The shape of things to come: a timeline of technology

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Bewildered by what tech companies will think up next? Then this infographic is for you, and has ideas most of us couldn’t possibly have imagined. They vary from undersea and floating cities to volcanic mining – with much in between, especially in the areas of energy and health. But, as London undergoes another beautiful heatwave, 2026 seems a long time to wait for “smart clothing” that can adapt colour, shape and temperature requirements…