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Watch “Context-Aware Computing: Research, History, and Examples” with Albrecht Schmidt

Professor Albrecht Schmidt introduces context-aware computing, which enables devices to perceive and react to their surroundings through sensors, simplifying user interaction and enhancing technological intuitiveness.

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Watch “Welcome to the world of audio computers” talk by Jason Rugolo

Designer and inventor Jason Rugolo introduces “audio computers” at the TED stage. These devices can enhance sounds, translate conversations in real time, and respond to your voice like a friend.

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For Inspiration: “A Volta” by Trio Mocotó

The singer, instrumentalist, and arranger Marco Antonio Gonçalves dos Santos died recently at the age of 68.

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Watch “What happened to ‘simple’ design?” with David Pogue

Products have become overly complicated with an abundance of features, causing frustration among customers. Correspondent David Pogue delves into how simplicity in technology can simplify our complex lives.

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Watch “Mind the gap: User Centered Design in Large Organizations” with Luke Wroblewski

Learn to deliver user-centered online experiences by aligning business goals with user needs.

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For Inspiration: “Botero”

Fernando Botero’s voluptuous figures, both in paintings and sculpture, portrayed the high and mighty and everyday people through an enlarging prism.

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For Inspiration: “Private Dancer” by Tina Turner

Hailed in the 1960s for her dynamic performances with her first husband, Ike, Tina Turner became a sensation as a recording artist, often echoing her personal struggles in her songs.

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For Inspiration: “This Charming Man” by The Smiths

Andy Rourke, bassist for the Smiths, dies aged 59. Musician described as ‘supremely gifted’ by bandmate Johnny Marr had suffered long illness with pancreatic cancer

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Watch “The Disappearing Computer” with Imran Chaudhri

Imran Chaudhri gives a sneak peek of a breakthrough product and explains how it could change the way we interact with tech and the world around us.

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For Inspiration: “Here Comes the Sun” by Sargento Pimenta

Sargento Pimenta combines a group of friends’ efforts to teach people how to play percussion and their love for the Beatles to re-imagine some of the most popular songs of all time into fun live performances!