Filed under: Further Reading
August 23, 2007 • 7:50 pm 0
Hey Microsoft, I can do that!
Microsoft patent app reveals heads-up vehicle display, fluffy dice – Engadget
Dear Microsoft,
I would just like to let you know that I’ve done some user research in the area of automobile HUD’s. If you’d like to, you know, get in touch with me, I’d be happy to discuss arranging a mutually beneficial relationship.
Filed under: Uncategorized
August 22, 2007 • 10:17 am 0
This is just really interesting.
August 20, 2007 • 9:56 am 0
Skype Outage Questions
Giant, synchronized reboot Windows Update smokes Skype
There was a massive Skype outage recently, lasting about three days. It remains to be seen if/how emergency calls were affected.
Basically, don’t replace your landline or cell with Skype. I don’t think anyone should rely on cellular technology for their 911 service either, but that’s another argument for another time.
Filed under: E911
August 17, 2007 • 2:24 pm 0
My guess is that it will be used for marketing.
August 10, 2007 • 9:19 am 0
Fighting Crime with Data Mining
CBC News In Depth: Technology: Data mining
via Bruce Schneier. Pretty cool.
Filed under: Further Reading
August 8, 2007 • 12:42 pm 0
GPS techniques help surgeons carry out delicate procedures – Engadget
GPS techniques help surgeons carry out delicate procedures – Engadget
Wow. Really. I’d thought of something like this once before, where a GPS-like technology could map a human body in three dimensions. You could theoretically map down to the cellular level, and it might be incredibly useful for tracking the development of diseases and tumors.
Filed under: GIS
