TIME magazine predicts the innovations, politics, gadgets, athletes, movies and music that will make an unforgetable impact on year 2006.
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Which technological advances will affect pop culture the most in 2006?
3D-capable televisions
Wireless downloads for iPods
Progress in alternative fuels
Video podcasts will take off
Satellite radio will be more influential than MTV
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