http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/ Glimpses into the future of technology experiences en Copyright 2007 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:46:14 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss New website: http://www.richardbanks.com/trends/
New feed location: http://www.richardbanks.com/trends/?feed=rss2]]> http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006228.html http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006228.html Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:46:14 +0000 Digital identity management. 'The software lets a person use artificial identity information, in the form of digital "tokens," to make online transactions. Using these encrypted tokens, which are issued by trusted sources such as the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a bank, a person can effectively be anonymous to Web services such as Amazon.com or Expedia, never giving out his or her information".'
Smart Mobs]]> http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006226.html http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006226.html Tue, 06 Feb 2007 06:40:30 +0000 Vringo Video Ringtone Sharing Service Launches Beta. 'Vringo allows users to share short video clips each time they make a phone call. The service is available now to private beta users, by invitation only. “Instead of the tired audio ringtone, we want you to experience the fun of video ringtones” CEO Jon Medved said. “When you call your buddy they see your Vringo and you see theirs. Vringo creates a deeper form of communication as our users share viral videos with each call they make.”'
Lockergnome]]> http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006225.html http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006225.html Tue, 06 Feb 2007 06:37:56 +0000 Robot's camera opens up panoramic shots to close scrutiny. 'With a digital camera attached, the robot clicks snapshots that a software program then puts in ordered configuration to produce a panoramic tapestry. The result is a grand, scenic shot that also allows exploration deep into the photograph to reveal startling detail.'

Post Gazette]]> http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006224.html http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006224.html Tue, 06 Feb 2007 06:36:01 +0000 Infinity Watch Concept : MP3, Video, Curves-A-Plenty. 'The wristwatch has a display on the front that you can use to show off digital photos and video clips. That, and it plays MP3s. Since it's still just an artist's rendering, we'll likely never see it in the local Wal-Merde anytime soon.'

Gizmodo]]> http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006223.html http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006223.html Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:35:15 +0000 Canova's Dual-Screen Laptop Likes Being Touched. 'I'm not a big fan of touch-screens (or Tablets for that matter), but I gotta admit—Canova's dual-screen laptop concept is pretty cool. For reading online books or the newspaper—it's a definite shoe-in. Even for editing photos it looks like it'd give Wacom a run for their money since you'd be able to use the bottom screen for "writing" and the top screen to see your edits.'

Gizmodo]]> http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006222.html http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006222.html Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:27:09 +0000 SET readies in-car black box / crash recorder for release. 'Slated to hit the Dubai market in mid-March, this in-car recording device is mounted atop and inside the vehicle's windshield where it continuously captures video of whatever's happening in front of the car. If an impact is detected, or if the driver slams on brakes, the machine stores the video, as well as acceleration data, 14 seconds before the incident and 6 seconds after.'

Engadget]]> http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006221.html http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006221.html Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:26:21 +0000 Make phone calls from your browser with GizmoCall. 'GizmoCall lets you make free voice-over-IP calls from your PC using nothing more than your browser. Well, your browser and a headset or microphone.'

Lifehacker]]> http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006220.html http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006220.html Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:25:38 +0000 An origami remote control and the Emotoscope. 'The Origami TV Remote Control enables children to learn only the essential functions such as “Channel Selection” and “Volume Control” through a paper playing method. The prototype was developed from 1-week Electronics and 1-week Software workshop and a wireless sensor board and Max/MSP are used as main tools. It was indeed very fun to control the volume of the TV with the origami, i couldn't stop raising and lowering the volume actually.'

We Make Money Not Art]]> http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006219.html http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006219.html Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:23:04 +0000 ConvinceMe: Three Ways to Argue Online. 'ConvinceMe is a new competitive arguing site launching tonight. It will let debaters carry out public debates, head to head arguments, and a “King of the Hill” free for all about any subject they like.'

TechCrunch]]> http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006218.html http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006218.html Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:21:38 +0000 Tokyo Micro Garden Cellphone Strap. 'This one's called the Tokyo Micro garden, and contains a "nutrient-rich gel" and a plant which actually grows over time.'

Gizmodo]]> http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006217.html http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006217.html Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:21:03 +0000 Bandwidth hogs exist, but the light users are key, says report. 'bandwidth hogs only make up about 5 percent of the entire Internet-using audience, but generate about 43.5 percent of the total traffic. Conversely, another 40 percent of users—the barely users—make very light use of the Internet and only generate about 3.8 percent of traffic. The remaining 55 percent of users generate the remaining 50 percent of traffic.'
Ars Technica]]> http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006216.html http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006216.html Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:33:05 +0000 An 'origami lens' for your camera phone?. 'Today, their 5-millimeter thick, 8-fold imager delivers images comparable in quality with photos taken with a compact camera lens with a 38 millimeter focal length. In a few years, these bendable lenses could be used in high resolution miniature cameras for unmanned surveillance aircraft, cell phones and infrared night vision applications.'

Primidi]]> http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006215.html http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006215.html Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:28:49 +0000 Jamming at the Speed of Light. 'In March, eJamming will introduce eJamming Audiio, an online music studio that uses peer-to-peer connections to eliminate lag times between live performers. The software may have a big impact on learning how to play an instrument. Playing with other musicians in a live situation is critical to musical development, an idea that's undisputed among music educators.'

Wired News]]> http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006214.html http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006214.html Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:27:14 +0000 Flat Future. 'In Flat Future, Miquel Mora is investigating the possibility of printing electronics onto adhesive tape which can be stuck to any kind of objects, altering their behavior, their relationship with us'

We Make Money Not Art]]> http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006213.html http://www.byz.org/~rbanks/movableType/webLog/trends/archives/006213.html Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:26:34 +0000