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   Smartphones Aren't Gone Yet, But I Miss Them Already Listen to tech CEOs talk about the future, and it's not uncommon to hear visions of a world where we're no longer carrying around smartphones. I thought I was looking forward to this future, but what they're promising is in many ways worse. Smartphones Are Remarkable Feats of Engineering Modern smartphones get a lot of flak for being boring. They're mature pieces of technology, no longer undergoing the rapid experimentation and change they underwent in their early years. But this complaint glosses over something fundamentally impressive about phones. In the span of less than two decades, we've minimized computers from the size of laptops to tiny slabs less than half a centimeter thick. These devices don't require a keyboard or mouse. Their cameras are good enough even for professional work. They're not impenetrable, but they survive most drops just fine, and they can survive being immersed in water....

Science Bob “Science Bob” Pflugfelder is a science teacher, author, maker, and presenter that knows how to share the world of science like never before. He is a regular guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Live With Kelly and Mark, and also appeared on Nickelodeon’s Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn. His television appearances also include The Today Show, Hack My Life, Good Morning America, Home & Family and he’s also a regular collaborator with Mega-YouTuber Mark Rober. Bob continues his work through presentations at events around the world including the USA Science & Engineering Festival, the World Science Festival, The White House Science Fair, and Maker Faire events in the US, Rome, and Singapore. Most importantly, Bob encourages parents and teachers to practice Random Acts of Science by providing instructions and videos for interactive science experiments on his web site. Note:  The above comes directly from their website.  Click here to learn more.