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.

Dive into 'Else/Where: Mapping New Cartographies of Networks and Territories' and discover how mapping evolves in our digital age. This compilation features contributions from historians, designers, and cultural critics, showcasing innovative uses of technology to chart new terrains of social networks and urban landscapes. With an emphasis on collective mapping and new representations of spatial data, the book challenges traditional notions of territory and invites readers to rethink their relationship with space. Immerse yourself in a world where maps are reimagined, and the art of navigation is transformed into a vibrant dialogue of creativity.

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.

This just in, for Pervasive 2006 – 4th International Conference on Pervasive Computing May 07-10, 2006 The Burlington Hotel, Dublin, Ireland.

Never too early to plan on waiting until the last minute to submit something for Ubicomp 2006! The general announcement just went out. I’ll be serving as co-chair for Demonstrations this year, and it will be fairly “local”, down in Irvine, California.