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Here are 10 Amazing Inventions That You Could Own In 2016:10. The Wearable RevolutionWearable tech is nothing new but in 2016 there'll be a lot more competition, which suggests that prices may come down and become more affordable.Fitness trackers will need to go up against smartwatches, which include a lot of fitness-tracking features already but in a more fashion-forward package
9. Autonomous Driving CarsThere's already been some serious rumblings about autonomous driving in the past with Google, and now Ford and Kia are making plans for driverless cars - or at least that's what they'd hoped.Ford recently signed up to the California Autonomous Vehicle Testing Program in order to take its autonomous vehicle experiments to public roads. 
8. A Drone To Secure Your HomeThis sounds like something out of Star Wars but it's true. Not everyone can afford the service from the expensive security companies, so how about a drone? Well, Tokyo-based security company Secom is putting the final touches to a drone that is capable of following an intruder while taking pictures for future use.
7. A Pill To Prevent Sunburn?In 2011, British researchers uncovered the unique way coral shields itself against harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. They believed the discovery could pave the way for a sunscreen revolution with a tablet that protects both skin and eyes. If the research progresses as hoped, the first sunscreen pill could potentially become a reality within five years (2016).
6. OLED ScreensOrganic light-emitting diodes (OLED) are now available in a wide range of devices and in 2016 the prices look set to fall greatly in price. These use less power than traditional LCDs whilst allowing sharper, thinner, brighter displays and eliminating the need for back lights. Additionally, sunlight that would normally 'wash out' a display has no effect; the screens appear the same even in broad daylight, or when tilted at an angle.
5. Polymer BanknotesUntil now, all banknotes in the UK were made from cotton fibre and linen rag. This meant they could damage easily or even fade - five pound notes in particular, which lasted on average for just one year. In 2016, a new range of smaller, plastic banknotes are due to enter circulation.
4. 5G5G is coming to a town near you faster than you might think. With speeds that could eventually hit hundreds of times those of 4G, it promises to transform the way we communicate with each other and with our devices once again. Researchers and authorities are hoping to have a specification in place in the next couple of years, and radio communications experts from the 193 member countries of the United Nations will be setting down the technical requirements in 2016.
3. A Hotel Stay In SpaceRussian space group, Energiya, is making plans for the world's first space hotel in partnership with US firm Orbital Technologies. It will be capable of housing up to seven people, it offers spectacular views of the Earth and includes a menu crafted by celebrity chefs and it also functions as a possible emergency refuge for astronauts from the International Space Station.
2. Foldable Tablets And SmartphonesIf tablet and mobile technology has proved anything to us in the last few years, it's that companies like Apple and Samsung will go the extra mile to bend the rules but in 2016 Samsung could be making plans to physically bend it. Sooner or later, someone is going to invent a phone or tablet that actually folds; something with a screen that can be rolled up into a tube, for ultimate portability.
1. Virtual Reality GamingThe fun and games of virtual reality (VR) devices started some time ago however, it wasn't until 2014 when people started to realise the potential of these futuristic high tech devices. According to research firm Juniper, about three million virtual reality headsets will be shipped next year. That's not massive amounts, but it's a significant start.