Category Archives: Technology

My Perfect Light

Posted on January 15, 2010 by annliualc

I’ve been making quite a few trips through the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel and I noticed that the color of the lighting changes when I’m in the tunnel. There’s a yellow tint as you enter, and more white LEDs when you’re … Continue reading →

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TEDx MidAtlantic

Posted on November 7, 2009 by annliualc

TEDx MidAtlantic was held at MICA this past Thursday. TED originally covered topics in Technology, Entertainment and Design (hence the acronymn T.E.D.), but since it’s popularity in the past few years, TED has expanded it’s content into all other realms … Continue reading →

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I SPY: Plastic Transportation

Posted on September 27, 2009 by annliualc

I prefer materials like wood or anodized metal to plastic, but it’s incredibly cheap and durable so there’s no denying it’s worth. Over the last month I’ve come across impressive examples of plastic transportion. A plastic, airless tire I discovered … Continue reading →

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An International (Google Street) View

Posted on September 14, 2009 by annliualc

In one day, I’ve come across two amazing examples demonstrating Google Street View on the international scene. One is from Google Japan, the other is a school project from the Academy for Art Direction in Amsterdam. Google Japan’s delightful stop … Continue reading →

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Remember this?

Posted on August 27, 2009 by annliualc

I don’t know about you, but I can’t remember the last time I touched a corded phone (that wasn’t at the office). Let alone a pay phone. My jaw dropped when I was exploring the streets of Philly, and came … Continue reading →

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Pix Remix iPhone App

Posted on July 15, 2009 by annliualc

I’m not big on apps, but a few of my good friends created this pretty amazing app called Pix Remix. You take photos from your iPhone or iPod touch to create animated slide shows, pan & zooms, collages and post … Continue reading →

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Dial Lights for Safety

Posted on July 14, 2009 by annliualc

I read about this amazing new product from Germany called Dial4Light: a system where you dial a number that is displayed on a street light in order to turn on a whole string of lamp posts right on-demand. Read the … Continue reading →

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Gimmick Overload

Posted on April 2, 2009 by annliualc

Alright, I applaud the fact that agencies and companies are pushing the envelope in terms of trying to find different ways to bring in more customers, but I have to give a big fat X in the most recent examples … Continue reading →

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5000 friends?!?

Posted on February 27, 2009 by annliualc

  This man has just announced his intention to defriend 5000 people.  It brings up 3 questions for me. 1. How would you even go about adding people you didn’t know?! 2. Doesn’t this devalue your real facebook friendships with people … Continue reading →

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