Touch Yourself, Control the World

Have you ever wanted to turn yourself into an iPhone? Well, that dream might be just five years away from coming true. Fast Company has an interesting piece about a new technology Microsoft is developing called “Skinput.” It turns your arm and/or hand into a touchscreen that allows you to control electronic devices (your phone, your microwave?) by tapping your skin. Basically hands and arms are about to get a whole lot more useful!

Don’t think it sounds that awesome to be a living joystick? Check this out:

Right? I don’t care if we are slowly turning into a society of weirdos that walk around maniacally poking ourselves. I’ll do whatever it takes to be able to play Tetris on the palm of my hand.