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Nanotubes beat silicon IBM demonstrates that carbon nanotubes outperform silicon transistors William Halal
Commentary 2/2/2012
Stem Cell Progress <p><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><strong><span style="color: #000080">Trial by Advanced Cell Technology reports success is alleviating human blindness&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></strong></span></span></p> Henry Mertzger MD
Commentary 2/2/2012
Smart TV (and everything else) IT giants are transforming the tube with voice controls, wireless connections, 3D, and convergence across devices. William Halal Convergence -30%
E-Government -30%
Entertainment -30% SB
E-Tailing -30%
Global Access -50%
Online Publishing -30%
TeleWork -30%
Video Conferencing -30%
Virtual Education -30%
Web 2.0 -50%
Commentary 1/12/2012
Managing the Future This new book by Steve Millett draws on years of forecasting for Battelle and his own firm to tell us why the art and science of anticipating change is increasingly important. Steve is also a long-time member of the TechCast Expert Panel. Stephen M. Millett, PhD All Technologies Commentary 1/11/2012
Results on Consciousness Consciousness represents a new frontier beyond knowledge. TechCast's survey focuses on evaluating “Technologies of Consciousness” (ToC) that can alter awareness. William Halal All Technologies Article 1/9/2012
TechCast Visits SE Asia Singapore's Foresight Conference. Technology Park in Kula Lumpur, Malaysia. IKI- SEA. National Innovation Agency. Bangkok Uuiversity. The ICICKM Conference in Bangkok. William E. Halal All Technologies Commentary 12/9/2011
TechCast Radio Show - Oct 13 Tracking the Tech Revolution, with Professor Bill. Program for Oct 13 Show with Kelly Carnes, TechVision21 William Halal Eco-Bikes -30%
Electric Cars -30%
Fuel Cell Cars -intro. SB
Hi-Speed Trains -30%
Hybrid Cars -30%
Hypersonic Planes -intro.
Intelligent Cars -30%
Small Aircraft -30%
 		Article 11/30/2011
Leaving Earth Behind – Forever? A report on DARPA's 100 Year Starship Study intended to have humans travel to nearby star systems. Laura Huhn First Contact -intro.
Star Travel -intro.
 		Commentary 11/7/2011
TechCast Radio Show - Oct 6 Tracking the Tech Revolution, with Professor Bill. Program for Oct 6 Show with Dr. Chip Petricon, George Mason University William Halal Cancer Cure -intro.
Genetic Therapy -30%
Personal Medicine -30%
 		Article 11/4/2011
The Virtual Assistant Arrives Apple's Siri launches a natural interface that should allow us to simply talk to intelligent machines in your work, home, car, education, and possibly even with your government William Halal Intell. Interface -30%
Smart Phones -30% SB
 		Commentary 10/7/2011
The Mystery and Power of Light Recent advances in artificial trees, optical wireless, photonic computers, optical crystals, high-performing solar cells, and violence from the Sun. William Halal Altern. Energy -30% SB
Optical Computers -intro.
 		Article 10/7/2011
TechCast Radio Show - Sept 29 Tracking the Tech Revolution, with Professor Bill. Program for Sept 29 Show with Mike Jackson, Chairman, Shaping Tomorrow William Halal Additive Manf'g -intro.
Designed Materials - 30%
Mass Customiz'n - 30%
Micro-Machines -30%
Modular Buildings -30%
Nanotechnology -30% SB
Power Storage -30%
Smart Robots -30%
Smart Sensors -30%
 		Article 9/28/2011
TechCast Radio Show - Sept 22 Tracking the Tech Revolution, with Professor Bill. Program for Sept 22 Show with Professor Steve Ruth, George Mason University William Halal Convergence -30%
E-Government -30%
Entertainment -30% SB
E-Tailing -30%
Global Access -50%
Online Publishing -30%
TeleWork -30%
Video Conferencing -30%
Virtual Education -30%
Web 2.0 -50%
Article 9/23/2011
TechCast Radio Show - Sept 15 Tracking the Tech Revolution, with Professor Bill. Program for Sept 15 Show with Marvin Cetron, President of Forecasting International William Halal Biocomputing -intro.
Biometrics -30%
Broadband -50%
Cloud Computing -30%
Intell. Interface -30%
Intelligent Web -30%
Optical Computers -intro.
Quantum Comput. -intro.
Smart Phones -30% SB
Thought Power -intro.
Virtual Reality -30%
Weak AI -30%
Article 9/14/2011
TechCast Radio Show - Sept 8 Tracking the Tech Revolution, with Professor Bill. Program for Sept 8 Show with John Petersen, Director of the Arlington Institute. Halal Altern. Energy -30% SB
Aquaculture - 50%
Climate Control -intro.
Green Business -30%
Hydrogen Economy -intro.
Nuclear Fusion -intro.
Organic Farming -30%
Precision Farming -30%
Recycling -50%
Smart Grids - 30%
Water Purification -90%
 		Article 9/5/2011
TechCast at World Future Society - Transportation Power Point presentation by Ken Harris, TechCast's Managing Editor and Editor of Transportation Ken Harris Eco-Bikes -30%
Electric Cars -30%
Fuel Cell Cars -intro. SB
Hi-Speed Trains -30%
Hybrid Cars -30%
Hypersonic Planes -intro.
Intelligent Cars -30%
Small Aircraft -30%
 		Article 9/3/2011
TechCast Radio Show - Sept 1 Tracking the Tech Revolution, with Professor Bill. Program for Sept 1 Show. William Halal All Technologies Article 8/29/2011
Can a Green Economy Save the Earth? Laura Huhn, TechCast's Editor for Energy & Environment, offers some hopeful guidance on the mounting crisis in energy, climate, environment decay, and other threats to the Earth. Laura Huhn Altern. Energy -30% SB
Aquaculture - 50%
Climate Control -intro.
Green Business -30%
Hydrogen Economy -intro.
Nuclear Fusion -intro.
Organic Farming -30%
Precision Farming -30%
Recycling -50%
Smart Grids - 30%
Water Purification -90%
 		Article 8/25/2011
IBM’s “Neurosynaptic Chips” Simulate Brain IBM has created chips that operate like human synapses. They can learn and change the behavior of their neural networks, forming the basis for a new class of intelligent computers Jim Kadtke Intelligent Web -30%
Weak AI -30%
Commentary 8/22/2011
TechCast at World Future Society - IT Presentation by Jim Kadtke, TechCast Editor of Information Technology Jim Kadkte Biocomputing -intro.
Biometrics -30%
Broadband -50%
Cloud Computing -30%
Intell. Interface -30%
Intelligent Web -30%
Optical Computers -intro.
Quantum Comput. -intro.
Smart Phones -30% SB
Thought Power -intro.
Virtual Reality -30%
Weak AI -30%
Article 8/12/2011
Air Tech Taking Off A slew of hot aircraft designs wowed people at the Paris Air Show, suggesting that a new breed of green, far faster air tech is taking off. William Halal Hypersonic Planes -intro.
Small Aircraft -30%
 		Commentary 8/11/2011
Web Hosting Get’s Good A wide variety of good hosting services are appearing that offer great values. William Halal All Technologies Commentary 8/3/2011
Virtual Education Breakthrough Salman Khan, the entrepreneur who developed on online video to help his niece learn math, has stimulated a flood of activity that promises to bring Virtual Education into the mainstream. William Halal Virtual Education -30%
 		Commentary 8/2/2011
Alternative Fuel Vehicles This is a fine study by three graduate students in the Emerging Technologies course at George Washington University. Kim, Alex, and Tim explore the relative benefits and drawbacks of hybrid, all-electric, and hydrogen fueled cars plus more. Kim Augustine, Alex Sandidge, Timothy Williams Electric Cars -30%
Fuel Cell Cars -intro. SB
Hybrid Cars -30%
 		Article 8/1/2011
TechCast at World Future Society - Energy & Environment Presentation by Laura Huhn, author and TechCast Editor for Energy & Environment Laura Huhn Altern. Energy -30% SB
Aquaculture - 50%
Climate Control -intro.
Green Business -30%
Hydrogen Economy -intro.
Nuclear Fusion -intro.
Organic Farming -30%
Precision Farming -30%
Recycling -50%
Smart Grids - 30%
Water Purification -90%
 		Article 7/26/2011
Possibly the Best A summary of accomplishments, suggesting that TechCast may possibly be the best forecasting system in the world. W. Halal All Technologies Commentary 7/22/2011
TechCast at World Future Society Power Point of Introduction to TechCast panel at the World Future Society Conference in Vancouver. Presentations by Laura Huhn, Jim Kadtke, and Ken Harris to follow. William Halal All Technologies Article 7/18/2011
World Future Society Panel Power Point of Bill Halal's overview of TechCast at the World Future Society Conference in Vancouver,  to a strong reception. Presentations by  Laura Huhn, Jim Kadtke, and Ken Harris to follow.  William Halal All Technologies Commentary 7/15/2011
TechCast Services Presentation on TechCast Consulting Services using our 130 international experts, university resources, and access to Washington, DC. Yannis Kalfoglou All Technologies Article 7/13/2011
Foresight Article Dr. Roy Pearson published a fine article on TechCast in Foresight: The International Journal of Applied Forecasting. Roy is Chancellor Professor of Business, William and Mary Mason School of Business, and a long-time TechCast expert. Roy Pearson All Technologies Article 7/13/2011
TechCast in Expresso Article about TechCast's work in Portugal's leading newspaper Jorge N. Rodrigues All Technologies Article 7/4/2011
Health Care Scanning and Forecasting Governments around the world are scanning and forecasting the revolution in medical technologies   William Halal Artificial Organs -intro.
Body Monitoring -30%
Cancer Cure -intro.
Child Traits -30%
Genetic Therapy -30%
GMO - 30%
Grown Organs -intro.
Life Extension - 100 yrs
Neurotech -30%
Personal Medicine -30%
Synthetic Biology -intro.
Telemedicine -30% SB
 		Commentary 6/17/2011
Cloud Computing This fine little study by Tim Gibson notes the different types of cloud computing – private, community, public, and hybrid. A survey of 79 computer users then shows that roughly 40% now use cloud, while another 20% are considering it. The survey also shows that people like the performance of cloud but are wary of its security and reliability. Tim Gibson Biocomputing -intro.
Biometrics -30%
Broadband -50%
Cloud Computing -30%
Convergence -30%
E-Government -30%
Entertainment -30% SB
E-Tailing -30%
Global Access -50%
Intell. Interface -30%
Intelligent Web -30%
Online Publishing -30%
Optical Computers -intro.
Quantum Comput. -intro.
Smart Phones -30% SB
TeleWork -30%
Thought Power -intro.
Video Conferencing -30%
Virtual Education -30%
Virtual Reality -30%
Weak AI -30%
Web 2.0 -50%
Article 6/14/2011
Technology's Promise  A new book has been published using the work of TechCast.   William Halal All Technologies Commentary 6/2/2011
TechCast in Rogue Magazine TechCast is featured in the introduction and the forecasts on Space Tourism, Quantum Computing, and Cancer Cure William E. Halal All Technologies Article 5/30/2011
DNI STUDY Study of Human Language Technologies conducted for the US Director of National Intellience by TechCast. William Halal Biometrics -30%
E-Government -30%
Intell. Interface -30%
Intelligent Web -30%
Weak AI -30%
Article 5/25/2011
KSU STUDY Study of 48 technologies conducted for King Saud University by TechCast William Halal and Henry Heilbrunn All Technologies Article 5/25/2011
Arab Spring and the Tech Revolution The Arab Spring is but the latest manifestation of the revolutionary power of Information Technology. Just like the fall of Communism, it reminds us that more transformative events are likely. William Halal Broadband -50%
Cloud Computing -30%
Smart Phones -30% SB
Web 2.0 -50%
Article 5/16/2011
The Shock Wave Engine This brilliant invention at the U. of Michigan may be far better than the old Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) - and good for hybrid cars. William Halal Hybrid Cars -30%
 		Commentary 5/11/2011
The Future of Nuclear Energy As the world reeled from Japan’s 2011 nuclear disaster, global leaders initiated a moratorium on building nuclear plants and called for strengthening safety regulations.  Where does nuclear energy go from here? Laura Huhn Altern. Energy -30% SB
 		Commentary 5/11/2011
Global MegaCrisis Study William Halal and Michael Marien All Technologies Article 4/26/2011
Synthetic Life Craig Venter’s Success and New Questions William Halal Artificial Organs -intro.
Body Monitoring -30%
Cancer Cure -intro.
Child Traits -30%
Genetic Therapy -30%
Grown Organs -intro.
Life Extension - 100 yrs
Personal Medicine -30%
Synthetic Biology -intro.
Telemedicine -30% SB
 		Commentary 4/4/2011
Electricity from the Air The vision of Nicola Tesla could prove to be valid as researchers find ways to extract electical power from ambient air. William E. Halal Altern. Energy -30% SB
 		Commentary 3/30/2011
Solar-Powered Night Flight To boldly demonstrate the enormous advances in batteries and efficient aircraft, the world's first "Solar Aircraft" is planned to fly around the globe nonstop - even through the dark of night. William Halal Altern. Energy -30% SB
 		Commentary 3/29/2011
Introducing TechCast 6.0 This Sixth Generation of TechCast has new features on a bright new homepage,  advancing our lead as possibly the best forecasting system in the world. William Halal All Technologies Commentary 3/29/2011
Framing Consciousness John Sagi was one of our first authors with a fine article "Can Computers Think?" In this new article, he surveys the literature on consciousness to define this poorly understood topic that is now gaining such attention. A graphic illustrates the tentative structure of consciousness. John Sagi Weak AI -30%
Article 3/3/2011
The IT Global Revolution - Evolve or Die Phil Nelson offers a badly needed touch of optimism by noting that major forecasts agree the IT revolution will soon transform life. It may be hard to imagine, but the next economic boom could release a burst of collaborative problem-solving, collective energy, and global consciousness. Phillip Nelson All Technologies Article 3/2/2011
Wireless now Mainstream Jim Kadtke, our field editor for IT, notes that TechCast experts confirm Wireless arrived in 2010.  The forecast will remain up for a while for the use of our subscribers.  James Kadtke Broadband -50%
Global Access -50%
Smart Phones -30% SB
 		Commentary 3/1/2011
Nuclear Fusion - Finally Lasers are being used to create net energy gains and look promising for commercial fusion.  William Halal Nuclear Fusion -intro.
 		Commentary 2/9/2011
Video Conferencing Almost Here Lower costs and good quality have allowed companies like Cisco to delivery video conferencing to the masses.  William Halal Broadband -50%
Intell. Interface -30%
Video Conferencing -30%
 		Commentary 1/31/2011
Now "dark flow" Galaxies are found to be speeding toward some mysterious point in the universe. Unable to explain this, scientists are calling it "dark flow" - like dark matter and dark energy. William E. Halal All Technologies Commentary 1/27/2011
Business Collaboration Could Transform the Economy William E. Halal All Technologies Article 1/12/2011
The IT/AI Revolution Heats Up This short essay suumarizes how the Web is changing the world, and how the pace of change is likely to explode in the next few years  William E. Halal All Technologies Commentary 1/11/2011
AI Entering Mainstream Phones that talk, intelligent search, and more are entering mainsteam use. Google, Intel and other companies are leading the way. William Halal Weak AI -30%
Commentary 1/5/2011
A First for Thought Power Using brain-computer interfaces, scientists have taught a monkey to "walk" a robot by simply thinking.   William E. Halal Thought Power -intro.
 		Commentary 12/28/2010
Singapore II TechCast visited Southeast Asia, speaking at Seoul, Taiwan, and Singapore to corporate CEOs and government officials. William Halal All Technologies Commentary 12/24/2010
National Academies Report TechCast was among the top three forecasting systems cited by the US National Academies in a seminal report.  William Halal All Technologies Commentary 12/16/2010
TechCast Accuracy Our annual analysis of accuracy confirms that the error band of TechCast's forecasts remains about +/- 3 years on average. Results also show a tendency to "lead" actual arrivals due to expert optimistism. Accuracy seems to have improved in recent years with more experts, improved methods, and constant updating of sound background data. William E. Halal All Technologies Article 8/30/2010
Study on Consciousness John Sagi frames structure of mind/spirit  William E. Halal Weak AI -30%
Commentary 7/15/2010
Use of Biometrics Two GWU graduate students, Vivian Chu and Gayathri Rajendran, provide an incisive survey of who is using biometrics, for what purpose, and the pros and cons. With security needs rising, the field has a bright future. Vivian Chu and Gayathri Rajendran Biometrics -30%
 		Article 6/16/2010
TechCast on Small Business Show Bill Halal Interview with Jim Blasingame William E. Halal All Technologies Commentary 4/22/2010
The Next IT/E-Commerce Boom TechCast forecasts $43 T global market   William E. Halal Biocomputing -intro.
Biometrics -30%
Broadband -50%
Convergence -30%
E-Government -30%
Entertainment -30% SB
E-Tailing -30%
Global Access -50%
Intell. Interface -30%
Intelligent Web -30%
Online Publishing -30%
Optical Computers -intro.
Quantum Comput. -intro.
Smart Phones -30% SB
TeleWork -30%
Thought Power -intro.
Video Conferencing -30%
Virtual Education -30%
Virtual Reality -30%
Weak AI -30%
Web 2.0 -50%
Commentary 1/30/2010
Estimating the Green Boom TechCast data suggest $20 trillion market  William E. Halal Altern. Energy -30% SB
Aquaculture - 50%
Climate Control -intro.
GMO - 30%
Green Business -30%
Hydrogen Economy -intro.
Nuclear Fusion -intro.
Organic Farming -30%
Precision Farming -30%
Recycling -50%
Smart Grids - 30%
Water Purification -90%
 		Commentary 1/4/2010
Google Adds GPS Nav. on Cell Phones Creative Destruction Ahead William E. Halal All Technologies Commentary 11/2/2009
Global Megacrisis Survey on 4 Scenarios from Disaster to Maturity William Halal and Michael Marien All Technologies Commentary 9/21/2009
The Next Next Things This is a beautifully illustrated full-page article that appeared in the Washington Post. It summarizes the work of TechCast, focusing on forecasts in Space Tourism, Intelligent Cars, Telemedicine, Thought Power, Artificial Intelligence, Smart Robots, Alternative Energy, and Cancer Cure. William E. Halal All Technologies Article 9/8/2009
TechCast Interviewed on Topical Currents Technologies of the Future William E. Halal All Technologies Commentary 8/20/2009
Business Collaboration Could Transform the Economy New Article William E. Halal All Technologies Commentary 8/7/2009
Technology Forecasting Discussion Group An invitation to join. William E. Halal All Technologies Commentary 7/23/2009
New Forecasts Quick Results on Intelligent Web and Body Monitoring William E. Halal Body Monitoring -30%
Intelligent Web -30%
 		Commentary 7/20/2009
Green IT One of our TechCast experts, Steve Ruth, has allowed us to reprint this new article showing how IT systems are going green. Steve Ruth Biocomputing -intro.
Biometrics -30%
Broadband -50%
Intell. Interface -30%
Intelligent Web -30%
Optical Computers -intro.
Quantum Comput. -intro.
Smart Phones -30% SB
TeleWork -30%
Thought Power -intro.
Virtual Reality -30%
Weak AI -30%
Article 7/15/2009
TechCast on Air America Bill Halal Interviewed on the Lionel Show William Halal All Technologies Commentary 7/9/2009
Virgin Galactic Breaks Ground First Space Tourism Flight Due 2011 William E. Halal Space Tourism -intro. SB
 		Commentary 7/2/2009
Crisis and Innovation Denis Balaguer is a TechCast expert who studies economics. This essay argues that the thought of Joseph Schumpeter offers a positive view of the 2008 economic crisis as an opportunity for the creative destruction that introduces new forms of economic growth. Denis Balaguer All Technologies Article 4/2/2009
TechCast on Kojo Nnamdi Show Bill Halal interviewed on WAMU William Halal All Technologies Commentary 3/17/2009
The Arlington Institute Alert John Petersen -- our famous colleague who called the global financial collapse with stunning accuracy months before it hit -- has allowed us to post his assessment of the economic crisis. This is a serious counterbalance to TechCast views, and we are pleased to present it here. John Petersen All Technologies Article 3/6/2009
Forecasts of a New Economic Boom in 2015 TechCast data show emerging technology frontiers are likely to lead the world out of global ecession. Green Business, Climate Control, Alternative Energy, E-Commerce, and other sectors are likely to start the next economic upcycle about 2015. William Halal All Technologies Article 2/1/2009
Governing Markets Bill Halal draws on a career of studying corporate governance to outline how the visible hand of stakeholder collaboration can augment the visible hand of free markets. Examples of progressive management from the leading edge suggest that a "quasi-democratic theory of the firm" seems to be evolving that can create more competitive enterprises that also serve the public welfare more effectively. William Halal All Technologies Article 2/1/2009
Breakthrough in DNA Sequencing New method reads code in real time William E. Halal Cancer Cure -intro.
Child Traits -30%
Genetic Therapy -30%
Grown Organs -intro.
Life Extension - 100 yrs
Personal Medicine -30%
Synthetic Biology -intro.
 		Commentary 1/20/2009
Washington Post Article TechCast get's full page coverage William E. Halal All Technologies Commentary 1/6/2009
The Automation of Thought TechCast forecasts that artificial intelligence is expected to automate routine human knowledge about 2020. This event is of profound significance because it extends the long advance of automation from farm work, to manufacturing, services, and now even to the automation of thought - moving our attention beyond knowledge to consciousness itself. William E. Halal Weak AI -30%
Article 11/6/2008
Nano Cargo Ships Tiny vessels find and kill cancer cells William E. Halal Cancer Cure -intro.
Nanotechnology -30% SB
 		Commentary 10/3/2008
Cloud Computing Google and Microsoft vye for the next IT frontier William E. Halal Convergence -30%
 		Commentary 4/30/2008
News Release TechCast working with Director of National Intelligence  Wiiliam Halal E-Government -30%
Commentary 4/15/2008
Accelerating Change Al Leedahl, one of our TechCast Experts, outlines the logic of accelerating technological change by drawing on the principles of Ray Kurzweil. Leedahl's theme is crucial because the Technology Revolution is poised to speed up relentlessly, driving a social transformation that is much debated today. Al Leedahl All Technologies Article 4/2/2008
The Biofuels Controversy Arguments over Ethanol are heating up. Peter King Altern. Energy -30% SB
Climate Control -intro.
Green Business -30%
Smart Grids - 30%
 		Commentary 3/15/2008
Life With Talking Machines   Speech recognition entering mainstream William Halal Intell. Interface -30%
Smart Phones -30% SB
Virtual Reality -30%
Weak AI -30%
Commentary 3/6/2008
Efficient Biomass Energy Almost Here     Startup producing $1/gallon fuel William Halal Altern. Energy -30% SB
 		Commentary 2/22/2008
End of copyright protection to unleash online entertainment Sony is last of music giants to drop music copyright protection William E. Halal Entertainment -30% SB
 		Commentary 1/22/2008
Introducing TechCast 5.0 Welcome to this greatly improved website William Halal All Technologies Commentary 12/26/2007
Thought Power High-Tech brain interfaces allow sheer thoughts to control machines and communicate with people William E. Halal Thought Power -intro.
 		Commentary 12/19/2007
Executive Course on International Security TechCast presented at this DoD Program on National Security Ryan All Technologies News release 10/11/2007
Is Employee Ownership Better? Employee ownership has been around a while but rarely caught on. Bryce Smith surveyed employee owners and finds high motivation and improved corporate performance. Time for a change?   All Technologies Article 8/5/2007
Two Paths to the RFID Revolution RFID tags promise to revolutionize product labeling but the technology must overcome obstacles in cost, usage, and acceptance. Mat Meyer explores two scenarios that RFID could take and shows that trends suggest it is likely to be used everywhere about 2015.   Smart Sensors -30%
 		Article 7/21/2007
The Metaverse: Life in 3D Virtual Environments This study by Mateo Fernandez outlines how Second Life and other virtual systems are forming a larger form of cyberspace where virtual life takes place. This emerging "Metaverse" will allow people to interact in 3D, fully immersive cyber-reality, extending most aspects of real life through space and time. Mateo Fernandez Entertainment -30% SB
Virtual Education -30%
Virtual Reality -30%
Web 2.0 -50%
Article 6/25/2007
Ray Kurzweil Apearance Via Hologram TechCast presented at the Discovery 7 Conference, but was happily upstaged when Ray Kurzweil appeared live via hologram. At one point, the moderator was holding a conversation with Kurzweil, and it looked like an ordinary chat between 2 people.   All Technologies News release 6/1/2007
TechCast Presents at Conference on Space Policy  TechCast was invited to present results of its space forecasts at an international conference sponsored by the National Defense University at Fort     McNair, Washington, DC.   All Technologies News release 4/27/2007
TechCast in Science & Spirit Great article in Science & Spirit magazine.   All Technologies News release 1/25/2007
Top Intelligence Conference TechCast Participates in “Emerging Technologies that Could Change the World” Conference held by the U.S. Director of National Intelligence.   All Technologies News release 12/22/2006
A Study of Web 2.0 TechCast participated in a study conducted by the Corporate Executive Board, with intriguing results. William E. Halal All Technologies News release 12/6/2006
TechCast Visits South Korea TechCast was a topic of discussion at the Global HR Forum, the Korean Parliament, and other venues. You may be interested in Bill Halal's "open letter" to the Korean people offering his thoughts on opportunities for technology in Asia.   All Technologies News release 11/14/2006
When Will Virtual Reality Become A Reality? Aaron Druck has been fascinated with virtual realty, like most of us, so he conducted a study to forecast its future use. Aaron explores the obstacles to VR in this article. He also presents results of a survey to estimate when it will be commercially available, the applications people favor, and how much they will pay. Aaron Druck Entertainment -30% SB
Virtual Education -30%
Virtual Reality -30%
Web 2.0 -50%
Article 10/26/2006
Federal Trade Commission to Use TechCast Advice The FTC's Tech-Ade Program enlists a TechCast blog to respond to questions on technology.   All Technologies News release 10/23/2006
Welcome to the Premier Online Technology Forecasting System TechCast has established a more sophisticated level of technology forecasting. By pooling the knowledge of 100 experts online, we offer the most authoritative forecasts available covering the full span of science and technology. You are invited to browse William E. Halal, PhD, President, TechCast LLC All Technologies Commentary 10/16/2006
Technology's Promise Highlights of the TechCast Project were published in the Futurist containing bubble charts for all seven fields, summaries of selected breakthrough analyses, and decade-by-decade scenarios.   All Technologies News release 10/11/2006
Web 2.0 The Internet is Moving to a Bottom-Up System   All Technologies News release 9/21/2006
Issues in Science & Technology Report of a Panel Discussion at the World Future Society Meeting of 2006 in Toronto, by Bill Halal, Kelly Carnes, Ted Gordon, and Ian Pearson Report of a Panel Discussion at the World Future Society Meeting of 2006 in Toronto, by Bill Halal, Kelly Carnes, Ted Gordon, and Ian Pearson Report of a Panel Discussion at the World Future Society Meeting of 2006 in Toronto, by Bill Halal, Kelly Carnes,   Altern. Energy -30% SB
Climate Control -intro.
Green Business -30%
Hydrogen Economy -intro.
Nuclear Fusion -intro.
Smart Grids - 30%
 		Article 8/28/2006
Conflicting Relations with Mobile Devices David Phillips examines the use of mobile devices by wireless warriors today to find out what we are really doing with these gadgets. His main finding is conflict - between employees, between employee and employer, between users and bystanders, and between productivity and etiquette. David Phillips Biometrics -30%
Broadband -50%
Convergence -30%
E-Government -30%
Entertainment -30% SB
E-Tailing -30%
Global Access -50%
Intell. Interface -30%
Online Publishing -30%
Smart Phones -30% SB
Virtual Education -30%
Web 2.0 -50%
Article 8/16/2006
Telework: Overcoming the Obstacles Veasna Chim surveyed Federal managers to explore the obstacles to teleworking and finds there are few good reasons to prevent taking advantage of this timely practice. "I like the idea that telework “brings the work to the worker," he concludes. "And since teleworking has been shown to benefit the employer as well, we have a win-win situation." Veasna Chim Broadband -50%
Convergence -30%
E-Government -30%
Entertainment -30% SB
E-Tailing -30%
Global Access -50%
Online Publishing -30%
Virtual Education -30%
Web 2.0 -50%
Article 8/6/2006
KM WORLD TechCast describes its model of "ONLINE LEARNING SYSTEMS" to the readers of KM WORLD, a top magazine in the critical field of Knowledge Management.   All Technologies News release 7/18/2006
Why Do People Reject or Accept Genetically Modified Foods? Whitney Tull produced this fine study of genetically modified foods, focusing on why some people seem to accept them just fine and others abhor the idea. We think she's discovered why great conflicts often rage over technological issues. Whitney Tull GMO - 30%
 		Article 7/5/2006
Self-Managed Teams: Organizations for the 21st Century Michelle May provides an incisive survey of attitudes toward this central concept for transforming workplaces. Read this while thinking about what would be best for your organization. Michelle May All Technologies Article 6/15/2006
Interview with the BCB Communicator TechCast interviewed by VP Penny Omnès. William E. Halal All Technologies Commentary 5/31/2006
NASA Langley Research Center TechCast presents to NASA scientists and engineers   All Technologies News release 5/16/2006
Resolving the Intelligent Design vs. Evolution Conflict Recent understanding of consciousness suggests a possible resolution to the nagging conflict over scientific evolution versus intelligent design. Both views may be basically correct. William E. Halal All Technologies Commentary 4/12/2006
TechCast Interviewed by Playboy Magazine TechCast was interviewed recently for an article in Playboy forecasting the top five technologies that are likely to dominate the next few years.   All Technologies News release 2/2/2006
Emerging Business Opportunities in Biometrics The identification of people using biometrics is poised to take off. This prescient study by Xi Su, a Chinese-American business analyst, evaluates the opportunities. Xi Su Convergence -30%
E-Government -30%
Entertainment -30% SB
E-Tailing -30%
Global Access -50%
Online Publishing -30%
Virtual Education -30%
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Article 2/1/2006
Nanotech to Go Mainstream by 2020 The Economic Times, India's largest daily newspaper, invited the following article from TechCast for its New Years Day Edition, 2006   All Technologies News release 1/10/2006
Energy Impact of Emerging Technologies Skip Laitner of the EPA has been striving to improve national energy forecasts by incorporating Delphi methods. This article reports his recent work, including results of the TechCast study listed below. Skip Laitner Altern. Energy -30% SB
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EPA Study TechCast completed this study for the Environmental Protection Agency to demonstrate how our method might improve national energy models. The study also broke new ground by showing close agreement between two groups of experts and by forecasting complete adoption trajectories. William Halal and Jeff Kallmeyer Altern. Energy -30% SB
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TechCast 's Value Noted Fleet Owner Magazine published a piece on TechCast, noting that the site carries technology forecasting to "a new level of insight and understanding."   All Technologies News release 8/15/2005
Attitudes Toward Androids Technology trends are introducing robots in offices and homes, raising the issue of how we interact with our mechanical brethren. This study of public attitudes toward living with androids offers fascinating forecasts. For instance, the authors find that people prefer female robots. Tom Mix and Jason Rupinski Smart Robots -30%
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Business Opportunities In Biometrics Biometrics is a hot new emerging technology that could resolve today's mounting security threats. This study by Chinese business analyst Xi Su forecasts market growth, strategic applications in business and government, and prospects for improving security. Xi Zu Biometrics -30%
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The GW Forecast This is the first article published by the team that now sponsors TechCast, when mail was used to manage the Deplhi process. Contrast this with the present status of TechCast, and extrapolate to where we should be in another 10 years. Halal, William E. All Technologies Article 7/8/2005
The Bandwidth Solution The burgeoning demand for bandwidth requires more than DSL, cable, or wireless. Hong and Lee explain the central role of optical fiber building global network backbones. Soon-Seong Hong and Jong-Hyuk lee Broadband -50%
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Article 3/26/2005
Space Colonization for Dummies Roy Garrison makes the exotic challenge of pioneering human settlements in space easy to grasp for lay people. A short but complete tour of the field. Roy Garrison First Contact -intro.
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Can Computers Think? Dr. John Sagi addresses the issue of machine intelligence using an extensive survey with thought provoking results. John Sagi All Technologies Article 3/11/2005
The Intelligent Internet TechCast studies show e-commerce should reach 30% adoption about 2010 along with an intelligent interface, introducing a conversational form of working, shopping and conducting most other social functions online. This premium article is made available so that visitors can sample TechCast Publications. Halal, William E. All Technologies Article 3/6/2005
Governing the Internet Miriam Sapiro was an adviser to President Clinton and is now an international consultant. She analyzes the international body that regulates the Internet. Miriam Sapiro, CEO All Technologies Commentary 3/6/2005
Voice Over Packet Cable Harvey Bazarian heads an IT consulting group that works at the frontier of innovation. He sums up the enormous potential of this better version of VOIP that could revolutionize communications. Harvey Bazarian, CEO All Technologies Commentary 3/2/2005
AOL Award TechCast wins First Prize in AOL technology strategy competition.   All Technologies News release 2/27/2005
Newsweek Article TechCast's work featured in Newsweek.   All Technologies News release 2/9/2005
E-DATING: Shopping Online for Romance Ryfie Amkraut conducted this study while a student in Prof. Halal's Emerging Technologies course because she was struck by the flurry of online dating services. It will intrigue you. Ryfka Amkraut All Technologies Commentary 10/10/2004
The Decline of Scientific Rationalism Professor John Artz integrates his studies of philosophy and computers to conclude that today's "rational" model of knowledge will soon pass. John Artz All Technologies Commentary 2/24/2002
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