Following You Everyware

In 1991 Mark Weiser introduced the term ‘ubiquitous computing’ to explain what he described as “machines that fit the human environment instead of forcing humans to enter theirs”. This, in simple terms, means that a computer can blend into the background of our everyday life, moving us into a time where we are using computers almost unconsciously.

Y, ROBOT?

The word ‘robot’ most commonly creates the mental picture of a mechanical object full of wires and with a strange voice as seen in many science fiction films and novels.

But where did these robots come from? Why were they first produced? And for what purpose? These are the questions, with many others I will come across along the way, are what I aim to make clear to me and you.

New Page

When creating my blog posts I do a lot of background reading from websites, books and lecture notes.

Intimacy With The Interface

It is more apparent than ever that the relationship between computer and human is the closest it has ever been. But is it as close at is will be?

The intimacy between human and computer is achieved through an interface. So what is it?

Web 2.0 – Is The Machine Using Me?

This week I have been looking at Web 2.0 and trying to answer the question ‘Is the machine using me?’

My initial reaction, as with almost everyone’s was ‘No, or course not.’ It was hard to imagine how the internet could be using me, I used it when, where and however I wanted to use it, I had always thought about it being on my terms. In theory I was in control of the machine, but is the reality?

Commuting Before Computers

As a daily commuter I have to admit I couldn't imagine a journey without my phone, iPod or laptop but I decided not just to imagine but try and accomplish it.