In the June 6, 2010 issue of PARADE, I found an article very interesting.  Recently, a man and his three kids  attended a Microsoft gaming meet up, and they were able to demo the latest, soon-to-be-released device called “Project Natal”.  It features a high-tech sensor that sits next to your TV and tracks your every move.  When you jump, your avatar on screen jumps.  When you wiggle your rear end, well.. you get the picture.  This will be a new addition to the Xbox 360, expected to be released sometime this holiday season.  According to those in the “geek crowd”, this could be the next most important development next to the joy stick!!!  They will be partnering with Netflix to allow you to wave your hand and select a movie.  Future hopes for the application will allow for online shopping and more! 
 
WOWSER!!  Track my every move?  If I clap, my avatar claps?  Sounds pretty cool, and I know my sons would love something so interactive… but here are my questions:

1. If I teach my avatar to fold laundry, load or unload the dishwasher????- could it happen?  (I wish!)

I am truly amazed at how far technology has come.  To think that my first cell phone was the size of a briefcase, had a cord and big antenna.  Now they are small enough to hide in a pocket.  Do you ever wonder what technology will offer in 10 years from now?  20 years from now?  Will it ever be like the Jetson’s?

Will be interesting!!