A New Paradigm For Web Browsing

dsaci points out a New York Times article about how surfing the web may change to a more graphics-based endeavor. With the advent of devices like the Wii and the iPhone, the capability to directly control objects on a screen is becoming a popular and affordable technology. That, combined with immersive interfaces such as Piclens, could be the future of web browsing. Quoting: "'I've wondered for a long time why the computer interface hasn't changed from 20 years ago,' said Austin Shoemaker, a former Apple Computer software engineer and now chief technology officer of Cooliris. 'People should think of a computer interface less as a tool and more as a extension of themselves or as extension of their mind.' Voice, too, is finally beginning to play a significant role as an interface tool in a new generation of consumer-oriented wireless handsets. Many technologists now believe that hunting and pecking on the tiny keyboards of cellphones and P.D.A.'s will quickly give way to voice commands that will return map, text and other data displayed visually on small screens."

Comments

Re:Yeah good luck with that

[jay-za]

You are underestimating the practice that years of running Windows has given to the average user. That *crash* will not come as a surprise. There could be a market for a technology that turns the windscreen blue just before the actual crash. Finally BSOD will have a more ... real ... meaning.

Re:Yeah good luck with that

[mh1997]

The keyboard works, 100% of the time.

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Re:Yeah good luck with that

[dkf]

You don't want to start arguing with your PocketPC about traffic and directions: No, I said Springfield, not Slingblade! *crash* It could be worse, much much worse: No, I said goats, not goatse! My eyes!