When looking at new or emerging technology and when trying to predict future trends, a balance needs to be made. We need to recognise game changers but equally to accept evolution over revolution.

Let’s take this by example; video tapes to DVD to hard drive recording. First was the battle of formats, Betamax vs VHS. VHS did not win on technical merit but it did win consensus. For a moment in time, multiple flying erase heads were setting exceptional standards of engineering and production. Then from left field, or so it seemed, digital formats were revolutionising our world. In truth, CDs and DVDs struggled to be accepted. However, as is so often the case, the turning point was characterised by a peak of exceptional bloom followed by sudden extinction.

Let’s translate that to display technology which is undergoing rapid change in so many areas. Aesthetic, sharper, wider and larger screens. Add some 3D technology and add a free roaming 360 degree view. Merge all that with tactile and gesture based interaction. With so much going on, you have to ask yourself, how big and immersive are those screens going to get before we move to the next level?

More inches, less bucks; TV is coming to wallpaper. Screen size will be a big indicator of change. Just when you think screens can’t bigger, thinner, brighter, they will. BOOM - screens will disappear. Direct to retina image projection is coming. Your mobile phone will track and project personalised images to both eyes. Screen size will become irrelevant and subliminal advertising to your peripheral vision is coming.