Why Wi-Fi-only won't cut it any more
3G SIMs are moving beyond just phones – are multi-SIM contracts on the way?
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Next Big Thing – interplanetary internet
Well, how else did you think you were going to instant message ET once he's got home?
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Next Big Thing – cameras that see round corners
Think no-one can see you picking your nose? Future Laser Camera can – and it will hunt you down
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Next Big Thing – electro grip plastic
Your mobile could soon switch from smooth to grippy in an instant thanks to a new plastic discovery
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Next Big Thing – app controlled speaker lights
NEC Lighting stopped just short of designing the ultimate disco ball but we still want some of this LED action in our lounge
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Next Big Thing – personal space probes
A space-faring scheme for the less financially-gifted satellite and star fan
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Next Big Thing – Unprinting
New process removes ink from paper, allowing it to be reused up to five times. Praise science
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Next Big Thing – 3D translator avatars
Microsoft has already developed the kit to create an avatar that'll speak 26 different languages – with your face and voice
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Next Big Thing – 64 core processors from HP
Integrated photonics as it’s called could make processors up to six times faster and super power efficient
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Next Big Thing – police drones
The US is getting drone spies in 90 days – it’s only a matter of time before the UK is similarly swarmed
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Next Big Thing – waterproof iPhone
Soon you need not fear dropping your iThing in the briny deep
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Next Big Thing – Twin headphones
Sharing is caring – so show your sensitive side with these twin headphones
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Next Big Thing – Codecademy
A fun, simple way to learn the language of the internet is headed your way
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Next Big Thing – personal cloud servers
Shake your PC out of its slumber and grab your files remotely with this nifty USB device
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Next Big Thing – LightBeam
Throw away your laptop! With LightBeam, the world is your computer


