Merry Christmas!

as mentioned in the title. and happy 2008!

photos

Jason, if you wanna see the photos from UK, I'll bring my laptop and show you bah. lazy to upload, too many! @.@

post =x

sorry Jason! really apologetic for not posting for so long cos I really have nothing interesting to post.. anyway saw something on the gadget show aired on TV mobile on the way home today.

can't seem to find news about it online, I'll just speak of what I saw.

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fancy a can drink from the shelf that is as cold as the ones refrigerated? (if I didn't rmb wrongly, I think the technology is from Korea)

the newly-invented auto-cool can drink, cools down from room temperature to bout 18 deg Celsius in just 15secs after opening! amazing isn't it.

the person (I forgot his name) mentioned that the can drink contains a special kind of gas which will cool down a can drink upon exposure to air. There's this spiral thinggie which contains the gas (I think). Now shop keepers can look forward to lower electricity bills generated by fridges.

Enjoy a cool beer or drink anywhere, anytime!

Anyone in here??

Hellooooo.... anyone in here?

How are you all? Everything is ok?
Hope you guys are enjoying yourselves over there in UK.
Any photos to show me? where are you living now?

Cheers,
Jason

Why Google Turned Into a Social Butterfly

The following article talks about how the the web is going to be ubiquitous for social networking,
and why Google wants to start something like that.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/04/technology/04digi.html?_r=1&ref=technology&oref=slogin

Cheers
Lionel Chang

Touchscreen coffee table

The software giant has built a new touchscreen computer—a coffee table that will change the world. Go inside its top-secret development with PopularMechanics.com, then forget the keyboard and mouse: The next generation of computer interfaces will be hands-on.

click the link for video:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/industry/4217348.html

Defining Web 3.0

What do all of you think?
Can you provide another definition for Web3.0 or even Web4.0 ?

I read somewhere, perhaps in the web 2.0 conference in San Francisco recently the following definition that I found interesting:

Web 1.0: You
Web 2.0: We
Web 3.0: Me

So with web 3.0 I think it's no longer about going to your business networking site or our business networking site. It's about creating my own virtual experience or virtual network, built by me, for me, and that is my view of my social universe. And it could very well be different from your view, but that's irrelevant to me.


Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_3.0
Read more: http://howtosplitanatom.com/news/how-to-define-web-30-2/
Read more: http://my-world.typepad.com/rworld/2007/09/global-justice-.html

Enemy Book & Snubster - Getting (Anti-) Social, the Web 2.0 Way

"People are yearning to express the ridiculousness of some of the features of Facebook -- having all these friends that aren't genuine," MIT doctoral student and creator of Enemybook Kevin Matulet told the Globe.

read more

Visit Enemy Book
Enemybook lets Facebook users categorize by “Enemybook” as well as view other people’s Enemybooks. Define your enemies, create more enemies, expose your enemies.

Visit Snubster

Encourages people to undermine and mock online social communities.

CHEERS,
Anne

CCTV using cellphone

sounds fun to keep an eye on naughty little children.

http://technology.newscientist.com/article/dn12861-cellphones-team-up-to-become-smart-cctv-swarm.html

The Fentix Cube

The Fentix Cube features a cube of (patent pending) multi-touch touchscreens allowing for a myriad of multi-dimensional games, puzzles, and whatnots manipulated by the swipe of your greasy fingers. Best of all, it'll be on sale in limited quantities from London's Kinetica Museum. Read more



Check out Kinetica Museum for more cool stuff : http://www.kinetica-museum.org/
To see more of Andrew Fentem works goto: http://www.andrewfentem.com/

Cheers,

Anne

BlogWall - A new paradigm of mobile communication

Short message service (SMS) is extremely popular today. Currently it is being mainly used for peer-to-peer communication. Electronic displays can be seen everywhere and those are mainly used to convey information to the masses rather than provide artistic and social communication. BlogWall extends the SMS to a new level of self expression and public communication by combining art and poetry. Furthermore it will provide a means of expression in the language that young people understand, and the forms of social communication. The user stands in front of a projected screen and sends a SMS to a given number. The system can display users SMS in an animated manner. It also provides users to participate in polls. The most notable feature of the application is its ability to create poetry in multiple languages such as English, Korean, Chinese poems or Japanese “Haiku" all based on the SMS. This is a step into new forms of cultural computing.

http://blogwall.wikidot.com/home

Age Invaders

Singapore – October 16th, 2007: Researchers in the Mixed Reality Lab Singapore have developed new kind of computer game especially designed for elderly people to play together with young people.




http://www.mixedrealitylab.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=61
http://ageinvaders.wikidot.com/

The Law of simplicity.

Hello everyone,
I just came across to this site. It about the laws of simplicity. I found it quite interesting. Can be apply to lots of things in life. Hopefully u guys can find it useful in your future project.
Below is the link to this site.

http://lawsofsimplicity.com/

Computers Can Soon Transform 2D Images Into 3D

Hello,
The link is about how a computer can sort of make a 2D image transform into a 3D object.

http://www.hiptechblog.com/2006/06/16/computers-can-soon-transform-2d-images-into-3d/

With Regards
Lionel

Class Photos

Hi guys. mind i post the photos here? :X
Just Delete if its not ok.

Ciao

TO: JIAJIA

Hi jiajia pls go to the link below. It's from KokKee.
It might help u.
http://www.nngroup.com/reports/seniors

Microsoft Moves to Add Phone Calls

For you Wilson,

Microsoft is going to add a internet phone calling program (similar to skype) to their email program, Microsoft outlook.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/17/business/17soft.html?_r=1&ref=technology&oref=slogin

With Regards
Lionel Chang

Virtual visas: Avatars get right to roam

Hi,
This probably isn't really breaking news. But it seems more and more people are getting online and creating profiles online. People nowadays not only lead one live, but also another one on the web.

The link

with regards,
Lionel

Enter your PIN using only eye movements

Who needs ONE password to rule them all? All you need is one GLANCE to rule them all!
Snoopers won't stand a chance if you enter your PIN using only eye movements.

http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=mg19526175.100&feedId=online-news_rss20



Cheers,
Anne

Energy and Environment Saving Devices and A robot to help the Elderly

Hey guys, I found this vid talking about energy saving and environment devices (I think Anne would find this to be a useful piece of information). As well as a robot named "Domo" which uses video capturing technology to aid the elderly (Chia Chia this is for you). Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s-Mv4Z7CJs

Cheers,
Ziru

High Defination TV from a cell phone

http://www.technologyreview.com/Nanotech/17395/

Gothambreg

http://transition.turbulence.org/Works/gothamberg/index.php

Maybe this will be the future interactive blog....

A Cell Phone That Spots Bad Breath

Friday, October 12, 2007

Among a new phone's health monitors is a "halitosis meter."

By Anna Davison

www.technologyreview.com/Infotech/19569/

Toshiba : The Future of HD Technology

http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/Contents/Toshiba_teg/EU/WHITEPAPER/files/FEA-2005-11-HD-technology-EN.pdf

Diesel Hologram Fashion Show

Something to "wow" you all.
What is real? What is virtual?

NTT DoCoMo future vision

Could this be the near future? Is this really possible?

This is a classic example of user profile and scenarios.
Maybe i should make this a REQUIREMENT for all the BA( interactive) projects.

What you guys think?
If there are NO Comments or Objections, I will take it as ALL OF YOU agrees with me.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae-Ssclu5A4&mode=related&search=

SHOW ME THE MONEY!

The National Research Foundation (NRF) has allocated S$500 million over the next five years to fund the development of a strategic Interactive Digital Media (IDM) research programme to support Singapore’s long-term vision of growing into a global IDM capital.

The programme aims to realise a value-added contribution of S$10 billion, up from S$3.8 billion in 2003, as well as create approximately 10, 000 new jobs by 2015.

General research in IDM is under the purview of the MDA while research on the use of IDM in education is spearheaded by the Ministry of Education.

Read More: https://rita.nrf.gov.sg/IDM/default.aspx

Singapore's interactive digital media industry has been given a shot in the arm with the announcement that the sector's R&D Programme Office will fund four interlinked initiatives.

Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said the initiatives aim to create a high-growth and self-sustaining eco-system which will propel Singapore into the forefront of research and development in interactive digital media.

The interactive digital media industry had been identified as a key growth sector for Singapore's economy in the years ahead by the high-powered Research, Innovation and Enterprise Council during its inaugural meeting last year, which was chaired by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

Read More: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/251625/1/.html

Cheers,

Jason

Combining Instant Messaging with other messaging applications

Hi, some of you might have seen this before as Jason brought this magazine with an article on it. He shared it with me so i might as well share it with you guys.

http://www.velvetpuffin.com/

This application actually lets the users post blogs share photos and videos... kinda like face book and the friendster website we used to come across but theres an additional function where u can chat with each other without having to be behind a computer screen.

Theres a video demonstration link on the website that shows how it works and all

Wilson

Rules of Enagements

Dear Boys and Girls,
Couple of things to highlight.

1. Please login and post the entries YOURSELF, in your own "ID"

2. When you post a new entry, please include a short summary of what you're posting. NOT just leave the URL without any hints.

3. The purpose of starting this blog is to share the research/technologies we may have encountered, so i would like you guys to be more responsive to each other comments and entries.

4. THOSE WHO HAVE NO MADE ANY ENTRIES SO FAR, PLEASE DO SO ASAP. I DON'T WANT TO START GIVE GRADES FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT. IT WILL DEFEAT ITS PURPOSE.


Cheers,
Jason Cheo

Artificial Cornea Gives Hope To The Blind

German researchers have developed an artificial cornea that promises easy integration with a patient's native cornea, and prevents cellular hyperplasia on its plastic surface.

http://www.medgadget.com/archives/2007/10/artificial_corneas_from_fraunhofer_institute.html

Cheers,
Anne

How Technology can save commuters

Hey guys, I chanced upon an article about how technology is the lifeblood of all commuters. Below is the link.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/08/nyregion/08commute.html?_r=1&ref=technology&oref=slogin

Cheers,

Ziru

New prototype phone gives fitness check (sidney)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/japan_workout_phone;_ylt=AiM9drr6sAGDHqd1CgvKaBAjtBAF

Face Reader

hi guys,
This is a video clip talking about a computer system that can read and interpret facial expression.

http://www.pbs.org/kcet/wiredscience/video/100-face_reader_ep_101_.html

Inspired ideas for a sustainable future

Hello classmates,
If you are interested about sustainable design, you might like to watch this guy talking about sustainable future. It on the TED website. The link is as below.

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/74

Cheers,
Chiachia

Cell Phone Users Experience Phantom Ringing; Suffer From Ringxiety

Date: September 17, 2007

Study suggests individuals rely on mobile phones for mood regulation and maintaining relationships. The majority experience phantom ringing.

A new study found that two thirds of the people surveyed, reported hearing their phone ring or feeling it vibrate when it had not actually rung.

The phenomenon has been termed "ringxiety."

The more frequently a person uses their phone, the more often they reported hearing a phantom ring, the study found.

These participants (67% of the people surveyed) had higher monthly charges, used more minutes, sent more text messages, and showed higher levels of impulsivity. They were also younger. (participants ranged in age from 18 to 86).

The study also shows that some people rely on their mobile phone to regulate moods and maintain social connectedness. Those people who prefer to use their phones for text messaging, rather than talking, evidence higher levels of loneliness, social anxiety, and problem phone use.

Note: This story has been adapted from material provided by Alliant International University.

Cheers,

David

Paying for Goods On the Fly (Sidney)

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070926.wgtscan27/BNStory/GlobeTQ/home

Evolutionary Design

http://www.technologyreview.com/video/evolutionarydesign

Cheers...

David

Gaming in the future

Gaming. is it limited to at home or just the virtual reality world?

Ever thought of bringing gaming into reality?

here's the link: http://www.clickfire.com/viewpoints/articles/gaming/gaming_in_the_future.php

(ps. I think I sound very cliché)

- Jingxian

Gadgets of the Future (From Anne)

Hi Guys!

Below is a site I chance upon while surfing, it features ideas for gadgets of the future, from 2001 - 2100. Nothing is impossible.

Do check it out at http://pages.prodigy.net/imagiweb/reports/file00/jun1.htm

Regards,
Anne

Hello,
This site is not really about technology but rather about products that are going to be released or could be released in the market.
http://www.gizmodo.com/


Lionel Chang

Technology Review(ChiaChia)

Hello guys,

I got a chance to come in contect with this link. It has some interesting article and videos of some interesting technology finding. Go and check it out if you need some ideas.
The links is http://www.technologyreview.com/Infotech/

ChiaChia