This year Toshiba created an unusual ad that is meant to give us a 4-D visualization. Whether or not we can realize the 4th dimension through cameras and a monitor is left to be seen. If your interested in reading the rest of the article check the link.

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Google as announced that it will be releasing an open source browser today known as Google Chrome. The basic premise is to streamline our interactions with the web into a single browser. For more info hit the link below.

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If you’ve dabbled with any command line launcher; Launchy, Quicksilver..etc. Ubiquity will have some familiarity to you in terms of how it functions. However, if we are in the 2nd dimension of web browsing, Ubiquity takes us to the 4th.

Ubiquity for Firefox from Aza Raskin on Vimeo.

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A couple months ago Muxtape, a website based around the idea of sharing digital mixtapes, was shutdown due to several “supposed” legal issues. (RIAA blows!) However, from that particular devastation the creators of Muxtape have developed a free open-source package allowing you to host your own music and yet still being able to share via an embeddable player. If anyone is interested check the link.

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For anyone that’s started to take interest in what it means to “go green” with design, Green Forum is hosting an event Sept 17th, that will guide you through the steps to be a successful industry player through sustainability. If interested click the link below to register for this event.

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Pictoplasma is having an event in New York City, Sept. 5-6 at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. The weekend will be based around; character design, speakers and of course parties all night long~ If your interested in more info or attending click the link below.

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Gizmodo posted an article with speculation that in 6 - 8 wks we might see a Macbook touch. This comp. isn’t an accurate representation of what it will look like but we can still pray that the time has finally come to release more touch based technology into the mass market. If touch screens start going main stream we may see alot more devices, outside of the mobile world, that will be interactive.

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The Imaginary Foundation has always come up with some interesting shirts not simply because of their graphics but also in terms of how they produce their shirts. “PaintBucket,” is a recent addition to their web store which uses a special process of sublimation in order to create so many colours and details. Quite amazing. If your interested in purchasing one check the link below.

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Ok, ok so the computers might not have been made for the wee people, however Dell has released a new line of Hybrid mini PC’s which are 80% smaller than the average computer and utilize 70% less power. They have even taken into consideration that the logo doesn’t have to be adorned in chrome and plastered huge on the chassi. Thanks for that! If your interested in specs check the link below.

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