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Technology is all set to transform your life into something out of a sci-fi film, Gao Yuan reports.

So what's in the stars for you next year? You'll need a fortuneteller to answer you that. But one thing's for sure, smart technology will be an even more pervasive presence in our daily lives. Let's take a look in our crystal ball and see what a normal workday morning could look like five years from now.

The minute you wake up, the curtains automatically slide aside. By the time you've brushed your teeth the television is ready with the latest episode of your favorite show that you missed the night before. In the kitchen, the voice-controlled coffee machine turns itself on and brews your necessary kick-start to the day.