Learn How to manage a MySQL database

22/Jan/2008

A great, and easy to understand MySQL database tutorial that teaches you how to set up a MySQL database and create a random quote generator. A really nice way to be introduced to MySQL which is pretty intimidating to us mere mortals. Click the pic to read the article. Read More...

Giant 360 degree holgraphic display

31/Aug/2007

Vizoo has developed a serious holographic heavyweight contender with the Cheoptics360 XL. This is a 360 degree holographic display designed for shows and other venues that allows audiences to view massive images of people and objects through its transparent sides. When I say large – I’m talking about a holographic display that can measure from 1.5m to 30m, allowing for people and cars to be displayed in a 1:1 scale - and bigger.
Using surface mirroring and projections, large computer-generated and video images are fired in from all sides to create the central image. Watch a video of it in action by clicking the pic.

HP touch screen photo printing kiosk for home users...

31/Aug/2007

HP has released an egg-like photo printer in the U.K. called the HP Photosmart A826 Compact Photo Printer. This printer has the biggest LCD screen I have ever seen on a photo printer measuring in at a whopping seven inches. Not only is the screen very large, it is touch sensitive too. Read More...

City Wall - interactive city map

31/Aug/2007

Located in Helsinki, a huge 'touch-sensitive' screen has been installed, which functions as a collaborative art/information project for the city.

Members of the public can stand in front of the screen and scroll through the media content by using 'Minority Report'- type hand gestures [always an entertaining way to end the evening after having a few beers.
 The wall is designed to accept content from public sources like Flickr and YouTube with the aim of sharing the information and giving visitors a 'good feel for the city'.

Wi-Fire, a long range external Wi Fi antenna/ range extender

20/Aug/2007

The Wi-Fire is a compact, range-extending USB device that enables you to access a wireless Internet connection from up to (an alleged) 1,000 feet away--three times the range of your internal wireless adapter.

The Wi-Fire is available on Windows XP or on Mac OS X. Read More...