Fortunately, some of the next big things are well within our sight.

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One of the next big things was Radio-frequency identification (RFID) contactless payment technology, which was said to provide a simple method of payment that could reduce time spent in checkout lines.

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But the translation of that data into beautiful things is the next big thing. 2012 proved data alone isn't enough, it is there to support the art and craftsmanship of creating experiences. 2013 will bring that back.

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Secondly, Transmeta offers investors a chance to buy into the next big thing, if things work out as the company hopes.

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Coming up, the next big thing in fashion - two things actually.

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You can have a Ghost Ghirls or The Annoying Orange next to NCIS on the big screen and consumers can equally search for both of those things.

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While most of Silicon Valley's surviving entrepreneurs and venture capitalists are now doing 12-step programs to break their addiction to Next Big Things, Jurvetson, at the ripe old age of 36, is loudly championing the latest N.

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But to take a company to the next level, it is often essential to shell-out big bucks on such things.

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"We see tremendous opportunities and transformations over the next five years driven by Big Data centered around mobility, cloud, and the Internet of Things, and Samsung will be a significant part of this revolution, " said Sohn.

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