Communications Major

Let's proclaim 2013 the year of the "Ph" - since we all know no one ever looks back at these statements at the end of the year to see if anyone was right. But if we were the type of blogger to make big predictions (we are), here are three for 2013, and they all start with what should become the 27th letter in the English alphabet - the "Ph": Phablets, Photos (Vaporizing) and Photos (Printed for (Posterity).

Think you have a pretty good idea of what's coming next in tech? Then you probably haven't talked to a teen recently. - What's what with Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter, IMs and SnapChat.

Can a Snapchat-like app be built to deal with email overload?

If you're over 25 (or under 13), you are forgiven. Those carefree, youthful years between 13 and 25 are the sweet spot demographic for our connected culture's latest cause célèbre. Snapchat is an app that lets you send a photo to one - or hundreds - that has a shelf-life of about 10 seconds. You set the limits, but once your friend(s) see the image it will vanish from the online ether before you can even think to share it.

To get adults' attention, the typical stories making the rounds are that Snapchat can really up your sexting game. If Anthony Weiner had Snapchat instead of Twitter, he'd be President by now (or at least still have his seat in Congress).