techRivet.com has posted several articles on new interfaces focusing on the new multi-touch technologies: [here's the list]
And now the godzilla has entered the market. Microsoft: Surface.
Double Secret Probation
In all the speculation that the computer is leaving the desktop and migrating to the web. And with all the hype around how Google is positioned better for the future with its business based in the web app market. And with how Microsoft has struggled to move in that direction to head off Google. Along comes this
This is right up Microsofts forte'. It exposes the weakness in Googles business plan. If...and it is a big if...the desktop does not move to the web, but instead moves to an integration-within-our-environment application...well who is in the catbird seat now?
But then I guess Google could just buy out Perceptive Pixel and all that would be solved for them. Right?
Surprise turns to outright astonishment
It is also astonishing in two respects.
- How under wraps Microsoft has kept this
- How their timing appears to be very good in this space (unlike many others recently)
Technology continues apace. We have NO IDEA what we will be doing with it in 5 years time. This is only a glimpse into the future
...and Ray Kurzweil continues to say I told you so