One can be mobile in two places at once with The Texai robot from Willow Garage. It uses a web browser and Skype to have a remote mobile video chat.
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Soviet Montage Productions claims to have created the first true HDR videos, made using two Canon 5D Mark II cameras. Probably going to see this effect a lot now.
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TAT has produced another video demonstrating the potential future of screen technology has surfaced. This one does a good job showing how any surface can be turned into a touchscreen.
Tipp-Ex, a European correction fluid (aka white-out) brings YouTube to life in a very interesting way by allowing the viewer to choose their own outcome.
The actor in the video also interacts with a banner on the brand channel page which is very cool.
It’s like choose your own adventure meets YouTube meets Subservient Chicken.
This is for kids, to teach coding—but adults could have some fun with this tool as well. Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art — and share your creations on the web. Developed by those savvy guys and gals at MIT.
It’s great to see this happening in the U.S., we’re far behind other countries when it comes to teaching young folks the art of coding/technology. Also Scratch is connecting educators, allowing teachers to share insights, projects, and tips for platform. It’s approachable, collaborative, and effective. Try Scratch, this is what it feels like to be an eight year old today.