Sometimes it’s hard to imagine how a new technology will affect your life. Nobody thought that 10 years after getting the internet in their homes, they’d be online everywhere and all the time with smartphones. Gartner consulting firm (咨询公司) spends a lot of time researching and thinking about what the future will be like, and they have created a list of “strategic (战略性的) technologies”. These are things that can deeply affect our lives in as few as five years, but are still getting ready for widespread use. Have a look and get prepared for what’s coming.