During the holidays, I have spent a lot of time thinking what are the technologies/technology related areas that I need to focus on with an eye towards the future.. I ended up with the following list,

1. Real time computing
- Various forms of implementation
2. Mobile Computing
3. Leverage Social Networking software
4. Home Entertainment
Media Centers
5. SMART (MOBS) Applications
6. Technology for the Rural Areas
7. Control Devices

(the list is not complete .......still thinking)

I am going to spend the next couple of days thinking how these areas/avenues are going to affect lives/society and how the business and home communities should prepare to leverage these.