TECH PREDICTION
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The Jetsons' Video Calls
The Jetsons’ video calls became a reality with Zoom and FaceTime, once a fantastical concept in the '60s show now a daily practice.
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Inspector Gadget’s Smartwatch
Long before tech giants, Inspector Gadget sported a multifunctional smartwatch, predicting the wearable tech trend.
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The Simpsons’ Smart Home
A '99 Simpsons episode showcased a talking smart home system, envisioning today's AI-integrated devices like Alexa.
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Star Trek’s Tablet Computer
Star Trek's PADDs closely mirrored today's versatile tablets, offering multifunctional computing capabilities.
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Futurama’s Eyephone
“Futurama” humorously critiqued tech dependence and predicted AR glasses through the “Eyephone”.
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The Jetsons’ Robot Vacuum
Rosie, the robot vacuum in "The Jetsons," anticipated today's autonomous vacuum cleaners like the Roomba.
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Dexter’s Laboratory’s Voice Assistant
Dexter's voice-activated lab assistant predicted today's widespread use of virtual voice assistants like Siri.
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Iron Man’s AR Interface:
Tony Stark's AR interface in "Iron Man" resembles today's AR glasses, merging real-time data and control.
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The Simpsons’ Farmville Parody
The Simpsons parodied Farmville before its creation, reflecting society's fascination with virtual achievements.
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Ghost in the Shell’s Cybernetic Bodies
"Ghost in the Shell" delved into AI and cybernetics, exploring themes now realized in AI discussions and human augmentation.
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The Simpsons:
A Cultural Phenomenon
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that Redefined Entertainment in 2023
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