Calling Gadget Freaks...

I've always been fascinated by innovative devices (Read: I love my job). Most of them end up being ambitious projects by technical wizards... but they dont quite mature to the end of their "hype cycle" and hence vaporize before showing any sign of mass appeal. Nevertheless, they certainly cause that temporary buzz and give us a peek into our future.

Ceatec is Asia's largest techonology showdown, held every year in Japan. The big-wigs of technology showcase all their prototypes out here and astonish the audience.

This years event has featured some landmark gadgets. From devices by Sony and Toshiba fuelling the BlueRay - HD-DVD war, to wi-fi cameras and personal media players, to even talking robots that will control your home.

Technology is sure advancing fast, but perhaps too fast? Here's a thought... close your eyes and imagine a simple middle class family that celebrated this very night because they finally bought that elusive computer for their home. Can you feel that moment of joy? Amplify that feeling for millions of similar families. Now take these simple thoughts with you, and walk into Ceatec.... and if you wish.. spend an hour browsing through 74 pages of images describing our future. Your thoughts?