I just wonder when there will be someone who creates usable interfaces for everyday products like microwaves, dvrs, and thermostats. Well I guess Nest (www.nest.com) actually designed a pretty decent thermostat, is this the next revolution?
I'm not sure the author understands what "main street" is all about. This article seems to attack the very fundamentals of a competitive marketplace; the purpose is to create products that compete in the open market and letting users decide what gives them the most value.