5 Predictions of Bill Gates Which Came Out To Be True

In 1999, Bill Gates wrote a book titled "Business @ the Speed of Thought. “In the book, Gates makes many bold predictions that at the time might have sounded outrageous.
But as we see that most have them have materialized at fast pace.

Personal assistants and the Internet of Things

Gates' prediction: "'Personal companions' will be developed. They will connect and sync all your devices in a smart way, whether they are at home or in the office, and allow them to exchange data. The device will check your email or notifications, and present the information that you need." "When you go to the store, you can tell it what recipes you want to prepare, and it will generate a list of ingredients that you need to pick up. It will inform all the devices that you use of your purchases and schedule, allowing them to automatically adjust to what you're doing." What we see now: Google Now, a smart assistant that runs on mobile devices, is starting to head in this direction. Meanwhile, smart devices like Nest collect data on your daily routines and automatically adjust the house temperature. Beacons will send you store coupons based on your past purchasing habits.

Social Media

Gates' prediction: "Private Websites for your friends and family will be common, allowing you to chat and plan for events." What we see now: Social media sites like Facebook and Instagram take care of this. We remember anniversaries and Birthdays not from memory but from these social media giants.

Smart Advertising

Gates' prediction: "Devices will have smart advertising. They will know your purchasing trends, and will display advertisements that are tailored toward your preferences."
What we see now: Most online advertising services have this feature now, where advertisers can target users based on click history, personal interest, purchasing patterns.

Links to sites during live TV

Gates' prediction: "Television broadcast will include links to relevant websites and content that complement what you are watching." What we see now: Almost every live sports game have ads featuring links to a specific site. They also show the teams' Twitter handles in some cases.

  

Online Recruiting

Gates' prediction: "Similarly, people looking for work will be able to find employment opportunities online by declaring their interest, needs, and specialized skills." What we see now: Sites like LinkedIn allow users to upload their resumes and find jobs based on individual interest and needs. Recruiters can search based on their specialized skills.