CVT - the future of transmission ?

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) - is not that new. I guess a patent was filed for it back in 1886. In fact, its already in some cars. But it was new to me so I thought I'd put it up here. CVT allows for an infinite number of gear ratios, so that just means smooth moving without the jerking around you get in manual cars today.
My guess is we are going to see CVT systems starting to show up more and more - in cars, bikes and maybe even blenders. I will enjoy my six speed manual while I can, since my guess is, its technology of the past.
Read more about CVT here. The video below does a great job of explaining how it all works.