"The basic idea was to build a computer hardware interface which is similar to an existing analog tool. An new interface will force new experiences. Forget about keyboard and mouse: with WiiSpray we created a new human computing interface (HCI). The use of WiiSpray is similar of using a real spray can – but without the colour and the toxic smells."
Submitted by stella - 2008-06-13 16:17:57
Channels - blogcadre
hackszine
Tags - hack
tech
wii
graffiti
virtual
"Over several months, one artist put roughly 40 hours of Illustrator drawing work into a piece called "Science Machine." And over that time, he had his computer screencap the project every five seconds. The result, along with some B-roll and a soundtrack, is what you see in this video. And despite a few issues with Vista, he remains a loyal fan of the OS:'
Submitted by stella - 2008-05-18 23:11:16
Channels - blogcadre
wastingtime
Tags - video
tech
vista
os
illustrator
timelapse
"Have you ever been away from your Mac and wanted to shut down, restart, or needed to open an application remotely, but didn't have access to anything except your iPhone? Well, I am going to show you how to do these tasks with AppleScript and Mail. "
Submitted by stella - 2008-04-08 13:34:30
Channels - hackszine
Tags - tech
apple
email
script
"Commercial DVDs are far too expensive to let scratches turn your video into a glorified coaster, but most people still don't back up their DVD collection. Once upon a time, the four to eight gigabyte footprint of a DVD on your hard drive was prohibitively large. But since the price of a gigabyte has plummeted, ripping your entire DVD collection to your computer is not just possible, it's prudent—and it's easy. Let's take a look at the best ways to back up and play any DVD rip on your home computer, along with how to burn a DVD rip back to a playable DVD."
Submitted by stella - 2008-03-26 16:27:51
Channels - hackszine
Tags - tech
dvd
pc
rip
"I built this Etch-A-Sketch (http://angelayuan.com/build.htm ) to draw out the time and then erase itself every minute. It was built on the Arduino platform and references several projects/sites including Ferguson's CNC Etch-A-Sketch and Jones on Steppers"
Submitted by stella - 2008-03-13 09:41:37
Channels - blogcadre
hackszine
Tags - hack
tech
clocks
time
arduino
etchasketch
"Your mind: it's just another piece of hardware. Make sure you download the latest patch and upgrade to the newest operating system.
That, in so many words, is the fate of humankind described by David Pescovitz, co-editor of the BoingBoing.net blog and research director with the Institute for the Future. "
Submitted by stella - 2008-03-06 10:48:54
Channels - hackszine
Tags - research
hack
tech
future
"iPod enthusiasts from around the world have dedicated their time and effort to bring you the following modifications, hacks, tips, tricks, and alternative uses to help you get more from your iPod. So here we have it. The top 10 interesting and creative ways to get more out of your iPod: "
Submitted by stella - 2008-02-29 17:22:40
Channels - hackszine
Tags - hack
tech
apple
ipod
"I’ve spent a lot of time over the past years figuring out how to get my DVD collection onto my PC so I can use my Home Theater PC (HTPC) to play my library on my TV. The following is the two step process I’ve come up with to do this; all other programs I’ve used either are not free, install spyware, or desync the audio."
Submitted by stella - 2008-02-25 10:34:17
Channels - hackszine
Tags - home
movies
tech
download
pc
theater
"While we love gaming, it's often easy to overlook the fact that people with certain handicaps tend to get left out of the hobby. That's why reader Ryan Culy recently modded the Wiimote and Nunchuck into a controller that can be used with one hand."
Submitted by stella - 2008-02-19 14:02:11
Channels - hackszine
Tags - nintendo
tech
wii
mod
Web 2.0 is a phenomenon and YouTube is the perfect symbol of Web 2.0 applications. It has become wildly popular - one of the most popular, most-visited sites on the internet. No matter how often you visit it, you always come back. Below, we present to you the best applications for dealing with Youtube.
Submitted by stella - 2008-02-13 12:54:31
Channels - hackszine
Tags - youtube
tech
software
applications
"For the fourth time in a week, an undersea communications cable has apparently been cut (or "failed due to a power outage," as some sources suggest), and while no official reports of subversion have surfaced just yet, things are beginning to get suspicious."
Submitted by stella - 2008-02-05 12:55:43
Channels - blogcadre
Tags - internet
tech
communication



