5 Things To Come in 2007

My completely random predictions for what will come in 2007. (In no particular order.)

1. Apple with their iTV or someone else (possibly Nintendo with their Wii) will finally marry the Internet, TV, movies, music, photos and communication into a family room ready devices with TIVO like ease of use. I know some things are already out there but I believe they lack the "so easy it's fun" quality that enables them to break into the mainstream.
   
2. A growing tide of celebrities/entertainers/musicians will emerge from the realm of Web 2.0 and the old media will over emphasize and/or misinterpret what this means.
3. One of the major US automakers (probably Ford) will be purchased/merge/strategically partner with an Asian automaker.
4. Environmental consumerism will be further fueled and driven by emerging ecoweb portals such as Treehugger. Doing the right thing for the planet gets married to the American love for shopping with the result being increased innovation and profits for forward thinking companies.
   
5. The impact of a multi-year/multi-nation war will start to impact Americans at home in a more tangible way in 2007. The mounting toll (people and treasure) will drive decisions not just in Washington but on Wall Street and Main Street.