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Code for America: Revolutionizing Governance Through Innovation and Technology

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Code for America: Revolutionizing Governance Through Innovation and Technology Summary Code for America is an organisation that aims to revolutionize government and civic services through innovation and technology. They work with different cities every year, building new applications and interfaces that promote better, more effective governance. Table of Contents What is Code for America? How …

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Self-Driving Cars and the Future of Online Education

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Self-Driving Cars and the Future of Online Education Summary The article discusses the development of self-driving cars, its inception, and its current progress. Additionally, the speaker touches upon the future of online education and its potential in the future. Table of Contents The Inception of Self-Driving Car Project The Unveiling of the Self-Driving Car Project …

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Leap Motion’s Incredible Interface: The Future of Computing is Here

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Leap Motion’s Incredible Interface: The Future of Computing is Here Summary In this article, we dive into the futuristic world of Leap Motion’s interface technology. Using infrared cameras, the Leap Motion interface can read all of your fingers and even distinguish the orientation of objects you hold up to it. The article also includes exciting …

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Metro Last Light: Surviving in a Post-Apocalyptic World

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Metro Last Light: Surviving in a Post-Apocalyptic World Summary In this article, we talk to the developers of the video game Metro Last Light to learn more about this story-driven, action-adventure, and survival horror shooter. We explore the unique aspects of the game, including the crafted single-player experience, the combination of gameplay spaces and scripted …

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Peter Rubi’s Review of “Looper,” “LittleBigPlanet,” Sketch Comedy Shows, and More

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Peter Rubi’s Review of “Looper,” “LittleBigPlanet,” Sketch Comedy Shows, and More Summary In this article, we will delve into the thoughts and opinions of Peter Rubi, senior editor at Wire, on a variety of topics. These include his review of the movie “Looper,” his thoughts on the video game “LittleBigPlanet,” and his praise for sketch …

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Wearable Sensors: Injecting a Sensor into the Bloodstream

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Wearable Sensors: Injecting a Sensor into the Bloodstream Summary In this article, we explore the possibility of injecting a sensor into the bloodstream to monitor the body’s medical essence continuously. The sensor, which is about 90 microns in size, would be lodged in a finger and powered by the blood itself. We discuss the potential …

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Hoarding Experiences: Tracking Every Detail of Our Lives

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Hoarding Experiences: Tracking Every Detail of Our Lives Summary In this article, we explore the concept of hoarding experiences and the costs and benefits of tracking every detail of our lives. The author shares their experience of creating a biennial report where they tracked every place they went and everyone they were with over the …

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Fitbit Zi: A Comprehensive Review of the Wearable Device

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Fitbit Zi: A Comprehensive Review of the Wearable Device Summary In this article, we provide a detailed review of the Fitbit Zi, a wearable device that tracks movement, steps, calories burned, and distance. We discuss its features, drawbacks, and effectiveness in motivating users to achieve their fitness goals. Table of Contents Introduction Features Drawbacks Motivational …

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The Origin and Growth of Quantified Self Movement

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The Origin and Growth of Quantified Self Movement Summary In this article, we explore the origins and growth of the Quantified Self movement, which involves using technology to track and measure various aspects of one’s life. We discuss the core principles of the movement, including the idea of measuring oneself and using the data collected …

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