Flashing an iPhone, Technology Columnist Tells College Presidents That the Personal Computer Has Peaked

By DAN CARNEVALE

The usefulness of the personal computer has peaked, kitchen appliances will one day be online, and large technology departments are slowing down the progress of mankind.

So said Walter S. Mossberg, personal-technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal, as he spoke Monday to more than 250 college presidents and other administrators attending the Chronicle Presidents Forum. He talked about trends in technology and about upcoming developments and products.