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Eyebeam demonstrating Cubit DIY multitouch table

Monday, May 5th, 2008 by admin

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DIY multitouch surfaces may be relatively new to the do-it-yourself library, but we have a feeling they won’t be fading anytime soon. Engineering and design firm Eyebeam has spent the weekend demonstrating a kit (Cubit) that enables folks to build their own multitouch tables, and all individuals will need to provide in order to enjoy their very own is an “inexpensive” video camera and projector, among other small pieces of hardware. Unfortunately, details beyond that are pretty scant, but we’d count on hearing a lot more in the coming days now that it has stolen the limelight at Maker Faire.

[Thanks, Duke]

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Ubuntu Hardy Heron 8.04 available for download

Thursday, April 24th, 2008 by admin

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Don’t act like you didn’t have April 24th circled in your day planner — heck, you probably stayed up all night hoping Hardy Heron 8.04 would be launched as the 24th dawned in Australia. Regardless of your level of fanaticism towards the OS, the latest flavor of Ubuntu is finally ready for mass consumption. You know what’s waiting for your torrent manager right down there, so why on Earth are you still reading rather than downloading? Get!

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