End of Phones? Gates Bets on Skin Tech Tattoos

End of Phones? Gates Bets on Skin Tech Tattoo

Bill Gates has made a big claim. He says smartphones might soon be gone. Instead, electronic tattoos could take their place. This news is buzzing around the world. People in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, Australia, and even Antarctica are talking about it. But is it real? Let’s look at what he said.

First, smartphones have been with us for years. We use them every day. To call friends. To check emails. To watch videos. However, Gates thinks this will change. He points to new tech called electronic tattoos. These are like stickers on your skin. They use tiny parts to connect to the internet. Moreover, they can track your health too.

So, how do these tattoos work? They are made with smart ink. This ink has small capacitors. You put them on your arm or hand. Then, you can swipe or touch to do things. Like send a message. Or open a door. No need for a screen. And they run without big batteries. That makes them easy to use. But wait, there’s more. They check your heart rate. Your temperature. Even if you’re sick early.

Gates talked about this in recent talks. He said the tech comes from a company called Chaotic Moon. Accenture bought it later. Now, it’s growing fast. For example, in health care, it could help doctors watch patients from far away. In sports, it tracks how you move. Yet, not everyone is happy.

Privacy is a big worry. These tattoos collect lots of data. Where you go. How you feel. Who owns that info? Also, security risks are there. Hackers might try to get in. What if someone steals your data from your skin? On the other hand, it could be safer than phones. No passwords needed. Just your body.

Moreover, think about the world impact. In Asia, where phones are cheap, this could make tech even better. In Africa, it helps with health in remote spots. Europe might like the green side, no waste from old phones. South America could use it for work. Australia for sports. North America for daily life. Even in cold Antarctica, scientists could track health easy. All ages can use it. Kids for fun. Adults for work. Old folks for health checks.

Now, let’s look at some data. The smartphone market is still big. In 2025, global shipments hit 295 million in Q2. That’s up 1% from last year. Revenue is about $485 billion. But growth is slow. Projections show it will reach $578 billion by end of 2025. By 2030, maybe $843 billion. However, if tattoos take over, this could drop.

Here is a simple graph of smartphone shipments (in millions):

Highlight: Slow growth shows room for new tech like tattoos.

Electronic tattoos are in development. Labs make them thinner. Better at sensing. For instance, one type measures brain waves. Another checks stress. But they are not ready yet. Gates thinks they will be soon.

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One external link: Read more on MSN about Gates’ prediction.