FAILEDStated 1999
Ray KurzweilFuturist; author of “The Singularity Is Near”
By 2009, "computers are commonly embedded in clothing and jewelry such as wristwatches, rings, earrings and other body ornaments." (from 1999)
wearablesforecast
- Verdict
- Did not happen
- Deadline in claim
- By 2009
Assessment
By 2009 computers were not commonly embedded in clothing, rings or earrings; wearables stayed niche and arrived meaningfully only years later. Failed.
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