr0jg
http://www.gimundo.com/Articles/Daily/966/4/16/2008/Russian_Inventor_Creates_Flying_Car
(1) Size of the computer:
Isn't it amazing that the size of computers has been reduced sharply but their power has increased at an exponential rate. The cost of computers has come down so much that many households now own not only one, but two, three or even more, PCs. This rapid evolution in this technology has forced us to think what it would be like after 20 to 25 years. Future picture of these machines can be visualized from robots act like household servants to pocket size computers. Some of these predicted inventions have already come to pass like robotic vacuum cleaners.
(2)Robot, artificial intelligence, quantum computers and nanotechnology.
Quantum computers are the powerful machines, transforming the computing experience, for both business and home users, are likely to be introduced in the near future. The quantum computer is expected to be a giant leap forward in computing technology, with exciting implications for everything from scientific research to stock market predictions.
Nanotechnology is the process by which matter is manipulated at the atomic level, providing the ability to “build” objects from their most basic parts. Like robotics and artificial intelligence, nanotechnology is already in use in many places, providing everything from stain resistant clothing to better suntan lotion. These advances in nanotechnology are likely to continue in the future, making this one of the most powerful aspects of future computing.
And if history is to be any guide, some of the most powerful advances in the world of computers and computer technology are likely to be completely unforeseen. After all, some of the most powerful technologies of the past have taken us by surprise, so stay tuned for a truly fascinating future.
Some useful links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXLxcCTwr2E&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_mBjOmq1kY
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