Category Archives for tech
Trillions: The future of computing
This is a short film (a fast paced preview of a larger effort) by MAYA Design created to put some perspective on the invisible but fast approaching challenges and opportunities in the pervasive computing age. An interesting way of putting … Continue reading
Project Natal
So Microsoft previewed their upcoming motion sensing system codenamed Project Natal at the E3 expo yesterday. Its supposed to work with the Xbox 360 and it allows for full body motion control by tracking 3D movement. It also recognizes voices, … Continue reading
Eric Schmidt’s Speech
Eric Schmidt’s keynote speech at Carnegie Mellon’s 112th commencement ceremony. I find that there are some very good points in his speech and also some funny observations. “We got our news from newspapers, your generation gets it from blogs and … Continue reading
3…2…1…Liftoff!!
Today, I watched the Atlantis space shuttle liftoff for mission STS-125 live online. Space shuttle launches never fail to give me goosebumps. It’s always such a grand sight. Engineering at its very best. Be sure to watch the video at … Continue reading
Larry Page’s University of Michigan commencement address
I think he makes some really good points in there. Also interesting to know some of the stories behind Google (Larry Page is the co-founder of Google). [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFb2rvmrahc&hl=en&fs=1] The full transcript can also be found here.
Google Chrome Short
An animated spot about Google’s browser Chrome. It emphasizes some of the revolutionary features of Chrome in a colorful and lively manner. The 1 1/2 minute animation reminds me of some of Apple’s ads for its iPods. Lots of color … Continue reading
Wow! This looks like something from a sci-fi movie.
I wonder how many million dollars this thing costs?
Brush & Rinse Toothbrush, now available for $1.18
This is an amazingly simple idea that makes you go “why didn’t i think about that!” when you see it. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZsvlpsJb8o&hl=en&fs=1] Really cool idea. I’ll definitely order one to try it out. Currently, it is only on pre-order as they … Continue reading
Installing OS X Leopard on 1000H without USB stick or DVD drive
[Skip this post if you don’t know what the title means or you don’t care about it.] So after many long nights of attempting to install OS X on my eeePC 1000H, I finally managed to install it 2 weeks … Continue reading
The Future of Computing
This idea is really brilliant in its simplicity. Expect to see more of them in the future. I love how it is something that even kids can play with. [ted id=”457″] Find out more at http://siftables.com/