Bill Gates' past predictions for the future he got right, and wrong
Daniel Coughlin
27 March 2022
The tech prophet's hits and misses
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Smartphones
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Streaming services
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COVID-19 pandemic
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WFH revolution and hybrid working
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Online learning
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E-book readers
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Global satellite internet
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Price comparison sites
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Online payments and internet banking
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Social media
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Digital music
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Online discussion boards
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Remote home monitoring
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Targeted online advertising
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Online recruiting and professional networks
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Remote doctor consultations
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Virtual assistants
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Content is king
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Smart home
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Online voting
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Google Earth VR
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Mass surveillance
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Internet kiosks
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The internet would flop
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Voice search takeover
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Death of print yellow pages in 2012
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Tablet takeover
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Death of spam in 2006
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Death of the password
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Death of the mouse
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