Arthur C. Clarke, best known for writing 2001: A Space Odyssey, was definitely a forward thinker when it comes to computers.
HAL 9000, the computer from 2001, is still an iconic image in pop culture of a computer with an unblinking red eye. While we still aren't up that level of technology, Clarke did have some pretty spot on predictions on where actual computers would be in the future. In a 1974 interview recently republished by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Clarke describes where computers might be in the year of his popular novel, and you have to give him points for being pretty spot on. Considering this was 27 years ahead of the date, it's almost uncanny how he predicts the growth of the Internet into homes, banking online and purchasing movie tickets through your computer. While some of these features didn't become popular until the latter part of the decade, we think we can forgive Clarke for being a tiny bit premature in his estimates.
If someone can be this accurate 27 years out, you have to wonder how dead-on some of the predictions we see these days are. Are we heading towards a world filled with touchscreens? Who knows, perhaps we are. I certainly won't dismiss "crazy" predictions anymore after watching this.

Add magic to your living space with these string lights
String lights add personality and soft light to your living space. Here are some of the best.

Disguise your little one with the help of a themed costume
From roaring lions to hoppy bunnies, costumes speak to every child's unique spirit. And we've collected our favorite options.

The Galaxy S20 Ultra's Space Zoom camera is amazing and a bit creepy
The Galaxy S20 Ultra supports up to 100X zoom, which Samsung calls Space Zoom, but is it any good? Can a phone really product usable photos at 100x zoom? We've got our Galaxy S20 Ultra already so join us to find out!

Spoil the father in your life with these amazing finds
It's easy to honor dad when you've found the right gift, but the right gift isn't always easy. To assist, we've compiled a list of the best presents around.