A Technology Timeline (Adobe Acrobat PDF) [via Slashdot]

• Virtual retinal displays, glasses based - 2003
• Frequest use of multiple Net identities causes personality disorders - 2005
• One billion Bluetooth devices worldwide - 2005
• 60% of internet accesses from mobile devices - 2005
• 50% of traffic on mobile networks will be data - 2005
• Paper and coins largely replaced by electronic cash - 2007
• MP3 Net downloads dominate over CD distribution - 2010
• Desktop computer as fast as human brain - 2015
• Creation of the Matrix - 2025
• Thought recognition as everyday input means - 2025
• National Library of Congress available in sugar cube sized device - 2030

Fascinating reading that demands you print this out, highlight your favorites, and discuss amongst yourselves. Personally, I hope the "brain add-ons" get here before 2033.