The
tablet with the funky cover/keyboard combo will likely arrive this
fall, but the big splash will come in 2013 with the Pro model, which
will have a legit Intel i5 dual-core processor. Why is a Microsoft
tablet such a big deal? It’s the future of Windows computing, that’s
all. Swipes and gestures on the new Metro interface are one thing, but
the Office Touch apps might finally make business users pay attention.
2.
iPad Mini
The
infamous 8-inch version of the iPad has wallowed in the rumor mill for
months. Now, some outlets are reporting that the device is actually
going into a manufacturing phase. The size makes sense, both in terms of
how Apple offers multiple sizes for the MacBook line and as a way for
the company to fend off recent challenges by Google (with the Nexus 7
tablet) and Amazon (with the Kindle Fire). That's a regular-sized iPad
to the left.
3.
Leap Motion
Gesture
control on a tablet has been around for years, but this small device
takes it to a new level. Leap Motion sits next to your computer and can
detect your hand movements with an accuracy of 1/100 of a millimeter.
Without touching your screen, you can flip through photos or reach into a
3D diagram and manipulate objects. For business users, the implication
could be as simple as this: a way to answer the phone or give a
presentation with just a flick of the hand.
4.
Cadillac Super Cruise
One
other tech surprise, one that might help your morning commute, is
called Cadillac Super Cruise. The technology in the car uses
semi-autonomous intelligence to monitor the side of the road and the car
in front of you. You can take your hands off the wheel in traffic jams
and lonely stretches of the road. Next year may be a little early to
spot this one: GM has announced it is working on the technology and has
shown how it works but hasn't yet set an exact date for launch. Shown to
the left: the 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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