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Microsoft Proposes Thumb-Driven Interfaces

Posted by timothy on from the nintendo-ahead-of-the-game dept.

bonch writes "Microsoft Research has demonstrated examples of two thumb-driven interfaces for handhelds proposed a few weeks ago. Today's devices require the use of two hands; Microsoft wants to reduce this to one. Usability tests showed, however, that some users had difficulty adjusting to the thumb movements. Full researcher's report here."

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  1. Discrimination by y0bhgu0d · · Score: 4, Funny

    It is of my opinion that these new technologies are being put forth by Microsoft to quite openly mock those without thumbs.

    I see through your ruse, Microsoft! HA! WHAT NOW??

    1. Re:Discrimination by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      "Sometimes I wave to people I don't know. It is very dangerous to wave to people you don't know, because what if they don't have a hand? They'll think you're cocky. 'Look what I got motherfucker, this thing is useful...I'm gonna go pick something up'"
      -Mitch Hedberg

  2. innovation? by justforaday · · Score: 5, Funny

    Today's devices require the use of two hands; Microsoft wants to reduce this to one.

    Who says porn doesn't drive innovation in the computer industry?

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    I'll turn into a supernova and burn up everything. Well I'll turn into a black little hole and you'll turn into string.
  3. Actually a really big improvement by mrRay720 · · Score: 4, Funny

    The one thumb interface is significantly better than the three finger salute.

    It's not every day we get a 3x improvement in productivity!

  4. I'm all thumbs today. by Spudley · · Score: 4, Funny


    Well, whaddya know? Mircrothoft does thumbtimeth come up with good ideath.

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    (Spudley Strikes Again!)
  5. Microsoft patents the thumb by oogoody · · Score: 4, Funny

    Chimps counter sue.