As the digital age continues to grow into every facet of our daily lives, personal and professional, I am amazed at the speed in which it grows. Most everyone I know has a smartphone of some sort (my choice is an iPhone). Everyone seems to own a computer, often more than one per household. No one really seems to remember a “film camera.” And “hanging out” with someone now means chatting with them on Facebook.

Today, as I was checking in on one of my favorite Web sites, macrumors.com, I came across an article that outlines how Time Inc. is developing their Sports Illustrated magazine to go digital. Yep, it has begun. Magazine publishers are moving (many of them already have) away from printing their magazines to loading them online so they can be accessed by computers, smartphones and tablets.

As the anticipation of Apple’s new tablet grows, Time Inc. posted this video showing the direction they are moving towards in preparation for tablet computers. The functionality of the magazine is impressive. The video also shows why there should be no need for a physical keyboard on a tablet. The keyboard only appears when you need it, maximizing visual real estate for content viewing. Get ready people, this is the shape of things to come.