Category Archives: Random Musings

Oh, the Places You’ll Go (at Burning Man)

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Tom Carpenter

My favorite Dr. Suess book performed by people straight out of his imagination.

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Why Khan and my wife are the two most amazing people I know!

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

I don’t know Professor Khan.  Not personally, anyway. But he’s had a profound affect on my kids lives.  Heck, I wish he’d been around when I was a kid. So if you don’t know him, you should. You see, he … Continue reading →

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For My Gamer Girl

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

For my favorite gamer girl–fourteen years ago today we said our vows.  It’s been a long wonderful marriage with ups and downs (mostly ups) and I’m certain the next fourteen will be even better than the first.  Thank you for … Continue reading →

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Socks Incorporated

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

Yeah.  This doesn’t have to anything to do with augmented reality or writing.  But it’s sock puppets. Enough said. Cue the awesomeness.   Go to Socks Incorporated to learn more about their interactive game/theater/sockmania. And if you’re aghast at  why sock puppets … Continue reading →

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Kitty Wear – Augmented Ears

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

The product is called nicomimi and its made by Neurowear, but it’s probably better named Kitty Wear or something of the sort.  Nicomimi are the post-millennium version of the mood ring and just cool enough to cross-over from the furry crowd. … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Computer Vision

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

The Dangers of Computer Vision. (I thought about calling this article “The Passive and Insidious Collection of Data with Cameras” or “Should We Fear Facial Recognition?” but I think the current title gets the point across.) Computer algrorithms have reached the point … Continue reading →

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Two AR Links, A Review and a Bonus Video

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

Life is random and full of amusement. Had a busy, productive week for the current novel project about Alexandria.  Added a few posts to Games Alfresco–one about a new AR RPG called Traveller and another about an interactive billboard.  Also, … Continue reading →

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In Bacon Related News

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

What worries me about this product is that the marketing department feels it’s necessary to qualify that it’s “Real” bacon.  Does this mean there are bacon impostors out there right now, devaluing the “Candy of Meats” with shoddy substitutes?  I shudder. Marketing, you … Continue reading →

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Etch-A-Sketch Window – Please DO Touch the Glass

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

Kinect brings the Etch-A-Sketch to any available window surface.  Nothing like playful window glass to make you feel like a kid again (even if your first instinct is to write a dirty word.) Read more at the Nordstrom blog.

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Just Because I Feel Like It

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

Major Tom on repeat this morning while driving to work.  Just because. Thought I’d share.

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