The 10 Breakthrough Technologies That Will Define 2019

Gone are the days of turning stones into spears. With the advent of new technologies, we've learned to develop tools that not only make living faster and easier every day, but also improve the future of humanity as a whole. Today's Chart of the Week draws from the MIT Technology Review, which features Bill Gates' predictions for the top 10 breakthrough inventions that will capture headlines in 2019. Companies would see measurable benefits, with just one breakthrough here garnering a 5% jump in productivity. Sanitation that doesn't require sewers would not only prevent exposure diseases but also help turn waste into useful products like fertilizer.