IBM recently released its second annual set of "Next Five in Five" predictions, <A HREF="http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/12/24/IBM-dishes-five-predictions-for-the-future_1.html?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/12/24/IBM-dishes-five-predictions-for-the-future_1.html">visions that sketch out a future</A> where driving is a relative pleasure, eco-friendly devices save you money, and super doctors use advanced technology to probe your body's innermost depths in search of disease.

IBM's contention that driving will become safer and less aggravating may be particularly tantalizing for many. The company said that during the next five years, a "wave of connectivity" between vehicles and roadways will help keep traffic flowing smoothly, drive down pollution, and get you to your destination easier, "without the stress."