Category: Design
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One Woman, Ten Ways
What happens when you send your photograph to photographers in ten (10) different countries and ask them to “Photoshop” you however they see fit (original photo to the left)? Different images, made made from different perceptions and expectations. From skin lightening to flashy makeup – some of the “enhancements” might surprise you! Hover your mouse over the…
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HomeKit
Apple makes it very difficult to not to immerse yourself in its ecosystem. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve switched to Google’s services (mail, calendar, chrome) on my iPhone, hoping something would be different, better. In the end seamless integration always wins and I’m back to Apple. As a newly certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (queue the…
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Algorithms Everywhere
I love MATH, LOGIC, PROBLEM SOLVING and COMPUTERS – not just actually using them, but the actual process of coming up with and building rules to make them behave in a certain way and telling them HOW to do it (that’s called an algorithm and that’s what Software/Computer Engineers do!). Did you know that lots of things we…
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Smart Home
Nobody does it quite like HGTV! A techie’s dream, take a virtual tour of the 2014 Smart Home in Nashville, TN! Here are a few of the home’s features: Tablets: All of the technology in this house can be operated from the tablet or smart phone Utilities: Lighting is on dimmers with wireless connectivity, the thermostats can be adjusted…
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Robotic Bartender
Bar tenders can be expensive and some can’t seem to get your favorite drink right when you need it most, no?! Well, seeing is believing when it comes to automating the perfect cocktail! Check out this robotic bartender from students at Georgia Tech, Monsieur, most recently featured in BBC Technology. In less than 30 days, the team…
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