Category Archive: shiny things

ME++ The Cyborg Self and the Networked City

ME++ The Cyborg Self and the Networked City

A Lecture on Humans and Technology by William J. Mitchell “Throughout history, humans have created unique physical spaces in which to live, work and socialize. But …

 

My Thanksgiving: Writing a Thesis Proposal

My Thanksgiving: Writing a Thesis Proposal

So while all you guys were eatin’ Turkey and cold chillin’ with yo friends. I was at home alone working on my Thesis Proposal. This …

 

Now I am Going to Talk About Steve Mann

Now I am Going to Talk About Steve Mann

Computing sucks. We sit scrunched over our computers, and have to deal with the eventual back problems of sitting in place for too long. We …

 

Human Computer Interaction at Portland’s North Agency

Human Computer Interaction at Portland’s North Agency

Chris Teso and Steve Benoit of North Agency are currently working on a Gesture Recognition system. He’s using a more Flash-based system that is easier …

 

A Short Trip Inside MIT’s Media Lab

A Short Trip Inside MIT’s Media Lab

A lot of times we wait around for technology to just “appear” like we see in films. But if we continue to do that, nothing …