A lot functions in our gadgets are superfluous. Poorly thought out design gimmicks that no one really uses. Best example I can think of is photos on an iPod. I have never met anyone who has used this function (though I’m sure someone must have).
What is cool is when gimmicks evolve into proper tools. One of things which I think is really starting to make is the mobile video. Although it’s been successful it always felt gimmicky to me. Sure you can watch “Lost” on the bus but it’s not really enjoyable on that tiny screen while you jostle with commuters is it? And there was the hassle of downloading/converting it (which still exists in Ireland because we don’t get any tv or movies on iTunes or equivalent) etc. But internet speeds picked up and we now have videocasts which were more tailored toward the mobile revolution. I love learning photoshop skills, watching TED talks and getting The Onion news bites.
What other functions can mobile video take? This weekend, Manchester United goalkeeper, Ben Foster used his iPod to watch videos of the opposition to prepare for a penalty shootout. Foster saved a penalty and United went on to win the Cup. I wonder what creative uses someone will think of next?
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