Here’s ten tech predictions for 2010 which I’m pretty sure is going to be a fantastic year!

Year of the tablets
Once again, Apple will raise the bar for consumer electronics by introducing a functional tablet computer, and once again everybody else will try to catch up.

Android attack
Nokia and SonyEricsson will bite the dust, accept defeat and put Android on most of their phones.

Netbook craze no more
Due to the evolution of processors, the ‘netbook’ term will fade away as most low-end laptops are lightweight, have a long battery life and a processor capable of handling what most full-fledged laptops of last year could.

eReader niche
eReaders will remain a niche product as more and more people want hybrid gadgets that do more than one thing.

Electronic Bicycle Gadgets (EBG)
2010 will bring the introduction of consumer level electronic bicycle equipment; GPS location services and electronic locks will be the first practical implementations.

Free GPS maps
Pushed by Google and Nokia, the largest GPS players will feel forced to give away their map updates for free and will have to quickly find new revenue streams.

Clash of the Titans
Now that Google has launched its own phone, has its own OS (mobile + desktop), has its own browser etc. etc. they are well positioned to gain market shares from Apple, who in turn will respond by accelerating development of Google replica services. The old enemy – Microsoft – will not be the focus of attention (until they start having success with their products during 2011).

Power (control) to the people
We’ll see the introduction of connected power monitors for private households; once households can track their day-to-day power consumption and compare with neighbors and friends it will accelerate the awareness of cutting power consumption an largely contribute to reduced CO2 emission.

Sunny LED bulbs
Finally, LED bulbs that emit natural looking light will come at price points that makes it a worthwhile purchase.

And – completely off-topic – here’s a bonus non-tech prediction for you…

Bicycle revolution
A new, revolutionary product will be introduced on the market and will greatly improve everyday life for male bicyclist all over the world, making a bicycle ride more safe and more enjoyable. ;)

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