We will be bidding the phone farewell soon. Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg want you to forget your mobile phone and these are the alternatives to it
Technology is constantly evolving, but it is currently evolving at a much faster rate than ever before. So it is no surprise that mobile phones, which have now become an essential part of many people’s daily lives, are being replaced by new, more advanced, more practical, and more revolutionary devices.
That’s what tech gurus like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk are predicting. They claim that the end of smartphones may be closer than we think and that this shift will radically change the way we communicate and interact with the world.
In light of this scenario, it is worth asking: Are we really ready to abandon mobile phones and embrace a new technological era? This change will not be easy, and not everyone will be comfortable with it, but it seems inevitable that sooner or later we will have to adapt to this new reality.
These experts believe that the smartphone is no longer the future of personal technology but rather a device that has reached the pinnacle of innovation. Here are the futuristic devices that these pioneers believe will replace mobile phones in the coming years and how they will impact the daily lives of all users.
- Mark Zuckerberg
For Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta (the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp), the transition from mobile phones to another device is imminent. In his view, smart glasses will be the natural replacement for smartphones this decade.
According to him, the smartphone has already reached its peak development and is unable to offer new innovative experiences that justify its continued use for many more years. Devices like the Ray-Ban Meta will be able to offer augmented reality and interactive holograms in real time.
You can check messages, watch videos, or view relevant information displayed directly in your field of vision without having to take any device out of your pocket. You will be able to sit in a cafe and watch the news in front of you while interacting with your surroundings in a more natural and immersive way.
According to Zuckerberg, this change will happen in the same way that smartphones have partially replaced laptops and desktop computers: for convenience, practicality, and ease of use. Smart glasses could replace many of the functions you currently perform with your mobile phone and integrate seamlessly into your daily activities.
- Bill Gates
If Zuckerberg’s smart glasses sound revolutionary to you, brace yourself for Microsoft founder Bill Gates’ futuristic vision, which goes even further. For him, the next big technological leap is “smart tattoos,” an innovation developed by specialist companies like Chaotic Moon that can turn your skin into a technological interface.
It’s not permanent; it’s temporary, but it uses a special ink with nanotubes and biosensors, allowing it to perform multiple functions. Smart tattoos can monitor your health in real time, provide you with vital information about your medical details, and even replace everyday items like credit cards or ID cards.
These tattoos have huge potential, as they could be used to store medical data, facilitate instant payments, control devices remotely, or interact with technological elements without the need for a mobile phone as an intermediary. Gates firmly believes that this development represents a natural step towards a more convenient, connected, and completely mobile-free future.
-Elon Musk
Finally, Elon Musk, known for his innovative initiatives with Tesla and SpaceX and owner of the social network X (Twitter), is proposing a completely different solution: brain implants capable of controlling devices directly from the brain.
His company, Neuralink, is developing brain-computer interfaces that would allow you to interact with technology through simple thoughts without even needing smart glasses or a tattoo. Musk’s proposal involves inserting tiny chips into the brain that would be able to decode neural signals and turn them into technological actions.
Although this approach is initially aimed at people with disabilities or mobility issues, Elon Musk predicts that within a few years the technology will be advanced and safe enough for anyone to use in their daily lives. You will be able to control a robotic arm or even browse the internet with your mind, without screens or external devices.
It's certainly a bold proposition, but Musk insists we're only just beginning to discover the full potential of brain implants, a technology that will completely revolutionize your relationship with the digital world and quickly make you forget your dependence on your cell phone.
All three of these great pioneers agree that the future of technology involves devices that increasingly integrate with your body and the environment. While the idea of giving up your cell phone may seem far-fetched to you right now, the next few years will be crucial in determining which technology will finally succeed in replacing the smartphones you consider essential today.