JOHAN STEYN: Pinocchio is a real boy: extended reality will transform our world
Technology is poised fundamentally to change the way companies use smart media platforms
31 August 2021 - 19:49
I was glued to the television screen. We rented a VHS movie (remember those?) long before we could rent a DVD (remember those?) It was 1989 — gosh, in the previous millennium — and we were watching the second instalment of the movie Back to the Future. “Just imagine,” I thought, “one day we would have tablet computers, 3D movies, voice recognition and video conferencing.”
Ok, I did not know what to call it back then, I bet no-one did. But the movie was surprisingly accurate in its future tech predictions. We are, however, still waiting for flying cars and time machines...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.