We have seen BlackBerry concept designs before, but this concept may take away our need for BBM emoticons, forever. The Empathy pairs with a biometrics ring to send the user's emothional data to the crystal like device. The concept device was designed by Kiki Tang and Daniel Yoon for a RIM sponsored project at the Art Center College of Design. One of the designers describes the interface as follows:
"It is of course touch based and all the user’s connections are shown graphically so you can see who is connected to whom. Each contact has an avatar that is encompassed by two colored rings. The inner colored ring shows the contact’s previous emotional state, and the outer ring represents the contact’s current emotional state. It is important to show the shift in emotions in order to see how an event has affected that contact.
Another important feature that we felt was important was the “Emotional Health Chart”. This chart would monitor the user’s emotional health through an indefinite period of time. One would be able to see how a certain event, or phone call/ message has affected the user. Obviously, if the chart shows someone is always upset, there would be a problem… If permitted, a user would be able to view other user’s charts as well."
A very interesting concept. Though there is no technology that can accomplish this yet (there hasn't been any huge strides in mood ring technology), it doesn't mean there someday won't be. It we would be interesting to see my mood at the site of the dreaded hourglass, or my girlfriend's mood change the minute I bought my fourth BlackBerry of the year. Software aside, I actually like hardware concept (Gorilla Glass what?). It even sports a full qwerty keyboard on the reverse side! What do you all think? Let us know in the comments.
Source: Yanko Design via Engadget
Read more
A simple guide to turning off the VPN on your iPhone
Turning off VPN on your iPhone can be troublesome for some people; here's the quick guide to disconnecting safely and easily.
If only it was as simple as it should be
Just like smartphones, chargers have gotten bigger and more powerful over the years. It's important to choose the right one to get the most efficient charging for your smartphone.
Unlock the hidden gems of your Pixel 8
Discover the hidden gems of the Pixel 8 with lesser-known features that can enhance your experience and productivity, offering a deeper dive into its capabilities.
It's hard not to recommend Mint Mobile
Mint Mobile offers great service at a great bargain. Plus, Ryan Reynolds is their owner. What else do you need?