Google introduces a tool for closer cross-cultural interaction. Their android interpreter allows users to speak in their native language and have the software interpret and speak in another language. The technology needs substantially more refinement and extension of scope but it opens many new opportunities for interaction and engagement across cultures. Read more here.
Also see a video demo during IFA.
There are not enough smiles in this world here is something that can be done with technology.
I have begun transforming one of my sites and expanded it to include a wider circle of collaborators and researchers. The new version of MediaRDLab will serve as both an aggregator of current research interests of its members as well as space for collaboration and promotion.
A sample use video of Dubai Mall interactive map.
This is a large version of the street light controls in Dubai, The scale was was impressive and commensurate with the size of the malls around.
Stop light control