The author argues that this move towards transparency seems to ignore the current popularity of gadgets with see-through shells that allow users to appreciate the inner workings of their devices. The article suggests that transparent screens, which disappear unless software is running, could increase reliance on software and distance users from the hardware. The author concludes by questioning the need for such screens and their potential to complicate the simple act of using devices.
Key takeaways:
- Apple's Vision Pro and Meta are exploring a world where physical screens and hardware are replaced by high-resolution displays of a headset.
- Lenovo's ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop Concept is a laptop with a transparent Micro-LED display that disappears when not in use, but it's not intended to be sold and has practicality issues.
- The LG Signature OLED T television is a transparent 4K OLED TV that is see-through without its retractable contrast screen, but its core functionality is questioned.
- The trend of transparent screens and devices is seen as a move towards eliminating physical objects and making everything digital, but the author questions whether this gives us more control and what people have against physical objects.