Apple announced last week at its developer conference that it would build its own maps service and terminate its agreements to use Google Maps on the iPhone startingthisfall.
Subaru announced at the New York International Auto Show it will add a more SUV-like version of the Impreza model, called the 2013 Suburu XV Crosstrek, with sales startingthisfall.
Startingthisfall Sylvania plans a blitz of in-store displays, as well as TV and print ads and joint programs with Energy Star, which is a collaboration between the EPA and the Department of Energy.
The technology world has obligingly created swarms of gadgets and accessories this year that fall into these categories, starting with MP3 players, global positioning systems (GPS) and laptop and cellphone cases.
That unrealistic way of predicting future trends could keep stock prices up this month before they begin to fall next month if my prediction of slowing economic growth starting now is accurate.