Microsoft's Vision of 2019 [VIDEOS]

Microsoft has created a concept video that shows the role of technology in the world 10 years from now (released in the year 2009). This video shows the world title in 2019 where the conversation between two people of different languages is very easy, thanks to a wall that allows users to interact with anyone in the world regardless of language used. This video also shows a world where our software makes it easier to collaborate, share ideas and carry information anywhere.



From this video, Microsoft seems to believe that the touch-screen technology will be the primary input device. The video also shows how the content should be distributed newspaper.
When Microsoft envision the future, the outcome was never disappointing. Microsoft has many talented employees and invested a very large amount of money, can be compared with cost of production for science fiction film which usually high budgeted.
At Wharton Business Technology Conference, Microsoft business division president Stephen Elop shows the video below.

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However Microsoft back in 2000 once predicted what 2010 will look like and the prediction got it true where people are now having their smartphone to do their activity.
This is the video, Microsoft's Vision of 2010:



could you believe it? mouse and keyboard disappeared ,all are dominated by touch technology. And the coolest thing is automatic translation.
Such a long hurdle right? I think it's possible to be achieved, so what's your view?