iPod ad’s are brilliant at getting you hooked on new songs

a new favorite.

Children, Creativity, and Education

I found this to be a phenomenal talk on how today’s education shapes a child’s creativity (or as Sir Ken Robinson puts it, “squander” it).  Please check it out, and watch the video.

Sir Ken Robinson: Do Schools Kill Creativity?

As is with any poignant message, there are bound to be some debate and lingering questions.  Nonetheless, as an individual who is nearing the end of his formal education, I personally found this message to be a chilling (but also refreshing) one.

Material Science, Real Multitouch, and a Jumbo Jet

I’m completely swamped preparing for the GRE…but I’ve still got to jot these things down!

d3O’s developed a cool gel-like…thing that conforms to surfaces (such as your body) but stiffens up on impact. There’s obviously a lot of potential for this in the sports industry, which is where most of their initial product offering seems to be. Their website also outlines their design and product development processes, which we all know are uber-cool.

I wouldn’t be surprised if most people have already seen this demo (or one of the earlier prototypes). Perceptive Pixels is a multitouch technology company started by Jeff Han (consulting research scientist for NYU). I recall seeing some of the earlier videos way before the iPhone was even rumored, not to mention recent developments at other companies such as Microsoft (the Surface). It’s sort of interesting to note, though, that this technology really is different from it’s “competitors.” For example, the iPhone uses capacitance to detect input. Perceptive Pixels’ interface is actually pressure sensitive (it converts pressure to light, which is detected by a sensor behind the display). They also emphasize the fact that their technology is developed on a larger scale, allowing the use of not only two hands, but also multiple users to work together in collaboration.

Buy a 747. Cool.

Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown 2006

“Liberation” Finals = Very very fast lindy.

It’s business time…

Flight of the Conchords – the “folk-comedy duo” from New Zealand. Check them out on HBO. By which I mean ___Tube.