The often debated question that has plagued the minds of people all over the world is finally answered. Nope, I am not talking about questions on world hunger, apartheid or global warming. Those questions are frivolous in comparison. I am talking about the epic scifi fan debate: Which is better— Star Wars or Star Trek? Read more…
Archive for August, 2012
iTypewriter: An Analog Interface for Typing on the iPad
The iTypewriter is a new device, or rather, a rehash of an old device, that enables typing on the iPad. It’s a gadget that makes retro meet urban, old school meet contemporary and analog meet digital.
The Art of Animation and Motion Graphics: A PBS Off Book Feature
PBS Arts has undertaken a series called Off Book that talks about new media art, internet culture, modern design, etc. PBS Arts released a new video in the Off Book series titled ‘The Art of Animation and Motion Graphics’. It chronicles the nature, rise and current form of motion graphics. Read more…
Google Creates Visualization on Small Arms & Ammunition Trade
Google is interested in utilizing technological changes to bring about a positive transformation in the world. After capturing the world of search and other aspects of the web, Google wants to display its heart of gold. Google recently created an interactive visualization on ‘Small Arms and Ammunition Trade Data’ from the years 1992 to 2010. The interactive visualization is done through Google Ideas, a new Google wing for social change. Read more…
Copywriter vs. Art Director: A Comparison Using Graphics
Copywriters and Art Directors are the cogs that work together to keep the machinery of advertising running. It’s the synchronization of these two fields that leads to the creation of trash-worthy or sometimes memorable and revered campaigns. These two species of ‘Homo Advertisingo’ are very different in their likes, tools and processes. Copywriter vs. Art Director tries to find out these disparities of character using graphics.
Fat or Fiction: An Interactive Visualization That Uses Infographics to Give Nutritional Facts
All the calorie conscious people out there can now refer to an interactive visualization called Fat or Fiction. Fat or Fiction gives you all dietary and caloric information of the sinful deserts/ snacks that you love so you can tread with caution before indulging.
Microsoft New Logo Unveiled
Microsoft has updated its look by adopting a new logo. The new Microsoft logo was launched today
5 Awesome Podcasts to Follow!
Thought about subscribing to a podcast but didn’t know where to begin with? I am suggesting 5 awesome podcasts for you to follow across different genres that are interesting, entertaining and informative.
Amazon Launches Kindle in India Officially
No need to tell your relatives/ friends going abroad to get you an Amazon Kindle. The Amazon Kindle is now available in India officially.
How Does Apple’s Siri Fare Against Other Similar Softwares?
Today’s featured video is a bit dated but it’s really funny and interesting to watch. It pits Apple’s Siri against an Indian equivalent: Micromax’s Aisha. The result is a comical video on the way these two devices tackle a string of questions posed to them.
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