The Touchy-Feely Future of Technology
I’ve written before about the history of the tablet, it’s a fascinating topic.
NPR’s Technology Podcast today features several incredible stories about the future and the history of touch-computing. It covers everything from early tablets in film and television, to how we use tablets like iPad in schools and hospitals today. You can hear the full story here.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3949GAIokg&feature=youtu.be
Mike McSherry and Bill Buxton believe that the future of technology will change our lives in four ways:
- Gesture Technology
- Personal Profile Models
- The Cloud
- True Window Shopping
What do you think of their predictions for the the future of technology?
Are your local schools and hospitals using iPads yet?