They should write these Sci-Fi boos without any story and just the fictional techie stuff. I have this wonderful book from the late 70's called "god morning future" thats just full of weird predictions about the technology of the future. It has some pretty spaced-out stuff.
I should write a novell in that world, it would kick ass. Everyone would be wearing brown turtlenecks, have full beards and glasses with thick plastic rims :D
edit: No archie, I like funky Sci-Fi. People are just trying too hard nowadays.