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Zach Kaplan: Demo: Toys From the Future
February 1, 2005 (about 19 years ago)In this talk, inventors Zach Kaplan and Keith Schacht show us some toys from the Future. They demonstrated some new materials that have surprising and unexpected properties. They also talk about the different possible uses these have and how it changes our perception of the world.
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Woody Norris: Woody Norris Invents Amazing Things
February 1, 2004 (about 20 years ago)In this talk, Inventor Woody Norris talks about his inventions relating to sound. He discusses the various ways this technology could be used and the many benefits it proposes. He also inspires us with his background story and what got him started inventing.
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Michael Pritchard: Michael Pritchard's Water Filter Turns Filthy Water Drinkable
July 1, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)In this refreshing talk, Michael Pritchard demos the portable Lifesaver filter. He tells us that two disasters pushed him to invent this device which can turn filthy water drinkable within seconds. He then proceeds with an astounding demo that can save millions of lives.
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Fabian Hemmert: The Shape-shifting Future of the Mobile Phone
February 1, 2010 (about 14 years ago)In this talk, Fabian Hemmert presents a design for the future mobile phone. This device is more of a living phone that interacts in different ways and not just in the visual sense.
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Anand Agarawala: BumpTop
March 1, 2007 (about 17 years ago)In this talk, Anand Agarawala present Bumptop. A very interactive user-interface that gives you a more reality-based feel on your computer. He's inspiration for this - his actual work desk. As the demonstration goes, it's a richer and more fun way of interacting with all your information.
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Peter Hirshberg: On TV and the Web
December 1, 2007 (over 16 years ago)In this talk, Peter Hirshberg tells us about the history of media with regards to technology. He narrates how radio, TV, the computer, and the internet fit in this specific history. He provokes us to think how we are shaping this new media and at the same time, how it is shaping us.
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Jonathan Harris: The Web's secret stories
March 1, 2007 (about 17 years ago)In this talk, Jonathan Harris shares some of his websites that try to define the world's emotional state. It is a grand marriage between the internet and man that shows feelings and thoughts on a huge scale. The way we express ourselves has dramatically evolved due to the internet.
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Blaise Aguera y Arcas: Augmented-Reality Maps Demo
February 1, 2010 (about 14 years ago)In this demo, Blaise Aguera y Arcas introduces the concept of augmented-reality maps. A very interactive and media-rich experience all done in a mapping environment. Blaise also demonstrates the various uses this fantastic software has.
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Erik Hersman: Reporting Crisis via Texting
February 1, 2009 (about 15 years ago)In this talk, Erik Kersman of Africa presents Ushahidi (testimony). It's a tool that filters user reports that aid in mapping and determining the accuracy of information received via text. This has been used to track violence reports in Africa and is being developed for use in other countries.
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