The Kitchen Table of the Future

I came across this video showcasing the New York Times R&D Lab's future kitchen table. I was amazed but also worried...

Basically, it is one massive iphone that sits inplace of your kitchen table. It allows you to read the lastest news headlines, while your partner does the same, WHILE eating breakfast (yes, it is designed to be a fully functional table). It connects to other devices not via plugs but through sensors that connect when you place it on the "table". It is fascinating so do watch the video! My only concern is the point of the breakfast/dinner table, although I find a lot of families these days don't use, is to give the family a chance to talk to each other while eating. With this device I can imagine the whole family scoffing down their food while they play games, read articles, social network etc just as they do now. Apart from this, you can not admit this is amazing!

S.