Video at your fingertips thanks to ‘Minority Report’ technology

The software behind Minority Report — the film where Tom Cruise speeds through video on a large screen using only hand gestures — is making its way into the real world.

The interface, developed by scientist John Underkoffler, has been commercialised by the Los Angeles firm Oblong Industries as a way to sift through massive amounts of video and other data.

And yes, the software can be used by law enforcement and intelligence services.