discobiscuit23

I think we are still a ways out. We are nearing it, certainly but at the same time, we just got things like tri-gate transistors that enable stacking of transistors.

The next step in transistor related technology is packing so much power into one space, the challenge will be to cool it. Now you could get a nice computer that could calculate the millionth digit of PI in about 5 seconds, but you will need significant cooling for anything more than that - I suspect once liquid nitrogen system or water cooling systems are more standard on consumer products, that is really when we will see more things related.

There is also a huge market, IoT, microprocessors that could really take over a lot of the technological world. For example, Hardees wants to install wifi-connected microprocessors that can control anything from lights, to HVAC systems of their chain stores. Once we see more of these things, there will be a greater demand.

Some companies, and even ATMs still use Windows XP, which is probably in the majority. At the same time, these companies don't want to spend much, so they may be still getting PCs that have duo core systems but are Windows 10 enabled.. So while we may be stepping forward in some directions, other companies will turn to much simpler and available means like running a Raspberry Pi as their POS (point of sale) system. You simply don't need that much power to simply run a touch screen that will send data to a store database. Think consumer electronics, they are massively outdated but the most widespread use of computer systems in the world today.