> Magic Link’s legacy looms large in hindsight. The device predated smartphones and PDAs in both concept and execution. Its creators and contributors went on to profoundly influence the modern tech landscape: Tony Fadell went on to create the iPod, Andy Rubin developed Android, and Megan Smith served as the U.S. Chief Technology Officer. Susan Kare’s design influence continues to resonate in today’s interfaces. Notably, several key figures from Magic Link later played important roles in Sony's VAIO line of PCs, developed under the internal “GI Project”—a direct continuation of Sony's vision for integrating communication and computing.
https://obsoletesony.substack.com/p/the-history-of-sonys-magic-link
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