I started experimenting this summer with using orientation sensing as part of the interaction syntax for some kind of near-future cinematic interface. The idea is that your mobile device like a window into a panoramic visual story world. This is a prototype of Naimark’s Viewmaster of the future idea, in many ways. I…

Here’s one project that slipped into the back of my memory until very recently for two unrelated reasons. The first is that I received an email from the Walter Philips Gallery this morning, which commissioned the MobileScout for its Database Imaginary show up at the Banff Center for the Arts, talking about the trave…

In this blog post, we explore an intriguing project from the Making Wireless Toys class at Parsons Design & Technology. It features a remote control Katamari Damacy prince, whimsically rolling through the real world and collecting objects just like in the game. The excitement of this creative endeavor highlights the intersection of technology and play, inviting readers to revel in the joy of innovation. If anyone has more information about this captivating project, your insights would be warmly welcomed!

NESTA Futurelab stands as a beacon of educational innovation, pushing the boundaries of how we learn and interact with technology. Their diverse range of projects, from creative workshops to insightful research papers, offers a glimpse into a future where education thrives on creativity and engagement. The Future Music workshop and insightful papers on mobile technology and interactive TV illustrate their commitment to enriching the learning experience. As they delve into user-centered design, NESTA Futurelab invites us all to join in the exploration of new educational landscapes.

This Friday I will be visiting UC Irvine’s Department of Informatics and giving a talk on Mobile Social Software — some material I’ve been working on through the Netpublics Research Seminar at the Annenberg Center for Communication.

There was an interesting Charlie Rose on Friday January 6, 2006. I used to think that if I had 15 minutes of fame, I’d like to enjoy about 5 of those minutes sharing my expertise, experiences and intellect on the Charlie Rose show. Now I’m not so sure.

Turbulence recently announced a Call for Entries for its “New England Initiative II,” a juried, networked art competition.

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So, next month I’ll be attending Lift — check it out! If you can, I’d recommend attending. The list of attendees insures that this’ll be a great one. It’s cheap, compared to other conferences that can run $1000US+, easily.