BT's futurology department have once again gazed into the future and seen smelly TVs, space elevators and thought input to computers. Using a rather lovely flash animation you can view the predicted developments of industry and lifestyle by clicking on their strands.

BT researcher and editor of the timeline Ian Neild said: "The timeline enables organisations to design technology and products with future customers in mind, with a vision of the kind of environment they will be living in.

"Looking at the future of education or lifestyles, for example, will impact the way BT enhances and develops its broadband network."
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