iPod Speakers, Part I

Orange Shop: Notting Hill

For many of us buying a new mobile phone is a task, even a quest, which is not satisfying until it's over and the device is in hand. In the U.K. the mobile operator Orange is experimenting with shop concepts that create a better customer experience. We stumbled on this one in Notting Hill last week, apparently the only one of its kind in London. …

Sony Data Tiles

Developed by Jun Rekimoto in the Interaction Laboratory of Sony's Computer Science Laboratory, these Sony Data Tiles use tagged, transparent tiles to present dynamic information when placed on a flat panel equipped with sensors. The system makes use of both physical and graphic user interfaces and can either be used independently or in complex configurations. To get a better sense of how they work, check …