Mashable has released a story today that we have been waiting on for over 2 years. We first read (and watched) about flexible display technology a few years ago while investigating technologies for various user interface projects. We wanted a way to make any surface touch screen, like the mirror in your bathroom perhaps.

Displax has reportedly developed a multi-touch film that can be put on any non-metal surface. It responds to touch and air flow. Up to 16 points can be registered at one time. Nice!

This has huge potential in everything from coffee shops, to schools, to offices and designers. Speaking of designers, and the little boxes we use to make stuff, Google predicted last year that the idea of a desktop computer would soon phase into a more ubitquitus technology that could be integrated into your office or home. The problem was, and always is, the technology is a few years behind.

Adobe has had more trouble than ever with keeping up with the needs of creative types and, because of their pricey bundles, pirates for that matter. Their interfaces are deigned for these 16×9 boxes, and screen real-estate is shrinking. If Adobe was smart, they would sell more licenses at a smaller price, and take advantage of these new technologies that will turn small space, into infinite space.

I can just imagine going to Ikea and seeing a swiss designed multi-touch work table for sale with tilt and slide action.

A follow up of sorts to our post yesterday –

As we were writing about the recent legal story on Apple and iOS devices, a story was being reported on Mashable that just re-affirms our stand about the attractive, yet dangerous, bits that come along with having the ability to install any apps on your iOS device.

The article covers a potential security risk with PDF documents that could have malicious code to steal all your personal info off your device. Again, this is something that is not impossible to do with legit app development and AppStore sales, but its pretty close to impossible with Apple’s checking system.

We love the idea of open app development, and we also practice safe, and standard programming practices, but that does not mean everyone does. There are people out there who want to steal your information, and mobile devices are the new golden ticket.