Lately, I've been thinking more and more about how the way we interact with technology is changing. It seems like we have the keyboard and mouse — and that's enough. But personally, I feel their time is gradually fading. We are on the threshold of a new stage where interacting with devices will be much more natural, simpler, closer to how we communicate with each other.
The Keyboard is Becoming Obsolete
Let's be honest: how many years has the keyboard been around? And yet technology has moved far ahead during this time. Every year, more and more voice interfaces appear.
I already talk to artificial intelligence — like ChatGPT or Gemini — as if it’s my friend. I speak to it with my voice, it understands me, answers me, knows my name, and even remembers what we talked about last time. This is no longer science fiction, this is today’s reality.
Soon, we might not even need to “tap” on the screen. Interaction methods through natural language, gestures, eye movements, facial expressions will develop. All this will become part of interfaces — intuitive and easy to use.
Computers Are Starting to See and Hear
A very important thing is vision. Already today, devices get cameras that don’t just capture images but "understand" what they see. Computer vision technologies are developing at a rapid pace. The system will be able to identify who is in front of it, what mood they are in, what they are doing, and what needs to be suggested at that moment.
At the same time, hearing is also evolving — not just word recognition but understanding context, intonation, emotions. Voice assistants are becoming smarter and closer to full-fledged communication.
Sensors We Don't Know Yet
Surely, soon new types of sensors will appear. Devices will be able to sense heat, pressure, air movement, possibly even human emotions. Computers will become somewhat sensitive. And that is a huge potential.
We will interact with technology as if it understands us on the level of feelings, not just clear commands. This is no longer about interface — this is about intuition and empathy in technology.
Where Is This All Going?
Everything is heading toward technology becoming transparent — that is, as invisible as possible. We will stop perceiving the computer as a separate “device.” It will simply be a part of our lives.
The smart home will know when to dim the lights. The car will understand when we are tired and play relaxing music. And the voice assistant won’t ask you to repeat because it will understand you at half a word.