I know what you think right now...

So its finally here... the ultimate tool for the Kelsows (That 70's show) of the world. If you can't bring yourself to look at a woman's face when she talks (busy looking at the 'other' place) then this device is for you. The scanner maps the target's features in 3D and 'reads' the emotions. It will tell you what the target's reaction is.

Jokes apart, this device can be used for lots of products that require extensively subjective testing. Good news for the FMCG world, where you've got to get that product in the market before the neighbour does.

One thing I hope this can be useful in is that now we can have a real database of pickup lines that actually work!

Jump to: http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/16/emotion-recognition-software-knows-you-want-ice-cream/

Don't like what you're watching? - Give it the Finger

The beauty of clicking aimlessly through websites leads one to interesting, and at times, downright hilarious new gadgets. This one I came across allows you to gesticulate at your idiot box to perform magical feats (read flip channels). Interesting invention, considering TV remotes are not getting any heavier and buttons are going feather-touch. This allows viewers to burn some calories (yes, we can measure calories to the 5th decimal place now) while they watch their favourite programming. Good work I say!

One piece of advise though - remember to switch it off when inviting friends over for game-night, unless you like fireworks on your 'box!

Jump to story:
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/paper,-scissors,-rock/hand-gesture-universal-remote-278638.php

Introduction - "The blogger's dilemma"

Everything starts with a thought. You think about something, then you have an option of either procrastinating or taking affirmative action. Naturally, the same applies to blogging... in my case, it was years of strategic procrastination before finally giving into the urge of making one's self heard (or read in this case) by a bunch of strangers across the planet. Sometimes I feel too lazy to write or just plain uncommunicative. That brings me to the next thing...

How does one decide how far to divulge his/her thoughts to stranger who may agree, disagree or maybe even completely ignore them? What is the limit of frankness and honesty? Worse than that, the apparent anonymity of the Internet (it isn't that anonymous) makes people open up a little more than they would in face-to-face situations... which may be the ultimate downfall of our civilisation (yes, I spelt that with an 's', not a 'z', so I've already divulged a teenie bit of information regarding my whereabouts - get what I mean about the anonymity?)

The third thing - also derived from the thinking, is that I can't think about the same things day in and day out. Us humans are different from simians for one simple reason - the ability to think about, and furthermore, facilitate change. I like to think about different things, learn new stuff, indulge in new activities, be experimental, take risks, and above all, keep an open mind about everything, including others' opinions. Having differing opinions initiates conversation - always a learning experience.

This blog will be about things that I fancy. Things that catch my eye, imagination or interest. I can't promise good reading every time for everyone, but those who savour variety, will probably not be disappointed.

Phew... the first post is the tough one. Good to get it over with!

S.