(cuckoo clock chimes) - Oh, hi. Technology changes at such a rapid pace, that by the time you buy the latest phone or computer it's already old. Todd, I just bought the
new iPhone 10, you jealous? Bro, that phone is so last week, I got the new iPhone 11, it's got lick ID. You lick to unlock it. But those are just the things
that you'd expect to change. As it turns out, there
are much bigger things that we commonly use
that will surprisingly not just change, but be completely gone in less than 20 years. (whooshing) (electronic buzzing) (popping) Here are 10 pieces of tech
that won't exist in 20 years. (electronic buzzing) Number 10 are rear-view mirrors. (electronic buzzing) Some of you already don't use these. I see how you drive. As the saying goes, you should always keep your eyes forward, but check your mirrors to see where you've been. Well, it won't be long before you won't be checking those mirrors at all. With the evolving technologies going into cars these days, the
odds of companies using cameras over old-school rear-view mirrors is getting better and better each year. Not to mention that
they will come standard with any driverless vehicle, which will also skyrocket in popularity in the coming years. Todd, is there a ghost driving that car? Oh, it's a Tesla. Cameras are getting less expensive, adding to car companies' willingness to not only replace the rear-view mirrors, but the side ones as well. 20 years from now, the only way to see a car mirror will likely, and ironically, to look back at it. Number nine are phone towers. (electronic buzzing) As technology advances,
it also often shrinks allowing the same work to be done while taking up less space. Such will be the case for phone towers, which will one day soon become so small that they won't be there at all. Some smartphones can already communicate with each other at distances
of up to 500 meters. This technology, which
was dubbed LTE Direct was developed by Qualcomm, and has been in the experimental
phase for a few years now with mega-companies
like Facebook and Yahoo, creating different applications for it. It uses the smartphone's LTE radio to connect to other devices
within a range directly. Meaning that there's no
tower needed in between them. As this technology
advances, it will eventually eliminate the need for towers altogether. Which is probably for the best because have you ever
seen a cell phone tower? It's not exactly pretty. They look like they were developed by people that used to
walk 10 miles uphill towards school, and 10 miles uphill back. Number eight are remote controls. (electronic buzzing) Frantic searches for the television remote are almost unheard of now. But in 20 years, they will definitely be a thing of the past. Billions and billions of devices are already connected to the internet, meaning that they can be controlled through a computer tablet or
even your phone or smartwatch. Smart home assistance such as Google Home or Amazon Alexa, allow you
to control media devices with just your voice. Hey, Alexa, who's the
sexiest person in the room? You are, big poppa pom. Damn right. Even fancy controllers for climate within the home will be unnecessary. You could literally
just tell your assistant to warm things up a few degrees or cool things down if you want to chill. Wait, that already exists? Mm hm, my point exactly. Number seven are credit cards. (electronic buzzing) When credit cards were first introduced, they made paying for food
and entertainment a snap. The first widespread charge card was from Diner's Club, and was
introduced in the 1950s. Quickly gaining 20,000
cardholders in over a year. But that was 68 years ago and times and technology have changed, baby. Many companies, such as
Starbucks and McDonald's, along with hundreds of other businesses, are already offering payments
through a tap of a phone. Some have their own apps,
while others take advantage of the payment features that are built-in to newer smartphones. Or watches. Don't forget the watches again. That's happening today, but in 20 years, we could be paying for things with a single fingerprint scan or even tiny scannable devices implanted in us. And okay, the coffee will be six dollars. One, two, three, four, five, six. Okay, let me scan it with my finger now. Number six are metal keys. (electronic buzzing) Embrace the future and
never lock your keys in your car again. The technology to
completely replace physical metal keys already exists. It's only a matter of time before it completely takes over. New cars already have push-button starters that only require a fob
to be in close proximity, usually in a driver's
pocket on a key ring of keys that will also no longer be needed. Imagine doors unlocking
and opening in buildings simply because your
phone gets close to them. And you can already get locks that open with voice commands,
retinal, or fingerprint scans or even just the right gesture. Hey, Siri, I'm home. (hands smacking) Believe it or not, you can even get a little RFID tag implanted in your hand so a sensor can see if it's you, and physically open the lock. Although I wouldn't
recommend that last one because they're gonna find you. They know where you are. Wear a metal hat. Number five is physical media. (electronic buzzing) Now this one's not much of a shocker. In the early 2000s, VHS met its end when DVDs became the norm. Just as audio cassette tapes were replaced by CDs in the late 1980s. However, the age of
physical media may soon come to an end altogether. Except vinyl. Vinyl's gonna be around forever. It's the hipster style. Streaming services, such as Netflix, on-demand video with cable packages, and obviously the YouTubes,
have reduced the need to even buy Blu-ray discs, which have already replaced DVDs. And who could forget the
iPod and other MP3 players that have eliminated the need to own CDs. Unless you're in a car with a CD player, and no auxiliary port, in which case, what kind of Uber are you taking? Even video games and
books will no longer need physical elements beyond the
gaming systems and tablets. The world is going digital. I suggest you join us. (screams) Number four is wired phone chargers. (electronic buzzing) Imagine never having to worry about your cell phone dying ever again. No more missed calls or disconnections or even mis-tweets due to power issues. And all without the necessity of plugging your device into a wall outlet, a USB port, or even a computer. I feel like we've all been waiting for this for a long time. How aren't we there yet? Step it up, Samsung and Apple. Let's go. Wired phone chargers are already on their way out. With the number of new smartphones able to be charged with
special wireless Qi pads. Simply setting your phone
near one of these things will start the charging process. Meaning you just need to
physically be close to one. But technology will go further. Companies are already developing tech that uses radio waves and WiFi signals along with special
antennas to carry energy to your smartphone from
over 4.6 meters away. Soon you could literally
be out on the town, dancing and partying it
up, and your body will be charging your phone for you. That's called bio-electricity. You're basically a battery. Number three are ATMs and wallets. (electronic buzzing) The way we pay for things seems to change every few years. Though cold, hard cash has always seemed to be a favorite. However, with the advancements
in financial security associated with online and app banking, it won't be long before
governments stop wasting their budgets on printing cash. And instead switch to
digital-only currencies. Fun fact, only about 9% of the world right now is physical cash. Let that melt into your brain. As paper, metal, and plastic
money is circulated out, things like wallets and
automated teller machines will no longer really have a purpose. It won't be long before driver's licenses and other pieces of
identification become obsolete. Especially if the cars
are driving themselves. No more having to find an ATM, or carrying around
crumpled up, nasty bills. By the way, what are you doing carrying around all those nasty,
crumpled up dollar bills? Why do you carry so many? You going somewhere tonight? I know where you're going. Filthy piglet. Number two are needles. (electronic buzzing) Unless you're diabetic or
have some other illness, you are not used to needles, and you probably don't like 'em. Luckily for everyone, the
era of the needle injection could very well be coming to an end. MIT has announced two different
projects to end the terror. The first is a form of
jet injection technology which can shoot a substance faster than the speed of sound through an opening in your skin that's
practically microscopic. The second method involves the patient actually swallowing a capsule
with a needle inside of it. Yeah, I know. But it could be the safest way to deliver drugs, allowing the medication to be administered more efficiently. After the tiny needles
inject the stomach lining, they are slowly destroyed
by the digestive system. Let's just hope that all
goes according to plan, 'cause the last thing I wanna do is be pooping out needles. (gags) And number one are cinemas. (electronic buzzing) It's been said, more than once, that the days of going out to the movies are coming to an end. Especially with the invention
of the television set, which brought entertainment right into the family's living room. But still, people defied logic, and kept going out because they felt the experience of watching a movie couldn't be duplicated at home. But things continue to change. 3D and HD televisions are becoming more affordable and easy to set up, creating big picture and
sound for home theaters. In the long run, it'll simply cost less than going to the movies. And it's kinda more convenient. On top of all of this, the emergence of virtual reality technology
has given people the ability to actually visit
a digital movie theater from the comfort of their own home. You can even yell at someone to sit down and get off their phone, virtually. And that's it. If you enjoyed this video and you'd like to see more like it in the future, subscribe to my channel
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