What The Tech 291: Tech Predictions for 2016

In the latest episode of What the Tech, Andrew Zarian and I discuss our tech predictions for 2016 and come out on opposite sides of the debate over Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.

Running time: 1:08:30

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Our predictions

Andrew

1. Low end sub 100 dollar PCs to be a big thing
2. Google will start updating OS quicker for “flagship phones” Samsung, HTC, LG…
3. iPhone 7 will be the best selling phone of all time. Multiple models. starting with 32 gig storage.
4. Augmented reality will takeover VR
5. Microsoft will announce a new model of the Xbox one. Faster, Smaller, Cooler
6. BlackBerry with be bought

Paul

1. VR goes mainstream
2. … and Google out-AR’s Microsoft HoloLens with Project Tango
3. Windows phone will crater with 1 percent market share leading to…
4. …Microsoft expands Android phone push with universal app support, deeper platform integration
5. The new selfie-stick. An individual will mistakenly kill or seriously injure another person with a drone, leading to legislation
6. Apple will surpass Samsung has world’s biggest maker of smart phone … but iPhone sales will still seriously cool in 1H 2016
7. Day/date releases for movies at home
8. 500 million active Windows 10 devices by one year anniversary/years-end at latest