As we approach 2014 we still have no glasses that allow us to see into the future. But when it comes to the year ahead, we might not need precognition technology to see some of the emerging trends.

A lot of next year’s technology has its roots in 2013. This year we’ve already seen dozens of wearable gadgets released and Internet-connected appliances, such as the Nest Protect and the iKettle. Expect a lot more in the year to come. Here are five of the big tech trends we expect to really catch on next year.