Archive for June, 2008
« Previous EntriesTracking Nightlife Activity : Mapping the Cool Quest
Sunday, June 29th, 2008Jebara’s creation, Citysense, uses advanced machine learning techniques to number crunch vast amounts of data emanating from thousands of cell-phones, GPS-equipped cabs and other data devices to paint live pictures of where people are gathering. Fed to websites such as Google or Yelp, the data reveals what’s happening at any location.
Robots Ready To Support Soldiers On The Battlefield
Friday, June 27th, 2008Intelligent armed vehicles that use GPS, laser and heat-recognition technology are close to being deployed in hotspots
Wired: Samsung Instinct Gives iPhone a Run for Its Money
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008To call the Samsung Instinct an iPhone knockoff would be an understatement of grotesque proportions. Seriously: Even the packaging looks like it came straight outta Cupertino…. 3G, GPS, 2-megapixel camera (with video recording), full e-mail and web browsing features, haptic feedback, voice control, multi touch…two-tenths of an inch narrower.
“Augmented Reality” application developed for Google Android
Thursday, June 19th, 2008“Enkin” introduces a new handheld navigation concept. It displays location-based content in a unique way that bridges the gap between reality and classic map-like representations. It combines GPS, orientation sensors, 3D graphics, live video, several web services and a novel user interface into an intuitive and light navigation system for phones.
Will GPS Make Us Dumb?
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008For most people — the cab driver, the tourist, the business traveler — the ubiquitous GPS has become a lifeline, giving directions to the nearest bathroom, a pizza joint or the shortest route to the office. But, just like with spell-checker before it, some experts believe that the guiding device gives less than what it takes away…