“Xbox is My Generation’s Golf” – The future of Gaming?

Latitude 42 conducted some research into the future of gamers and gaming. There was definitely some interesting findings, including the move away from ‘computer-centric games to games in which the users environment becomes the game board and this notion of ‘life games’. 75% of respondents would like to see games applied to Learning and Education.

The Future of Gaming: a Portrait of the New Gamers from latddotcom on Vimeo.

For more information on this study check out Latitude’s brief report or website.

Microsoft Surface

Microsoft has been working on some great new technology that as you can see from the YouTube clip has the potential for easily sharing media between mobile devices.

This is not the only application for the Microsoft Surface. I have seen videos where the surface has been effectively used for things like presentations, ordering off a menu at a restaurant and Role Playing Games.

Some great innovators are changing our Restaurant experience

Check out this great post written by Nichol Nelson at SlashFood.
In Today’s restaurants, Technology is on the menu

Nichol tells of of how developments in technology are changing the restaurant experience. These developments help make our dining experiences faster, friendlier and more efficient.
So when do you think I should install my very own radio-controlled sushi train at home?