Back in 1989, the future was October 21 2015 — the future where Michael J. Fox traveled as Marty McFly in Back to the Future Part II.
We’re descending toward Hill Valley, California, at 4:29 pm, on Wednesday, October 21st, 2015.
According to the movie, you should be looking outside your window today to a scene of hoverboards, flying cars and self-tying shoes. Can you see any?
Brands like Pepsi are also having fun with this day; Pepsi has announced that is reissuing a limited release of Pepsi Perfect, the drink featured in the film.
So, let’s have a look at which predictions the movie got right.
Drones
A drone was flying around the Hill Valley courthouse taking pictures.
Hoverboards
Well it’s not entirely here yet, but at least someone is trying.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5xse0Abulc
Wearables
Google Glass / Microsoft’s Hololens anyone?
Video calls
Do we really need to explain? 🙂
Wireless gaming
Don’t you love your Nintendo Wii?
Fingerprint scanners
Yep, another tech predicted and being currently used buy major brands.
Tablets
Behold the magic of Steve Jobs!
Self lacing sneakers
Nike is going for it.
Awesome stuff!
The Back To The Future trilogy remains one of the best movies I’ve personally seen, and to be honest I’m glad there won’t be a reboot; the classics should remain untouched.
It means your future hasn’t been written yet. No one’s has. Your future is whatever you make it. So make it a good one, both of you.
