How Star Trek's Visionary Ideas Are Finally Catching Up with Reality The world has marked 60 years since the first episode of Star Trek aired on TV, and it's astonishing how many of Gene Roddenberry's futuristic concepts have become an integral part of our daily lives.
From tablets to smartphones, virtual assistants to smart homes, the science fiction series' prophetic vision is now eerily prescient.
The automotive industry, where innovation and technological advancements are driving change at breakneck speeds, has been particularly influenced by Star Trek.