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ipod cluster media: multiple ipod touches get in sync to form giant display

ipod_cluster_media_display

This interactive work of art uses 20 individual iPod Touches, tied together to produce synchronized visuals across all of the displays.

Created by Japan’s PROTOTYPE design team, iPod Cluster Media is an early proof-of-concept that stitches multiple independent iPod Touches into a hive-mind display wall. Each iPod Touch knows what the other one is up…

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November 7th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: interactive media players technology video

redpost signbeta: linux pic frame gets an upgrade

RedPost Signbeta Linux Picture Frame

Almost a year ago a RedPost made news with their hackable Linux picture frame, the RedPost/Kit. Today, the guys at RedPost announced Kit’s better, faster, stronger kid brother, the Signbeta.

While it certainly can be used as a digital picture frame, RedPost’s real mission is to replace wasteful paper-covedred bulletin boards with an electronic version.…

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April 6th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing digital imaging hacks + mods