In 1987, the BBC's 'Tomorrow's World' showcased a series of technological predictions that would take effect by 2024. Many forecasts turned out to be remarkably close to reality, including weather-acclimating fabrics, fingerprint passwords, and smartwatches. While some predictions, like thermo-sensitive suits, missed the mark by a narrow margin, they laid a foundation for contemporary innovations like Uniqlo's Heattech line. The most accurate forecast was a satellite-connected watch reminiscent of today's smartwatches. However, some projections, such as portable printers, did not align with advancements seen in modern technology.
The most prescient of the predictions was the chrome-and-lime-green hued watch, which looked like digital watches of the era but would operate as a 'satellite-connected' dispatch center.
When walking across the deeply 1980s-esque set for 'Tomorrow's World,' host Howard Stableford predicted that in the future, suits would be chemically treated to make them thermosensitive.
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