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+-   IBM dishes five predictions for future-> on Wednesday December 26 2007, @04:14PM StonyandCher

Submitted by StonyandCher on Wednesday December 26 2007, @04:14PM
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StonyandCher writes "Drained by your commute? Blood-sucking utility bills got you down? Wondering if that tomato in your dinner salad was really organic? Don't fret. The cures to those ills and more may arrive within five years. Yes, IBM has released its second annual set of "Next Five in Five" predictions. The company's crystal ball also revealed that the long-simmering trend toward "smart energy" devices will proliferate wildly. "Dishwashers, air conditioners, house lights, and more will be connected directly to a 'smart' electric grid, making it possible to turn them on and off using your cell phone or any Web browser," a company statement asserts."
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