diogen
12-19-2011, 02:24 PM
It started with resistive (stylus), then capacitive (touch, multi-touch).
Next will be gestures, i.e. Kinect-like operation of the phone, tablet and TV.
But all that will go away in 5 years or so and replaced with "thoughts", i.e. mind-control.
http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/19/2646469/ibm-mind-controlled-smartphone-five-year-prediction
I like gadgets but this is something I definitely am NOT looking forward to. Unless it sucks...:)
Then it can be good entertainment.
On a related note: if we do get there, will thoughts be patented, too?
Diogen.
Next will be gestures, i.e. Kinect-like operation of the phone, tablet and TV.
But all that will go away in 5 years or so and replaced with "thoughts", i.e. mind-control.
http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/19/2646469/ibm-mind-controlled-smartphone-five-year-prediction
I like gadgets but this is something I definitely am NOT looking forward to. Unless it sucks...:)
Then it can be good entertainment.
On a related note: if we do get there, will thoughts be patented, too?
Diogen.