Hordes of HN readers will continue searching for 'passive income' which basically doesn't exist.
People of HN: sell your dev skills for money and invest the money in assets that appreciate!
I think VR will see mainstream success, as exposure to the technology hits a critical mass, the (mostly financial) barrier to entry falls, developers get more funding, and they get a better idea of what works and what doesn't.
The Internet of Things will continue to be a tire fire.
But can I control the intensity of the fire via a proprietary smartphone app and subscription service?