VW & Google Develop Real Nav System
Being a VW owner, I’ve been waiting for them to come out with a Nav system in their new models. Well, I guess they were saving the best for last.
Together with Google, they’re developing a nav system that combines Google’s 3D satellite maps (Google Earth) with real-time traffic. So you’ll see a 3-D map of the actual area with a color coded path for your trip. So you can avoid the red areas if needed. Read more on automotoportal.com
Toys for Boys (and Girls)
I’ve stumbled across more than a few new software gadgets and websites lately, so I though I’d share them.
Kristopher Tate, a 17-year old programmer has created a competitor to flickr in 3 months. I visited the site and found that since word has gotten around, it’s currently being moved to handle the volume. But I’m curious and will definitely follow up to check it out.
From the article I read, it’s very similar to flickr, but with improvements, like a large amount of metadata that can be associated with each photo, including audio notation and “geotagging”. I’m not going to reiterate the entire article, but if you’d like read more and see some screen shots, head on over to Tech Crunch.
You know, I need more addictions like flickr in my life!
I’m not a big “social” user of IM’s… but meetro lets you incorporate AIM, ICQ, MSN, and Yahoo into one Instant Messenger. But it does more; it allows you to chat with other users based on proximity to your location and/or interests. I think it’d be kinda cool if you were traveling and just wanted to hang out with a local who might like Moby or photography or origami as much as you do.
It’s still pretty new, so I tried it out and the closest person to me is in Chicago, but I’m gonna keep it on the “back burner” and hope it grows
Another awesome service that I’ll definitely be going back to is KeepVid.com, a site that allows you to download streaming videos from services like Google and YouTube. Just enter the URL of the streaming video, and it’ll allow you to download the video to your hard drive.
Now, I have no plans to redistribute videos or otherwise misuse them, but sometimes I find a video that is so funny or great that I just wanna keep it on my computer so I can watch it later! With most streaming services, you’d have to save it in your bookmarks and visit the site again to view it; but with this I can keep my own copy!
View of Tomorrow (from Yesterday)
Being a sci fi geek like myself, I’ve always been fascinated by the ideas of the future from those who lived in the past. It’s always interesting when I’ve read ::wikipedia(“Asimov”,”Asimov”):: or ::wikipedia(“Zelazny”, “Zelazny”):: ; sometimes they were right on, and sometimes they weren’t. Here’s a great posting on Tinselman.com, an great site by ::wikipedia(“Robyn Miller”, “Robyn Miller”):: of Myst lore. If you like fantasy and have never played Myst, you should definitely check it out. I’m currently playing the fifth and final 
game in the series, and I must say it’s an amazing game like no other.
But I digress…check out this posting on EPCOT and transportation that we should (or shouldn’t) be using today!
And if you have time, browse other stuff on Tinselman.com. It’s a great site and there’s alof of really fascinating stuff; Looking around, you’ll began to get the same sense of wonder and imagination found in Myst.
Simpsons Alive!
This is a live-action version of the intro to the Simpsons, part of a marketing campaign by UK satellite broadcaster BSkyB.
Being a hugh Simpsons fan, I know they’ve gone through alot of trouble to make this.
Now, when will we get our live action movie?
Microsoft-ized iPod
This is great… especially for all you graphic designer-types!
BTW, found this on YouTube.com, a very cool site.
Fun with Anagrams
I’ve recently seen alot of subway maps of major cities converted to anagrams. In commemoration of my recent trip to Dallas, I found one! I don’t know all the stop names, so it’s fun to figure them out. I’m sure Lisa Simpson would love these…
Thanks, Silon and codeman38 on livejournal.com for your work on creating this!
For those who really have some time to waste, here are some other cities from boingboing.net (a very cool site, BTW): London Anagram Tube Map, Toronto Anagram Subway Map, Amsterdam Anagram Metro Map, Chicago Regional Transit Authority Anagram Map, Maps for Manhattan, Oslo, Boston and Atlanta, Vienna U-Bahn Anagram Map, DC Metro Anagram Map, Stockholm Transit Anagram Map, LA Red Line Anagram Map, Maps for Cleveland, St Louis (x2), BART, and Singapore, Maps for Berlin, Copenhagen, Baltimore (x2), Maps for Calgary, Vancouver (x2), Philadelphia, Buffalo, Rochester, Hong Kong (x2), Seattle, Minneapolis, Detroit, Maps for Miami (x2), Dublin, Ontario, Dallas, Glasgow, Portland, Ottawa, Houston, Maps for Montreal (x2), Helsinki, Monterrey, San Diego, Mexico City, Maps for NY/NJ PATH, Sydney
Search Engine for Coders
I read about a new search for coders on Slashdot called Krugle. It is set to launch in March, but upon visiting the site, I was able to sign up for a preview. It sounds like a very cool idea, so I’m looking forward to trying it out!
Homemade LED Art
I read about this easy way to make LED’s that can be thrown on to any surface, like a building, to create public art. Apparently they’re called “throwies”, and here’s a pic of the art in action:
I think we need to do this here in Kansas City! Thanks to Q-Branch on instructables.com for sharing a great howto on making these easy
Now, who’s gonna organize it?
I am a SciFi Geek
I took this quiz to determine what sci-fi crew I would be best as a member of. Apparently, I fit in best with Farscape. I never watched the show, but I do watch Stargat SG-1, and the captain in Farscape is now on SG-1 (Ben Browder).
So for all you sci-fi geeks out there, let me know what crew you best fit in…
Your Ultimate Sci-Fi Profile II: which sci-fi crew would you best fit in? (pics)
created with QuizFarm.com
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You scored as Moya (Farscape). You are surrounded by muppets. But that is okay because they are your friends and have shown many times that they can be trusted. Now if only you could stop being bothered about wormholes.
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