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Posts from April 2007

CHI 2007 Interactivity

This weekend, I am off to CHI 2007 in San Jose. The conference runs from April 28th to May 3rd. Here is a cool video of some of the demos that will be in the interactivity booth this year:


Information via Light

Ambient Devices is by far the leader in the arena of conveying information with light. They have created (or helped develop) a series of gadgets, including the Ambient Orb (pictured right), the Weather Watcher, and the LG “Weather Plus” Fridge (yes, a fridge with a TV in it). Currently, they are developing the Ambient Clock [...]


Google Adds MyMaps

Yesterday, Google added a feature called MyMaps to Google Maps, which lets you create your own markers and share your map with anyone. I created one with all of the locations of the Cape Cod Baseball League (just like the field locator on CodBall). The guys over at Techlife found one made by “B. MacMillan” [...]