IBM has come up with its annual list of innovations that "have the potential to change the way people work, live and play over the next five years," and that list includes a "Talking Web." You will talk to the Web and the Web will talk back, according to IBM.

"You will be able to surf the Internet, hands-free, by using your voice--therefore eliminating the need for visuals or keypads," predicts Big Blue.

IBM said the change will be driven by new technology, with speech, instead of text, as the main interface. IBM calls this "VoiceSites," noting that "people without access to a personal computer and Internet, or who are unable to read or write, will be able to take advantage of all the benefits and conveniences the Web has to offer."

For more on this new technology:
- see this ReadWriteWeb.com article

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