In my random gallivanting of the Internet, I often find some interesting things. Today, I thought I’d share some with you.
Samchillian (google video)
The Samchillian is a musical instrument that is very different than what anyone has ever devised. Instead of the traditional musical scale we think about when you see a piano (A,B,C,D,E,F,G,A…), the Samchillian is based on relative notes(0,+1,+2,+3,+4,-4,-3…).
By setting it within a certain key (C major for example), you can play anything within that key simply through relative positioning. Say the first key is an F. By hitting the +2 key, you’d then be hitting the A key. -4 would then be D. +1 would be E.
The only foreseeable problem is that you’d have to have a very different outlook on the musical scale conceptionally in order to play the instrument with any bit of intelligence.
Reactable
The Reactable is yet another musical instrament, and acts like a synthisizer. The entire inteface is the surface of the table. By placing different objects on it (predefined shapes that have different functions) you can create any sort of sond you wish.
This may only make the sound tech’s drool, but I think it’s a very cool idea. Look up the videos for demos.
WoodThatWorks.com
David C. Roy is an artist that makes stunning Kinetic Art out of wood.
He does things that I have dreamed about doing, and makes it look easy too.
“I must point out, Google is taking over the world. And I’m not complaining.” – Cory
That’s right, you originally said that. Believe it or not.
But sticking with continuity, I say all of this because Google has released an online word processor (yes, you are reading correctly) as a response to Microsoft Word. Writely.com is officially in Beta stage, but remains open for anyone to join (unlike Gmail).
Boasting the ability to publish/share documents online (even serve as a pseudo-blog), choose who sees or even edits your work (collaborative documents), and all with the same abilities as Word without the hard drive space. All you need is your browser.
Genius.
Now, some of you may be thinking (in all actuality ONE of you… you know who you are): If MySpace is sooo bad, because “it gives millions of morons a voice” why do you support Google for doing the same thing?
*cough*Jen*cough*
A. I am an internet snob. Google is all-powerful, and Microsoft is evil.
B. This blog is maintained by Blogger, owned and operated by Google. Bet you didn’t know that did you? Which does a less insidious job at what MySpace has achieved.
C. Like I suggested before, MySpace is “where it’s at” and everyone is using it. Like Apple, I trust that Google attracts the intelligent people.
Not logical enough for you? I point you in two directions:
1. Look at point “A.”
2. Look at the title of this blog.
On that note, I’m out of here.
Podcasting has gotten the best of me… I am literally fighting myself from actually making one.
But that’s another story.
Google has released a new IM client GoogleTalk and I must say I am happy. As of yet, I haven’t downloaded it… mainly because I feel a little too lazy for it right now. But I will soon… oh so very soon.
BUT this isn’t what I’m really wanting to talk about. I really want to talk about Google producing a internet browser. That’s right, it has been rumored for quite some time about a browser as well as an IM client; now that the IM rumor was confirmed, it will only be a matter of time before IE falls forever.
Personally, I can hardly wait.
Google seems to becoming the jack of all trades these days with all their developments and interests in “JavaScript-powered desktop-like web applications” it seems their next logical move would to whip out an Operating System ( you can read more about that here).
Alright, I updated.
Until next time…
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