Star Trek is one of the most famous television shows and media franchises in the world today, and while many love the storylines of the original show, along with its spinoffs and movies, Roadtickle says we may not fully realize the impact the show has had on our lives.
No, we are not talking about pop culture impacts, but what Star Trek envisioned for technology, which then inspired many scientists to make those visions a reality.
In many ways, that little show from the 1960s has essentially invented the future as we know it.
1. Personal computing
2. Portable computer memory
3. Wireless ear-piece
4. GPS
5. Tricorders
6. Plasma screens
7. Cell phones
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