Invention In-ten -tions

The past decade has been marked by many new and fun gizmos and gadgets. However, as technology advances, there are sure to be better inventions in this new decade.
      In the last ten years, Apple has released a lot of unique items, and they are not done doing so.
   So far they have come out with the iPod classic, iPod touch, iPod nano and iPod shuffle, as well as the new generations of these old favorites.
   This was, of course, in partnership with the many new laptops, desktops and software they developed. Not to mention the highly anticipated Apple Tablet, also known as the iPad, which is basically an oversized iPod touch.
   This new computer from Apple will definitely be top notch. Described by Apple founder, Steve Jobs, as “magical,” it is sure to go beyond anything most people have imagined.
   Kyle Chin, Granite Bay High School junior, said, “I think (Apple) will have iScooters and iRobots, because Apple is slowly dominating the world of technology.”
   This new decade also will bring many new cars.
   Already released is the third generation of the Toyota Prius. Not only does this car get over 50 mpg, but it parks itself.
   Cool features like this are probably going to become more common in all cars, instead of being in only a few types.
    “I think that cars in the next decade will be more eco friendly,” Justin Hushbeck, a GBHS junior, said.
   With the economy down and sales on cars still low, companies will continue their search for the next hit model.
   Whether it is a cool, luxury-minded or eco friendly automobile, cars are certainly on their way to futuristic Jetson-esque models.
   As far as new games go, there is also a lot to look forward to.
   There are rumors of a new Wii system. This new Wii would be in high definition and display a picture quality much similar to an Xbox 360 or a Playstation 3.
   Considering graphics are usually the chief concern for most people, the new Wii will be better suited for the enjoyment of older people, but will also cover the kid-friendly options.
   The new Wii doesn’t have an exact release date, but some sources say it could come out as early as 2011.
   As far as an Xbox 720 or a Playstation 4, nothing is official, but it’s safe to assume that there will definitely be some new gaming systems.
   Usually these systems follow an eight year cycle, so the time is coming for some new ones to be released.
   Games for these systems are also probably going to be amped up as well.  They are already getting bigger and better with graphics getting more lifelike.
   So maybe the next step will be to actually put the gamer in the game, kind of like the old Playstation game Eyetoy.
   The Eyetoy is a camera that goes on top of your television, and makes it look like you are inside the television.
   This would make games even more real and definitely more fun.
   Some students expect bigger things than just new games coming out within the next few years.
   Kevin Kong, a GBHS junior, said, “I think that in the years to come, there will be anti-gravity/ Velcro suits to allow us to travel through the air safely.”
   All we know for sure is that as scientists come out with new amazing technologies, many fun new toys will be available.
   Who knows, maybe anti-gravity and Star Wars lightsabers are closer then we think.