Ben comments on RFID chips and the threat to privacy based on a great Register article on the subject. My take on this: yes, there could be repercussions of embedded “where are you” devices everywhere. However, until they know who I am rather than just that I am, then we’re probably OK. On a related note, CCTV was supposed to be a privacy invader when it was rolled out nationwide, and I don’t see many people complaining now. Update: more links on RFID.
George Monbiot gives the Guardian a list of his top 10 books. There are some fascinating ones in there. Now on my wishlist!
Hektor.ch is under construction.. But for the moment:
Hektor is an inkjet printer made out of a can of spraypaint and a series of clever, machine-controlled pulleys. The site features a making-of guide in PDF and a really sexy movie of Hektor in action.
It’s brilliant – what a neat idea. Thanks to BoingBoing for the text.
This Is Broken collects things that are broken in terms of user experience or interface. Intriguing.
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