Man of Mistry
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Mozilla knocks my goddamn socks off by introducing Ubiquity
There were days when I used to get crazy-mad excited about concept-cars and concept-cell-phones. Over time I’ve realized that those things never see the light of day. That is precisely why I am in DEEP DEEP LOVE with software. Almost every concept-app becomes a reality.
Yesterday Mozilla Labs released a tool called “Ubiquity”. It’s a way to create mash-ups. Now, I know you’ll roll your eyes and say ‘Oh okkkkk.. another Mashup tool. Just what we needed.’ Well let me tell you… this tool, IS WHAT WE NEEDED from the very beginning. When I (or you, or anyone) talks about future of the Web and the whole next-gen Web experience, this is what I’m referring to. I know I’ve been yapping a lot in this post without giving any info on what this ubiquity-thing does and how you can use it. So, here’s what I suggest. Look at the video if you haven’t done so yet. I am SOLD on this one. And as my title says; with Ubiquity, Mozilla knocked my goddamn socks off!
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Microsoft's Researchers Show Off Future Tech
Author of the Mach microkernel (used in many of Microsoft’s products, OS X, iPhone, many Unix OSs, etc), Rick Rashid, presented the last keynote at Microsoft’s Professional Developer’s Conference (PDC). Being the head of Microsoft Research, he presented what’s next in near future for Microsoft. With the help of other researchers, he demoed the projects to PDC audience. Everything from SensorMap (using sensors to understand environment/surrounding) to SecondLight (a hidden second image into Surface’s main display that can be displayed by using a translucent screen) to Boku (an interface to do “programming” using Xbox 360 controller as input). Details after the jump.
It is in the times like these, I feel how far behind Apple is.
UPDATE: Engadget’s take on SecondLight.
