Transparent Smartphones

Inventors, Jung Won Seo, Jae-Woo Park, Keong Su Lim, Ji-Hwan Yang and Sang Jung Kang, who are scientists at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, have created the world's first transparent computer chip.

The chip, known as (TRRAM) or transparent resistive random access memory, is similar to existing chips known as (CMOS) or metal-oxide semiconductor memory, which we use in new electronics.

The difference is that TRRAM is completely clear and transparent. What is the benefit of having transparency?

"It is a new milestone of transparent electronic systems," says Jung Won Seo. "By integrating TRRAM with other transparent electronic components, we can create a total see-through embedded electronic systems."

The technology could enable the windows or mirrors in your home to be used as computer monitors and television screens.

This technology is expected to be available within 3 to 4 years.

Source: www.kaist.edu Photo: www.yankodesign.com

Short-Throw Projector - The new lifestyle visual display

Short-Throw Projector

Gone are the days where you need distance to mount the projector so that you can project a picture on your wall.  Short-throw projectors will soon become the de facto standard, giving your living room a much desired minimalist look.  You still need the projector sitting somewhere, but it is now close to the wall.

Sony recently announced (at CES 2017) one that can throw a 100-inch image on the wall at 4K resolutions and HDR.

 Expected to go on sale in April at a hefty US$25K

If you are more conventional, Sony also launching it's FIRST OLED TV with sound system embedded within the screen.  It will also feature the new Dolby Vision HDR which will support new streaming and new Ultra HD Bluray players/discs.  No price and availability announced yet.

Today I learnt about a site called SEMrush which lets you scan for your domain, to see how competitive it is...

This is good for researching your niche (if you are doing network marketing).  In this age of the internet, digital marketing is fabulous...

Vlogger's toolbox

As the blog world seems to move towards a video world.... Youtube will utilize AI to identify content in Videos to extract contextual meta-data.... The world of blogging will evolve more and more to video blogging...   Many people are already doing it in a big way on Youtube and other video publishing side.

Personal Direct broadcasting are already hits with younger generation.

So what are the tools need to start becoming a Vlogger (if you are not already one). We all must become efficient to product good quality content quickly.

Hardware :
1) Computer
2) Good Microphone, preferably with a pop-filter
3) good quality webcam, or DSLR


Software:
1) Audio editing software -Audacity, Reaper (http://www.reaper.fm/)


2) Video editing software - SnagIt, Camtasia, and ProShow Producer or Premiere/AfterEffects
3) Photo editing software - Photoshop, Canva

Today I'm going to talk about Proshow Producer and Camtasia Studio

Both are great software.  Camtasia can do screen capture and Smart Focus, which gives it an edge over ProShow which is more a Slideshow video editor, great for titling and captions and many transitions.


Camtasia good for making tutorial type videos, whist ProShow is better to make fancy video slideshows.


Tell me what is your favourite.....

Battery of the future

Interesting background on batteries technology and what is possible for commercial use.

Best Vlogger Microphone

Hands down, most reviewed and ranked best USB mic for vlogger :

http://www.bluemic.com/products/yeti/  US$130 / S$189

If only my US friends would send me a few bucks each !! haha

Making money online

This is a very elusive subject.  Many systems out there claiming it can bring you passive income and even financial freedom.  For me, so far, the only real money I saw was from Adsense by Google on Blogs and Youtube and also sales from Artwork posted to Society6.com

The elusive ebook (Amazon) and Clickbank affiliates sales has never made me a cent so far. I want to reach out to people who have attempted any form of online income generation so that we can share experiences.

Netgear Routers' users beware

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/13/netgear-customers-urged-turn-wi-fi-routers-several-models-found/

Better stop using your router until a software patch is in place.... Read the article for more information.

Apple to invest up to 1B in disruptive technologies fund in Softbank

The fund will possibly be used for emerging technologies and Apple want that valuable insight. !!

Cable management

Recycle those toilet rolls and tidy up your digital cables for your digital lifestyle

On1 Photo RAW

Speed,Speed, Speed...... That's what On1 is selling with their newly soon to debut Photo RAW. Which will replace their older products.

Take a look at this video to have a quick look at the new amazing App.

BluffTitler

https://www.outerspace-software.com/blufftitler

BluffTitler is a Windows desktop app for creating, rendering and playing 3D video effects