Over the past 30 years, designer, writer, and Microsoft researcher Bill Buxton has been collecting input and interactive devices whose design struck him as interesting, useful, or important. In the process, he has assembled a good collection of the history of pen computing, pointing devices, touch technologies, watches, keyboards, mice, an electronic drum set, a [...]
These bags are specially designed to protect your smartphone, camera, MP3 player or other small and sensitive device. Use them during your travels or if you don’t pay too much attention to your gadgets. The soft and flexible bags are made from wetsuit, so your devices are safely hidden from rain or other wet events. [...]
Earlier today, we wrapped up the ALA TechSource Workshop Gadgets in the Library: A Practical Guide to Personal Electronics for Librarians with Jason Griffey. Here’s some of what we discussed today. Feel free to chime in via the comments area with questions or comments– Jason will be part of the discussion as well! Amazon is [...]
Earlier today, we held the ALA TechSource Workshop Gadgets in the Library: A Practical Guide to Personal Electronics for Librarians with Jason Griffey. We’re following up with a few of the questions asked during the presentation that we felt merited further discussion: Jason will be part of the discussion as well! How accessible are tablet [...]
We’re really excited to announce another ALA TechSource Workshop, Gadgets in the Library: A Practical Guide to Personal Electronics for Librarians with our very own Jason Griffey. Jason is a guy who needs no introduction. If you work at a library, you’ve probably heard his name in connection with a discussion on gadgets in their [...]
With the Holiday season quickly approaching, I decided that I should try and condense the last few months of gadget craziness into something like a recommended list for that special someone in your life. Or just for you… eReaderThis particular space is getting really crowded, but there are still a couple of clear standouts. If [...]