Back in the early 1990s I was fortunate to be in a position where I could get into the internet before the mainstream explosion of popularity.
Like most 80s kids, I also got to see microcomputers go from being a niche and nerdy thing to being the foundation of a computer (or many) in every home.
What are the current equivalents?
I've never had a particular skill for prognosticating, but here is what I am working on and building:
Modern, Connected Electronics - You will probably have seen my exploits in all things microcontrollers, SBDs, IoT, home automation, etc. Ubiquitous wifi, BLE and LTE has made our dreams of connectivity a reality, but also pricing is coming way down.
Robotics and AI - Star Wars style droids are getting more and more possible by simply connecting off the shelf parts and libraries.
Home fabrication - CNC, lasers and 3d printers, of course!
3D, AR and VR - the tools in the hands of home DIY enthusiasts are comparable with expensive professional tools of only a few years ago.
Mobile development - For many, the most powerful computing device they access is in their pocket, and it is always on, always connected.
Virtualized and "cloud" computing - Infrastructure and plumbing is now a commodity. We are not limited by computing horsepower any more.
Blockchain, crypto, and whatever comes out of it - It's not just about speculation and investing, the underlying tech is amazingly disruptive.