: While some predicted that 2014 would be the year of the smartwatch, others remained skeptical, noting that devices like Google Glass felt too "awkward" for the mass market at the time. [5]

: There was a cautious optimism for Silicon Valley, with predictions that the tech IPO market would remain strong despite "bubble" anxieties. [8] 🏛️ The "Paleofuture" Perspective

Interestingly, 2014 was also a year for looking back at much older predictions. 2014 marked the 50th anniversary of 1964 essay about what the world would look like 50 years into the future. [15]

: Predictions centered on larger screens for iPhones (which came true with the iPhone 6) and a "renaissance in multitasking" for both iOS and Android. [10, 1]

: Early bloggers predicted our phones would become "hubs" for everything from smart houses to connected cars, a trend that has only accelerated since. [10] 🏈 Sports and Pop Culture

In early 2014, technology experts focused heavily on the consolidation of the smartphone market and the rise of "wearables." [10]

: Bold claims that completely missed the mark (e.g., "killing the press release by 2015"). [20]

: Predictions that simply extended current trends (e.g., slightly faster internet). [10]