week 9

This week I read about a new application for the Apple i phone. The new application, made by phase 2 media, will allow the user to utilize text messaging while walking. The application uses the phones built in camera, then superimposes white text over the view of the path in front of the user. There could be possible disadvantages in the new application as people may try to use it while they drive. Read more here.

week 8

I have read a very interesting article this week that invovles quantum poker. Since gambling is very near and dear to my heart it is interesting to see what technology can do fro one of my favorite past times. A mathmetician from Portland State University is trying to figure out what is going to happen to online poker once the quantum computers of tomorrow are unleashed. Quantum game theory is the key component to the the hypothesis that online poker will be brought ino a ne realm by quantum computers. Read more here.

Week 7

This week i read an article about a glowing cell phone that transmits your mood via color. This phone allows the user the option to send "light messages", what mood you feel will be encoded in your text message to help convey your feelings or emotions. Red could be for anger, blue for sad, and many more possibilities. Read more here.