Taking a look around the world today and taking stock of where we are at; I have arrived at a list of ideas and technologies whose time have finally arrived. Here they are in no particular order.

  1. Mobile Internet – Thank you Apple for the iPhone. Awesome mobile capabilities.
  2. Fuel Efficient Vehicles – Hybrids, global warming, $3/gallon gasoline
  3. GPS – Thank you Garmin. Thanks also to Garmin for allowing me to own some of your stock.
  4. Satellite mapping for the masses – Google Maps and Google Earth
  5. An unmanned, drone, robotic military – Rock on with your bad self.
  6. Bundled phone, cable, and internet – Thank you for the competition. Now how about lowering my bill.
  7. On demand television – This one is just a matter of time. Who is going to offer it first?

I know I have missed several other items, but it has to stop at seven due to strict editorial guidelines (not really). What is missing? How about the Nintendo Wii? That is a slick gadget. What about nanotechnology? It’s time to share your thoughts.