Touchy Touchy

Buttons? who needs em...

If you thought a touch user interface would just be a fad you are sadly mistaken.  Check out this article from the New York Times.  

As expected the hype around a touch interface is far stronger than the actual implications.  This still seems to be the next logical step in communication devices, especially when we perfect the technology.  So what are we seeing now?  A genuine change in user interface for a bunch of Iphone copycats trying to keep up with Apple?

Only time will tell.

More Teachers Helping Teachers

After viewing this video, I'm starting to consider a switch to a career solely in classroom technology...just cool.

Iphone Takes Down a Giant

Photo courtesy of Gizmodo.

So it finally happened.  The generation shift consumer communication technology has happened yet again...and in record time nonetheless.  The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Apple's Iphone has officially out sold the Motorola Razr in the third quarter.  Remember the Razr...the slim nifty phone.  Well after a 100 ripoffs and improvements by other manufacturers, the public has clearly stated that they want a features latent cell phone or at least a laptop they can fit in their pocket.  I know Japanese consumers are light years ahead of us in cell phone technology, but what next?  I look forward to my cell phone being able to raise my kids...can't wait.