Internet Future

The Internet future is both predictable and unpredictable. Predictable in the sense that with its vast popularity, it is given that it will remain so, and grow. Unpredictable as some scientists warn that the bandwidth used by the Internet is becoming crowded and will slow to a halt shortly. This may be true, as evidenced by the slowing of the Internet to a crawl in the minutes immediately following the death of pop legend Michael Jackson in 2009. News of his untimely death spread like wildfire across the Web, and plugged up channels for mobile communications.

Some of these problems may be solved through the use of wireless internet, which eliminates cable and wire bandwidth problems. Some are saying that almost every Internet device in the future will be wireless, using low power radio cells. The computer will continue to evolve and remain a primary device for internet communications. There will be new developments, such as wristwatches that are capable of handling Internet information, video along with text messaging. It may be possible to set up operations of appliances and televisions using an Internet command. More Internet communications are included on vehicles.

Entertainment media such as movies, and live theatre can be sent over the Internet to worldwide locations as downloads. Browsergames such as DarkOrbit connecting thousands of people together and become bigger and more complex. Internet commerce may largely replace brick and mortal stores, and cut into employment needs at stores while increasing the need for computer literate operators. The entire realm of communications has been changed by the advent of the Internet.It is only rational to assume that this will continue in the future. The Internet has affected modern living and changed the way commerce, government, education, media, socialization and communications are conducted. It has opened the door to grand possibilities, and will continue to be a major player in the world.