The human ability to see faces in everyday objects is well documented. Admittedly this is a little Domokunesque, but face-like none the less. I wonder …
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Running a user study in the US. The next in-depth interviews are scheduled for lunchtime tomorrow. Between now and then the aim is to conduct …
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Tonight trying to conduct interviews in a cafe in Louisville, Kentucky. Particular challenges are: bad lighting conditions meaning either long exposures or having to use night …
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Night light from hotel bathroom in Cleveland. Of sufficient value to be stolen, cheap enough to give away – a subtle way of getting advertising …
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My pet hate in Japan is the little stickers that are applied to your purchases if you decline to to put the goods in a …
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You are out and about and your phone runs out of power – what are your options? Something you see a lot in Asia but not …
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This photo of Banksy graffiti was taken last week close to the Hackney Road in Bethnal Green, London. During the most recent round of bombs …
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Extended aerial pokes through the trees – extending network coverage to distant villages.
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Drive due south out of Kampala and in 70 kilometers or so you’ll arrive at the town of Kyotera, our research base for the next …
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What motivates people to adopt new technologies and features? Back in March, I had the pleasure of walking around Old Delhi with a friend and colleague …
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