Will machines replace humans?

Very interesting TED talk by Daniel Susskind.

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I only have one question: Why?

The Dancing dress by Icelandic designer Ninna Thorarinsdottir. A dress that can dance. ... Why?

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Dad's Technology

Same here!

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Technology isn't the answer ...

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The 1987 Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

Time flies. I have to smile.

The rise of the machines

All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace, a documentary by Adam Curtis for BBC Television.

Screens of the future

This is an ongoing series of visionary prototypes, based on the emerging technologies of flexible displays, shape-shifting materials and context-aware functionality. By Universal Everything.

Screens of the Future: Prototypes 1-27 from Universal Everything on Vimeo.

Velco bike handlebars with built-in lights, navigation & alarm

I want! They're not that obvious, they look mean and ofcourse there's an app. The Wink Bar by Velco. On batteries, recharge every 3 weeks (they say).

They're not available yet, you can support them on IndieGogo.

You can read more over here.

The IBM 7094 was the first computer to sing 'Daisy Bell' (1961)

'Daisy Bell' was composed by Harry Dacre in 1892. Vocals were programmed by John Kelly and Carol Lockbaum and the accompaniment was programmed by Max Mathews.

The Pope gave a TED Talk

WTF? ... Yes, really, he did, the Pope gave a TED Talk in which he asked tech companies to do a better job. Mm mm.

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Pregnancy test for men - Too late for April 1st

A pregnancy test for men. Tempo thought about this, BBDO Italy made the commercial. I think it's a hoax. So if I understand correctly, you do the test with a special device, the man gets via a phone app the result and has to tell the woman. WTF! Did a man came up with this idea?

I did a test in the bathroom of my work, alone, because I was nervous it was positive. It was positive and guess what ... I didn't came out of the bathroom for 30min. Had to get a grip on myself again. Do you think I want to wait till the seeder comes over and tell me? Your whole life is upside down.

I know an easier solution. An 'old fashioned' pregnancy test when the both of you are home.

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Making your own iPhone 6 with parts found on a market in China

Yes, you can buy your own iPhone with parts which you can find on public cell phone parts markets in Huaqiangbei, China.

'The future is already here - it's just not very evenly distributed' (William Gibson)

The Sideways Dictionary - to help you understand technology

Jigsaw worked with The Washington Post and Nick Asbury on The Sideways Dictionary. Explain technology through analogy. It works.

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Do robots deserve rights?

This is a very good question. Perhaps we are already too late with wondering.

The screen is loading - must be some sort of network issue :)

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Robotic Swan from 1773

Yes, exactly, 1 7 7 3! The Silver Swan Automaton was created by the Belgian inventor John Joseph Merlin in collaboration with London inventor James Cox. Unbelievable. It looks kitsch to me but how it moves ... 1773! Wow. More info on the Smithsonian website.

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I Need!

I definitely need the HidrateMe, I know it's bad, but I always forget to drink. Good solution! Check it out on Kickstarter.

Aposematic Jacket

'Aposematic Jacket' by Shinseungback Kimyonghun, is a wearable camera for self-defense. It's terrible to get mugged, but I don't think I'm going to wear something like this, only because it can happen. Cool technique though. Perhaps for uniforms? Detectives?

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Aposematic Jacket from Shinseungback Kimyonghun on Vimeo.

30 Years Of Tech

And we stay with TED and with MIT. Nicholas Negroponte takes us 30 years back in tech. A 30-year history of the future.

MIT Media Lab founder Nicholas Negroponte takes you on a journey through the last 30 years of tech. The consummate predictor highlights interfaces and innovations he foresaw in the 1970s and 1980s that were scoffed at then but are ubiquitous today. And he leaves you with one last (absurd? brilliant?) prediction for the coming 30 years.

The Creative Class Presents Stefan Sagmeister

Break down the silo's. This is creativity. The Creative Class presents Stefan Sagmeister. Talking about creativity and digital technology.

The Creative Class #5 - Stefan Sagmeister from The Creative Class on Vimeo.