Archive for May 15th, 2007





Earth from the Air

May 15th, 2007 | By Barb

If you haven’t seen them, the images from the exhibit ‘Earth from the Air’ are breathtaking. You can even send them as e-cards. “Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s mission was to create a photographic record of the natural world at the start of a new millennium. The collection of 160 images takes viewers off the ground and into [...]



Japan takes sensor networks to the next level

May 15th, 2007 | By Sue

Apparently next year will see the debut of a new project in Japan to set up a wireless zone on one of its islands that will include sensor networks using IC tags (RFID-based) to monitor residents’ health, pedestrian movements, and even the movements of fresh produce. No word yet on how the tags will be [...]



Inspector Gadget’s Umbrella

May 15th, 2007 | By Barb

There are so many possibilities for the Pileus umbrella which has wireless internet, GPS and a Google Earth digital compass. The main one being, when will it do everything Inspector Gadget’s umbrella does. 2. If everyone is using the umbrellas, will it lessen incidences of skin cancer. 3. When will they build it [...]



Contest delayed

May 15th, 2007 | By Jesse

Our 2 year anniversary contest, announced on this weeks podcast, has been delayed due to a post-semester lethargy. But never fear you will soon have your chance to win goodies. More details will be available in episode 96 this Sunday.