The 3D mouse solved a real problem. A regular mouse moves across a flat surface. But 3D work needs more than left, right, up, and down. It needs movement through space: push, pull, twist, tilt, rotate, and turn. That is what the 3D mouse was built for. It went to space. 🛰️ It helped control a robot in orbit. 🤖 It helped drive a rover across Mars. 🪐 And yet, it never became the mouse on everyone’s desk. Why? Because most people do not navigate 3D space every day. For CAD designers,...

AR and AI glasses are coming! But, without a touchscreen in our hands, how will we interact with them? Tomorrow’s interface won’t live on a phone screen, rather it will overlay information and experiences seamlessly onto our world. Maps, messages, and apps will appear as part of what we see, creating a continuous experience, freeing us from constantly holding a phone, and showing exactly what we need, when we need it. Here are the four input methods vying for dominance. [1] Temple Area...