Things We Wish Someone Would Invent
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For some folks, technology isn't moving fast enough. Take the 95 CEOs and other executives Forbes interviewed over the past two years as part of their Executive Toy Box series. CEOs were asked to name one device they wish somebody would invent. The results range from highly imaginative to mundanely useful. See the inventions that made the top of the list.
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Teleporter
The problem: Everyone wants to get where they're going, faster.
The solution: Make like Spock and beam yourself there.
Ten-year odds: Vanishingly small. Yes, scientists managed to teleport information using the principles of quantum physics. These techniques could one day transform communications, but they won't transport a human.
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A Go-Anywhere Phone
The problem: Dropped calls. Lack of network coverage.
The solution: A phone that works everywhere.
Ten-year odds: Very high. You can already use satellite phones pretty much anywhere. The closest thing currently in existence is probably Thuraya's satellite/GMS mobile phone, which rolls over between systems based on your location.
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Electronic Paper
The problem: Paper, paper, everywhere.
The solution: Electronic paper as light, readable and flexible as regular paper, but with the capabilities of a computer.
Ten-year odds: Fair. Companies including Xerox and Apple are rumored to be working on it. Though, companies have supposedly been "working on it" for more than decade.
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A Household Chores Robot
The problem: No one wants to clean house.
The solution: Robots.
Ten-year odds: High. There's already the Roomba, iRobot's automatic vacuum cleaner. So how hard can it be to invent one that also makes the bed, does the dishes and scrubs the toilet?
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The Universal Gadget
The problem: Too many gadgets to juggle.
The solution: One that does it all.
Ten-year odds: Very high. Featured in the picture to the left is Apple's new iPhone. Not quite the universal gadget yet, but a decent start. For one, promises to roll a music and video player, e-mailer, telephone, Web browser and camera into one.
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