“Computers are now largely invisible and are embedded everywhere — in walls, tables, chairs, desks, clothing, jewelry, and bodies.”

Ray KurzweilThought Leader

Inventor and futurist, author of The Age of Spiritual Machines

Embedded and wearable computing did become pervasive by 2019 (smart speakers, sensors, smartwatches, connected appliances), but computing was arguably more visible than ever — dominated by handheld screens and laptops rather than disappearing into furniture, clothing and bodies.