: Predictions centered on larger screens for iPhones (which came true with the iPhone 6) and a "renaissance in multitasking" for both iOS and Android. [10, 1]
: Early bloggers predicted our phones would become "hubs" for everything from smart houses to connected cars, a trend that has only accelerated since. [10] 🏈 Sports and Pop Culture Personal Predictions For 2014
Looking back at personal predictions for 2014 provides a fascinating window into how we viewed the future a decade ago. At the time, the digital world was transitioning into the "mobile-first" era, social media was maturing, and the "Internet of Things" was just beginning to enter the mainstream conversation. 📱 Technology and the Mobile Shift : Predictions centered on larger screens for iPhones
: Predictions that were ahead of their time (e.g., the dominance of the Cloud). [19] At the time, the digital world was transitioning
: Predictions were high for "12 Years a Slave" to sweep major awards and for Matthew McConaughey to receive his first Oscar nomination (which he eventually won for Dallas Buyers Club ). [6]
: Commentators predicted that both gay marriage and marijuana legalization would gain significant momentum in more states throughout the year. [1]
Personal blog posts from late 2013 and early 2014 show a mix of data-driven forecasting and "gut feeling" guesses. [3, 18]