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From DSC:
Entertainment-related ecosystems now…but educationally-related ecosystems could be coming up next…
On 10/18/2012,
in Apple, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, corporate / business world, e-books, Google, media/film, Microsoft, music, television, vendors,
by Daniel Christian
On 09/26/2012,
in 21st century, emerging technologies, future, Google, innovation,
by Daniel Christian
Green light given to driverless cars in California. — from nbcnews.com by Sarah McBride
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Google’s self-driving car goes out for a spin.
Addendum on 9/27/12:
- Self-driving cars could bring a new world of hacking — from techhive.com by Liviu Oprescu
Stanford U. releases new open-source online-education platform –– from The Chronicle by Alisha Azevedo
Excerpt:
Stanford University is continuing a high-profile push into online education with a new open-source platform called Class2Go, which will host two massive open online courses, or MOOC’s, during the fall quarter. Beginning in October, non-Stanford and Stanford students alike will be able to use the platform to take classes on computer networking and on “Solar Cells, Fuel Cells, and Batteries.”
Google launches open course builder — from techcrunch.com by
Also see:
- Stanford announces free online courses for fall
The university unveils two new homegrown software platforms to host the courses.
On 08/30/2012,
in A/V -- audio/visual, business, corporate / business world, emerging technologies, Google, marketing/social marketing, second screen apps, tablets, technologies for your home, television, trends,
by Daniel Christian
Also see:
- Navigating the new multi-screen world: Insights show how consumers use different devices together — from Google Mobile Ads blog
- Multi-screen mania: how our devices work together –– from gigaom.com by Ryan Kim
Keeping your toes in the streams of current that are constantly flowing by us [Christian]
There are numerous ways to keep current within your discipline, but I want to highlight just two highly-effective, relevant ones here (no matter what your discipline or interest is).
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Google releases software framework for building interactive experiences in physical spaces — from archdaily.com by Alison Furuto
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From DSC:
Hhhmmmm…I wonder how this could be used to renovate or create new learning spaces…?!?
Hhhmmmm…I wonder how this could be used to renovate or create new learning spaces…?!?
On 08/07/2012,
in future, global / globalization, Google, hearts -- matters of the heart, political science, robotics, society, visualizing information,
by Daniel Christian
13-foot 12,000-pound mechanized robot suit now for sale in Japan — from venturebeat.com by John Koetsier
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From DSC:
These items cause me to reflect yet again on the state of our hearts...as it doesn’t take much to think of the next steps in terms of using such robots as instruments of war. Do you think I’m stretching a bit too far here? How about after considering the following interactive visualization that Google just created?
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Addendums:
- [On 8/28/12] How about after reading This week in bots: The robots we build to kill for us — from fastcompany.com by Kit Eaton?
- [On 10/4/12] Homeland Security wants drones for public safety, doesn’t want to tell public about them — from spectrum.ieee.org by Evan Ackerman
On 07/17/2012,
in digital audio, digital video, Google, professional development, training / L&D,
by Daniel Christian
The big Google I/O 2012 overview — from techhive.com by Jason Cross
Excerpt:
Google’s yearly developer conference, Google I/O, is much more than just programming tips and API talk. It’s also the grand unveiling of a lot of new Google products and services. We liveblogged the keynotes from day one and day two, where a lot of big announcements were made. In fact, the day one keynote lasted more than two hours.
Didn’t have time to follow all the big annoucements as they happened for the last two days? Here’s a quick summary of the key points of interest. You’ll find a lot of detailed coverage at PCWorld and Macworld.
The best Of Google I/O: Project Glass, Nexus 7 Tablet, Nexus Q Home Entertainment System, and more — from fastcompany.com by Christina Chaey
Google announced a slew of new products today at its annual developer conference, including the long-awaited Nexus 7 tablet and Nexus Q, a home media streamer for Android devices. Here’s what you need to know.
What Google Compute Engine means for cloud computing — from gigaom.com by Derrick Harris
Google I/O: A Glimpse at the anti-Apple — from pcmag.com by Damon Poeter
Google Compute Engine a direct challenge to Amazon Web Services — from ReadWriteWeb.com by Fredric Paul
Google I/O Day 2: Technology That ‘Just Works’ — from Inc.com by Christina DesMarais
All sorts of Google products you’re likely using at the office just got better.
4 things to know from Google’s I/O Conference –– from Inc.com by Christina DesMarais
Check out Google’s latest and greatest tech innovations from its annual developer conference.
The next platform war: Google play vs. Apple iTunes — from cnn.com by Philip Elmer-DeWitt
Google unveils an ecosystem designed to rival Apple’s — from cnn.com by Philip Elmer-DeWitt
Apple TV vs. Roku vs. Nexus Q: Media streamers compared — from cnet.com by Ty Pendlebury
Google’s Nexus Q is the newest kid on the streaming block. CNET puts it head-to-head with our favorite tried-and-true stalwarts, the Apple TV and the Roku.
On 06/26/2012,
in A/V -- audio/visual, analytics, Apple, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, computer science, convergence, emerging technologies, Google, mobile technologies, programming, smart/connected TV, social learning / networks,
by Daniel Christian
Introducing App Cloud Core – Build and Deploy Mobile Apps for Free
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Also see:
Also see:
- Brightcove PLAY is a global gathering of Brightcove customers, partners and industry leaders at the forefront of the digital media revolution. On June 25-27, hundreds of media companies, marketers and developers from around the world will convene in Boston for three action-packed days of hands-on learning, in-depth strategy sessions, next-generation product demos, all-star keynotes, and networking.
Google unveils full 3D Google Earth feature — from CNET.com by Roger Cheng
Google uses advanced 3D imaging to create full 3D maps, which will come soon to Android and iOS.
Google Maps adding 3D, offline directions— from CNET.com byBridget Carey
Google Announces Massively Improved 3D Views For Google Earth, StreetView Backpacks & Offline Maps For Mobile — from techcrunch.com by Frederic Lardinois
Google Chrome overtakes Internet Explorer as the Web’s most used browser — from thenextweb.com by Jon Russell
Excerpt:
Google Chrome has been long expected to leapfrog Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) to take its position as the Web’s most used browser and, according to data from Statcounter, the momentous change of leadership happened last week. The firm’s latest figures — spotted by Global Nerdy blogger Joey deVilla – show that Chrome’s line of usage creeped to overtake IE’s for the first week ever, with Firefox, Safari and Opera completing the top five respectively.
Browser choice: A thing of the past? — from cnet.com by Stephen Shankland
Devices using iOS and the future Windows RT hobble third-party browsers. Despite some good reasons for doing so, the change could undermine browser competition.
