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Rip Digital
(19 January 2005) - Yesterday I received 2 DVDs containing MP3s created from 100 of my CDs. Yeah, yeah, I know-- Rip Digital has been around for awhile. In this case, it's better late than never. What a pleasure it is to have someone do the ripping for you! Just place your order, FedEx your CDs (Rip will send you all the packing materials) and receive your encoded...
(19 January 2005) - Yesterday I received 2 DVDs containing MP3s created from 100 of my CDs. Yeah, yeah, I know-- Rip Digital has been around for awhile. In this case, it's better late than never. What a pleasure it is to have someone do the ripping for you! Just place your order, FedEx your CDs (Rip will send you all the packing materials) and receive your encoded...
Dropload
(14 January 2005) - The recipient’s mailbox is full. Doh! How many times have we all seen that message? Many email providers are starting to increase the amount of space they offer but too many people who haven’t made the shift still suffer from eClaustrophobia--aka no space to easily exchange large files. Dropload offers users a place to drop files for anyone with an email address to pick...
(14 January 2005) - The recipient’s mailbox is full. Doh! How many times have we all seen that message? Many email providers are starting to increase the amount of space they offer but too many people who haven’t made the shift still suffer from eClaustrophobia--aka no space to easily exchange large files. Dropload offers users a place to drop files for anyone with an email address to pick...
Eye of Science: Velcro
(03 January 2005) - Looks organic, right? Like something you'd see in a nook on a coral reef? It's actually velcro. Oliver Meckes and Nicole Ottawa are microphotographers who founded Eye of Science in 1994. Capturing everything from insects to velcro, their images help scientists (and the rest of us) make sense of the things too small to see with the naked eye. It's all done with Transmission-Electron...
(03 January 2005) - Looks organic, right? Like something you'd see in a nook on a coral reef? It's actually velcro. Oliver Meckes and Nicole Ottawa are microphotographers who founded Eye of Science in 1994. Capturing everything from insects to velcro, their images help scientists (and the rest of us) make sense of the things too small to see with the naked eye. It's all done with Transmission-Electron...
ripeSense
(23 December 2004) - ripeSense sensor changes color by reacting to the aroma released by fruits as they ripen. The ripeSense packaging protects the fruit while in transit—and there is no longer a need for shoppers to squeeze and feel ‘is it ripe yet’, once the sensor reaches the desired ripeness level, you can just pop it in the ’fridge to slow down the ripening process. How long...
(23 December 2004) - ripeSense sensor changes color by reacting to the aroma released by fruits as they ripen. The ripeSense packaging protects the fruit while in transit—and there is no longer a need for shoppers to squeeze and feel ‘is it ripe yet’, once the sensor reaches the desired ripeness level, you can just pop it in the ’fridge to slow down the ripening process. How long...
The Oculas 2.0
(21 December 2004) - Isn't it great when those gorgeous concept pieces we see in cult classics like The Oculas. Updates include a motorized door, Dolby 5.1 sound delivered through Harmon Kardon speakers and fully integrated Second Life. ...
(21 December 2004) - Isn't it great when those gorgeous concept pieces we see in cult classics like The Oculas. Updates include a motorized door, Dolby 5.1 sound delivered through Harmon Kardon speakers and fully integrated Second Life. ...
ITP Winter Show
(15 December 2004) - Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) Winter Show. Over 50 different projects will be shown representing work from classes like: Social Software for Group Work, Wireless Public Spaces, Spatial Design, Game Design and Networked Objects. With every semester the production value of ITP student work increases right alongside the creative and intellectual prowess. This Winter's show is destined to be the best yet. Sunday 19 December,...
(15 December 2004) - Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) Winter Show. Over 50 different projects will be shown representing work from classes like: Social Software for Group Work, Wireless Public Spaces, Spatial Design, Game Design and Networked Objects. With every semester the production value of ITP student work increases right alongside the creative and intellectual prowess. This Winter's show is destined to be the best yet. Sunday 19 December,...
Biodegradable Mobile Phones
(01 December 2004) - Well... not the entire phone. University of Warwick, together with PVAXX R&D, have created a prototype mobile phone casing, made of a biodegradable polymer. To exaggerate (and beautify) the point, they embedded a sunflower seed in the case so that once it goes back to the earth a sun flower will grow. via Treehugger ...
(01 December 2004) - Well... not the entire phone. University of Warwick, together with PVAXX R&D, have created a prototype mobile phone casing, made of a biodegradable polymer. To exaggerate (and beautify) the point, they embedded a sunflower seed in the case so that once it goes back to the earth a sun flower will grow. via Treehugger ...
ShitBegone
(22 November 2004) - As you may have noticed, I'm all about environmental friendliness, social responsibility and hot design. So is Brooklyn, NY based Jed Ela. He created ShitBegone to deliver labor friendly, 100% recycled, soft toilet paper at a valuable price. If you don't live near a bodega that carries it, order a case direct. ...
(22 November 2004) - As you may have noticed, I'm all about environmental friendliness, social responsibility and hot design. So is Brooklyn, NY based Jed Ela. He created ShitBegone to deliver labor friendly, 100% recycled, soft toilet paper at a valuable price. If you don't live near a bodega that carries it, order a case direct. ...
Shapeshifting Robot
(18 November 2004) - Danish researcher Hautop Lund has created a shape shifting robot that can take 100 different forms. The ATRON is made up of several identical, self powered links that communicate with each other to slither, walk or roll. I bet it can also crawl, which is what my skin is doing right now thinking about the possible uses of this thing. via Gizmodo ...
(18 November 2004) - Danish researcher Hautop Lund has created a shape shifting robot that can take 100 different forms. The ATRON is made up of several identical, self powered links that communicate with each other to slither, walk or roll. I bet it can also crawl, which is what my skin is doing right now thinking about the possible uses of this thing. via Gizmodo ...
Method
(09 November 2004) - Method founders Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry have been on a 5 year quest to bring design and sustainability to the home care industry. With this year's proliferation of their line across Target stores, it's fair to say they have hit their tipping point. And why shouldn't they? The soaps and detergents are environmentally sound and look great next to the wash basin. Products...
(09 November 2004) - Method founders Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry have been on a 5 year quest to bring design and sustainability to the home care industry. With this year's proliferation of their line across Target stores, it's fair to say they have hit their tipping point. And why shouldn't they? The soaps and detergents are environmentally sound and look great next to the wash basin. Products...
State of Play II
(04 November 2004) - Carol T. Chung attended the State of Play II conference this past weekend, which was sponsored by the New York Law School and Yale Law School from Oct 28 – 30. Here's her report: THERE IS NO SPOON – I don’t think I’ll be able to watch that movie for a long time. There was no escaping it. Even the cable channel tbs was...
(04 November 2004) - Carol T. Chung attended the State of Play II conference this past weekend, which was sponsored by the New York Law School and Yale Law School from Oct 28 – 30. Here's her report: THERE IS NO SPOON – I don’t think I’ll be able to watch that movie for a long time. There was no escaping it. Even the cable channel tbs was...
Provision Holographic Displays
(02 November 2004) - Ronald McDonald's heart is a Coca-Cola and Provision shows it with their holographic display technology. Seriously, though, Provision has a new technology that will project three dimensional imagery that is visible from up to 100 feet away. Can you hear me Obi-Wan? I've found new ways to market to you. ...
(02 November 2004) - Ronald McDonald's heart is a Coca-Cola and Provision shows it with their holographic display technology. Seriously, though, Provision has a new technology that will project three dimensional imagery that is visible from up to 100 feet away. Can you hear me Obi-Wan? I've found new ways to market to you. ...
NYX Wearable Displays
(02 November 2004) - I was at a certain wireless trade show last week in San Francisco where there was plenty of decent stuff, but these dudes in animated jackets from NYX were more impressive than the rest (except the Treo 650, of course). The display is quite flexible and is not raised from the surface of the fabric. To show scrolling text or a graphical animation, just...
(02 November 2004) - I was at a certain wireless trade show last week in San Francisco where there was plenty of decent stuff, but these dudes in animated jackets from NYX were more impressive than the rest (except the Treo 650, of course). The display is quite flexible and is not raised from the surface of the fabric. To show scrolling text or a graphical animation, just...
Dogs for Kerry
(01 November 2004) - ... my sentiments exactly. If you live in the US, please get out and vote tomorrow. ...
(01 November 2004) - ... my sentiments exactly. If you live in the US, please get out and vote tomorrow. ...
So Yesterday
(29 October 2004) - So Yesterday. It's an adventure mystery about a teenage cool hunter who stumbles upon the most amazing sneakers ever. Needless to say, I was skeptical. I finally got around to reading it (cover to cover in flight from San Francisco to New York) earlier this week and was pleasantly surprised. Westerfeld's witty yet simple writing weaves a fun story with a bit of cool...
(29 October 2004) - So Yesterday. It's an adventure mystery about a teenage cool hunter who stumbles upon the most amazing sneakers ever. Needless to say, I was skeptical. I finally got around to reading it (cover to cover in flight from San Francisco to New York) earlier this week and was pleasantly surprised. Westerfeld's witty yet simple writing weaves a fun story with a bit of cool...
Victimless Leather
(20 October 2004) - Tissue Culture and Art Project may be reminiscent of Dr. Frankenstein's lab, but they certainly are up to some fascinating work. Currently they are growing a jacket out of immortalized mouse and human cells. One day this may be an alternative to to killing animals for their hides, but in the mean time the project is meant to prompt a dialog about environmentalism, sustainability...
(20 October 2004) - Tissue Culture and Art Project may be reminiscent of Dr. Frankenstein's lab, but they certainly are up to some fascinating work. Currently they are growing a jacket out of immortalized mouse and human cells. One day this may be an alternative to to killing animals for their hides, but in the mean time the project is meant to prompt a dialog about environmentalism, sustainability...
Apple Mini Store
(16 October 2004) - Just two days after announcing the "Mini" store concept, Apple opens the first 6 locations today. Preliminary reports indicate these stores will not only feature cutting edge design, but also forward thinking technology. Because 80% of customers pay with credit cards there will be self service check out stations. To facilitate communication within the store and back to "HQ," all employees will wear a...
(16 October 2004) - Just two days after announcing the "Mini" store concept, Apple opens the first 6 locations today. Preliminary reports indicate these stores will not only feature cutting edge design, but also forward thinking technology. Because 80% of customers pay with credit cards there will be self service check out stations. To facilitate communication within the store and back to "HQ," all employees will wear a...
Squeeze Me
(06 October 2004) - Squeeze Me, by Enablearts, is designed for children who are experiencing stress related to dealing with a challenging medical condition. The device is a squishy toy that detects certain bio-readings and responds to change with visual feedback using light patterns. By giving kids a visual reference to what's going on in their body, they can learn how to identify different stress and anxiety triggers....
(06 October 2004) - Squeeze Me, by Enablearts, is designed for children who are experiencing stress related to dealing with a challenging medical condition. The device is a squishy toy that detects certain bio-readings and responds to change with visual feedback using light patterns. By giving kids a visual reference to what's going on in their body, they can learn how to identify different stress and anxiety triggers....
Transmaterial
(29 September 2004) - Transmaterial is a catalog of materials, products and processes that are redefining our physical environment. Edited by Blaine Brownell, the project started as a product of the week newsletter sponsored by the Seattle based architecture firm NBBJ. This incredibly comprehensive guide is as beautiful as it is informative. The entire 186 pages is available at transstudio.com as a downloadable .pdf file. ...
(29 September 2004) - Transmaterial is a catalog of materials, products and processes that are redefining our physical environment. Edited by Blaine Brownell, the project started as a product of the week newsletter sponsored by the Seattle based architecture firm NBBJ. This incredibly comprehensive guide is as beautiful as it is informative. The entire 186 pages is available at transstudio.com as a downloadable .pdf file. ...
Rescue Rats
(24 September 2004) - An article in the New Scientist reports on a near future rescue innovation: radio controlled rats. The idea is to use cerebral stimulation to assist training rats to seek people smells (or anything else, for that matter). Then the rats are mounted with helmets and backpacks that read and transmit brain waves from the rat to the rescue team. PETA issues aside, this is...
(24 September 2004) - An article in the New Scientist reports on a near future rescue innovation: radio controlled rats. The idea is to use cerebral stimulation to assist training rats to seek people smells (or anything else, for that matter). Then the rats are mounted with helmets and backpacks that read and transmit brain waves from the rat to the rescue team. PETA issues aside, this is...
Marijuana May Shrink Tumors
(06 September 2004) - Marijuana has already been proven as a natural and effective treatment for intense side effects of many hard core HIV and Cancer medications. Now it is believed that delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, a marijuana extract, may help shrink brain tumors and other forms of cancer. The New Scientist reports on the findings of a research team in Spain : And for the first time, the team has...
(06 September 2004) - Marijuana has already been proven as a natural and effective treatment for intense side effects of many hard core HIV and Cancer medications. Now it is believed that delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, a marijuana extract, may help shrink brain tumors and other forms of cancer. The New Scientist reports on the findings of a research team in Spain : And for the first time, the team has...
War Hurts the Grass
(24 August 2004) - 29 August, 3pm Great Lawn, Central Park, NYC Bring nothing but a black umbrella, help protest the RNC, take control of your future. ...
(24 August 2004) - 29 August, 3pm Great Lawn, Central Park, NYC Bring nothing but a black umbrella, help protest the RNC, take control of your future. ...
Further Forward Fashion
(20 August 2004) - By Justin Bovington The London and Chicago-based design firm Rivers Run Red is busy developing a range of clothing with one of the UK’s top Fashion Designers - Mrs Jones. Not unusual you might say? Well, these clothes are purely virtual; they grace the bodies of personal digital representations (avatars) in computer games and virtual worlds. It would seem that your real/virtual life’s Brand...
(20 August 2004) - By Justin Bovington The London and Chicago-based design firm Rivers Run Red is busy developing a range of clothing with one of the UK’s top Fashion Designers - Mrs Jones. Not unusual you might say? Well, these clothes are purely virtual; they grace the bodies of personal digital representations (avatars) in computer games and virtual worlds. It would seem that your real/virtual life’s Brand...
Pills to Go
(18 August 2004) - The London-based design firm Priestman Goode designs stunning products, packaging and environments. For those of you who haven't mastered the art of the dry swallow, Pills to Go, holds asparin and a swig of water together in a neat little package. Genius. I hope some big pharma picks up this concept and uses it in a real product....
(18 August 2004) - The London-based design firm Priestman Goode designs stunning products, packaging and environments. For those of you who haven't mastered the art of the dry swallow, Pills to Go, holds asparin and a swig of water together in a neat little package. Genius. I hope some big pharma picks up this concept and uses it in a real product....
Augmented Reality via Projection
(12 August 2004) - The Mitsubishi Electric Research Lab (MERL) has combined RFID, photo sensors and portable projectors to make a goggle free augmented reality system. Ok, this time in plain english... it's a flash light that shows you information about whatever the light is shining on. Currently being demonstrated at SIGGRAPH 2004, it's intended use is for inventory tracking, but the possibilities are pretty far reaching. via...
(12 August 2004) - The Mitsubishi Electric Research Lab (MERL) has combined RFID, photo sensors and portable projectors to make a goggle free augmented reality system. Ok, this time in plain english... it's a flash light that shows you information about whatever the light is shining on. Currently being demonstrated at SIGGRAPH 2004, it's intended use is for inventory tracking, but the possibilities are pretty far reaching. via...
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