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2. Smart Homes and Voice Control
The Jetson family controlled their entire home with the flip of a switch or a voice command. Jane could prepare dinner by pushing a few buttons on her Food-a-Rac-a-Cycle. Today, smart homes with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit let us control lights, temperature, security systems, and even order groceries—all with our voice.
3. Flat-Screen TVs and Tablets
While 1960s families watched tiny screens on bulky TV sets, the Jetsons enjoyed large, thin displays mounted on walls. George regularly read digital newspapers on tablet-like devices that look remarkably like today’s iPads. The first flat-screen TVs were developed in 1964, just after the show aired, but they didn’t become common until decades later.
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