Interface

Does This Patent Reveal Secrets Of Apple Television?

Apple was just granted 22 fresh patents. Among ideas for smart clothing and new iPhone headsets is a patent relating to the Apple Television. It contains elements previously unseen--and that may contain important clues to the long-rumored Apple device.READ»

Why Sony Must Reinvent The TV

Sony's CEO, Howard Stringer, has said his company is going to reinvent the television. It's a dangerous game--and one being played by tech's top firms. Can Sony win?READ»

It's Time For Apple To Flip The Switch On TV

"I finally cracked it." Those four magical words from the new Steve Jobs biography reignited rumors about Apple's intention to reinvent the last big screen in our daily lives: The television. Here's what that would look like--and why it should happen now. READ»

Reinventing America for a Bright Green Future

As the Great Recession slowly recedes, it's clear that we're not going back to the world of 2006. But where exactly are we going? In his State of the Union Address, President Obama spoke about investing in innovation to move our country and our economy forward.READ»

Will a BlackBerry Makeover Boost Sales?

BlackBerry maker RIM has just bought The Astonishing Tribe--a pretty radical bunch. Will a refresh to BlackBerry's UI help the smartphone stay relevant?READ»

3-D TV Gets Touchy UI, but Brits Not Interested in 3-D Tech at All

A new survey seems bad news for the burgeoning 3-D industry--only 2% of British consumers want to buy a 3-D TV. Will a Japanese invention of a "touchable" 3-D user interface help the technology's appeal?READ»

Why Nobody Will Buy a Color E-Ink E-book Reader

E-Ink's CEO said that the company will be releasing both color and touchscreen e-ink displays for e-book readers within a year. It's too bad nobody will want one.READ»

Hands-On With Windows Phone 7 Shows Innovative Interface (and Worrisome Rough Edges)

A near-final build of Windows Phone 7 went out to journalists and developers today, the best look we've gotten at this do-or-die Microsoft product yet. How does it look? Mostly good--mostly.READ»

Next Version of Android to Feature User Interface Overhaul: Can Android Be Pretty?

A story's been going around that Google is going to be "laser focused" on improving its user interface for the next version of Android. This has way bigger implications than it seems--especially for HTC and Motorola.READ»

Aliph Unveils Its Icon, the Newest Jawbone Headset

The headset paves the way for a device that will eventually be an audio interface for your computer, cell phone, and video-game console.READ»

Intel's Mind-Reading Chips: Replace Your Mouse With Your Brain

You know those neat mind-control toys? Well, Intel has some grand plans for mind control that go far beyond their limited power. By 2020, the company's researchers plan to have chips that let you control computers with your ...READ»

DIY YouTube Coming Soon? Do You Prefer a tricked-out Dashboard or Streamlined View?

YouTube may soon introduce a new set of customization tools, allowing users to tweak their viewing dashboard. The speculation stems from YouTube opening up about the biggest tension it must balance in designing its interface: Casual ...READ»

Apple Patent Gives Away iTablet Touch Interface?

Apple's patent applications often reveal tech gems that end up in real devices, which is why a newly-surfaced touchscreen interface patent is gathering some attention. It's for a full-hand touch-sensitive device--basically the ...READ»

Thought-based Computing? No Problem for Your Monkey Brain

It's well known that your brain can automate certain tasks like walking or playing the guitar. But new research out of the University of California, Berkeley demonstrates that our brains might be just as apt at controlling PCs. That ...READ»

Why Integrated Solid-State Drives Will Make PCs Faster, Better

Solid-state drives are slowly taking over the PC data storage market--and for good reasons, with their reduced power requirement, resistance to knocks and potentially faster access times than regular hard drives. And the next step in ...READ»

Biomimicry: Nature-Inspired Designs

The inventor of Velcro ripped cockleburs from his dog's fur. Da Vinci and the Wright brothers studied birds in flight. And now a rising number of designers are looking to nature for inspiration. Companies as diverse as Boeing, Ford, General Electric, Herman Miller, HP, IBM, Kraft, Nike, and Patagonia are welcoming biologists to the design lab. Here's a sampling of Mother Nature at work.READ»

• 2008 Masters of Design
• Biomimicry: Design Inspirations from Nature
• The Vision of John Maeda