# Seamless File-Transfering Systems THAW by Tangible Media Group Connects Computers and Smartphones By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-09-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangible-media-group References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/thaw-interaction-system-smartphones-09-16-2014/) & [tangible.media.mit.edu](http://tangible.media.mit.edu/) The Tangible Media Group has come up with a way to connect one's smartphone and computer with ease. According to DesignBoom, "the devices act as a physical interface and as an additional graphics layer for near-surface interaction on a computer screen." Usually, for someone to transfer a folder from one device to the next, email has to be used or even a cloud system for those on Apple systems. With this program however, one simply has to touch their smartphone to the computer screen and drag the items between gadgets. For example, a folder of photos can easily be moved onto one's phone through dragging it from one area to the other. Considering how much of a pain it is to send large files, this could make the transfer of information a lot easier. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/thaw-interaction-system-smartphones-09-16-2014/), [tangible.media.mit.edu](http://tangible.media.mit.edu/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Near-surface Interaction:** THAW offers a new near-surface interaction approach for file transferring between computer and smartphone and may encourage other near-surface interaction applications. - **Physical Interface:** THAW introduces a physical interface method for file transferring which could inspire other innovative physical interface designs. - **Streamlined File Transfer:** THAW simplifies the file transfer process and may prompt other competitors to develop similar streamlined file transfer systems. ### Who This Affects Most - **File Sharing and Storage:** THAW's seamless file transfer technology could disrupt traditional cloud systems used by file sharing and storage companies. - **Computer and Smartphone Manufacturing:** THAW's development of physical interface technology can impact the design of future computers and smartphones. - **Software Applications:** THAW's near-surface interaction innovation for file transferring can influence software applications to consider new file transfer methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [File-Sharing PC Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nearby-share.md) - [Convenient Computer Connectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderbolt-share.md) - [File-Sharing Computer Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows.md) - [Large File-Sharing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droppable.md) - [Seamless Transfer Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipboard-remote.md) - [Wireless Photo Transfers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airdisk-pro.md) - [Cross-Functional Device Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-connect.md) - [Seamless Online Pasteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okshare.md) - [Large File Transfers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/large-file.md)