Now I don’t usually predict things because predicting things is a dangerous business. But this morning, with 60mph winds and driving rain, I’m feeling like taking some risk. So:

1. All the voice-activated software that’s getting so much buzz these days will not be adopted by mainstream. How long has voice-dial been available on your cell phone? Do you use it regularly. Me neither.

2. Apple’s much much much buzzed about iTablet thingy (the iPad, maybe?) will not be nearly as popular as the iPhone. It’s nothing more than a netbook without a hardware keyboard. And those already exist for medium-sized and omy semi-enthusiastic audience. Besides that, it’ll require a man-purse to lug the thing around with you. I think it’ll work as a niche product, like the Mac Air, but it will never live up to the hype.