Author Archives: dnw

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-07-10

@silkcharm The Rise Of The Mobile Social Network – http://t.co/ciYGDZO # Infographic: 6.8 billion people; 12.5 billion connected devices in the world last year, 50 billion by 2020 http://t.co/4PoQuUy # long. day. sore. stiff. # #canofworms what bogans! # Thinking about networks, sharing and connectedness … and @fang # Registering for the Telework Forum webcastContinueContinue reading “Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-07-10”

Nomad Brush – A Paintbrush for iPad

Nomad Brush is a unique paintbrush for the iPad that features soft, flexible bristles made from a blend of natural and conductive fibers. Nomad Brush + iPad from Don Lee on Vimeo. The makers say “This simple and elegant design makes it a perfect tool for drawing and painting on the iPad”. I’d be interestedContinueContinue reading “Nomad Brush – A Paintbrush for iPad”

Make your own Touchscreen Stylus Brush

Rainy Day Magazine features an article on how to make a stylus and brush for capacitive touch screens like the iPad/iPhone etc out of some stripped copper wire and a ball point pen casing. The article contains lots of great information, links, ideas and photos and is well worth a read. [via] DIY iPad Brush…ContinueContinue reading “Make your own Touchscreen Stylus Brush”

Wireless Foot Mouse

Flip Flop Mouse “The Toe Mouse is especially designed for those who have upper limbs disability and cannot use their hands to move the mouse. This ergonomically designed gadget uses our natural ability to grip between the toes, for manipulating the Mouse. You need to slip it on, between the big toe and second, justContinueContinue reading “Wireless Foot Mouse”

iPad/iPhone Capacitive Stylus Roundup

Over on the “Cool Quirks” blog, there’s a good post on stylus pens for iPad/iPhone etc. It gives a good general look at “7 of the Best iPad Stylus Pens of 2011”. It has good photo’s too which is helpful info. for any kludgers needing something to modify. One thing I wish reviewers, and moresoContinueContinue reading “iPad/iPhone Capacitive Stylus Roundup”

Peaceful Harbor – (Dallas Holm)

“A song for someone who has died and has finally found a “Peaceful Harbor” in which to lay anchor.” Kennedy Lemke (43) lemke [at] plainsboro.com Song : Peaceful Harbor Album : I Saw The Lord Lyrics : Video Peaceful Harbor lyrics by Dallas Holm I’ve been sailing the seas for most of all these years,ContinueContinue reading “Peaceful Harbor – (Dallas Holm)”

Readability plugins for your browser

If you don’t use Safari and it’s built-in “Reader” functionality these web browser plugins could be just the ticket. Readability Redux extension for Chrome Readability addon for Firefox “Readability is a simple tool that makes reading on the Web more enjoyable by removing the cluter around what you’re reading.”

Hitachi stylus compatible, capacitive touch panel

This interesting development was flagged to me recently and is of great interest personally as I battle with the “Touch barrier” that the pervasive use of capacitive type touch-screens pose. Hitachi Displays has developed a projective-type electrostatic capacitance touch-panel that can convert input from a non-conductive object into electrostatic capacitance, thus allowing the use ofContinueContinue reading “Hitachi stylus compatible, capacitive touch panel”

Apple keyboard & touch pad tray

The Combine collective is a group of like minded artists working together to achieve a common goal. They have come out with these stylish keyboard trays, designed to combine the mac wireless keyboard and trackpad into one clean unit. It occurred to me that this idea could be good for people requiring a way ofContinueContinue reading “Apple keyboard & touch pad tray”

iPhone/iPod Touch as touchpad plus – ATMac

Over on ATMac blog, Blake Watson has a great review of the HippoRemote app for iPhone/iPod Touch that turns your device into a multi-touch touchpad, as well as many other things… HippoRemote will connect to your computer and hand the reins over to you. Your iPhone is now a fully-featured multi-touch trackpad. Tap the keyboardContinueContinue reading “iPhone/iPod Touch as touchpad plus – ATMac”

Just5 Simple features Mobile Phone

Just5 Mobile phones take the less is more approach with a phone ideally aimed at older persons and those with a disability with a phone that boasts 5 simple features: 1. Big Buttons : These big buttons really do make a difference. Easy to dial even without putting on glasses. 2. Ease of Operation :ContinueContinue reading “Just5 Simple features Mobile Phone”

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-11-07

Throwing cats amongst pidgeons. # The 2nd Nat Electric Vehicle Festival : in Adelaide, in 2010… Friday & Saturday – November 5th & 6th, 2010 http://bit.ly/ayxuZg # "I been falling so long it's like gravity is gone and I'm just floatin" # "2010 Media Release: Webcast on improved building access" http://j.mp/cN5o1W # "About.me / dnwallace"ContinueContinue reading “Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-11-07”

Sonamba Wellbeing Monitor for Independence

Sonamba is an easy-to-use, stand-alone device designed to enhance caregiving for seniors or people who need a little assistance living on their own. Sonamba can send and receive messages, track normal activity patterns and warn of any changes. It provides medication and appointment reminders, and it even calls caregivers or emergency numbers. Anyone with aContinueContinue reading “Sonamba Wellbeing Monitor for Independence”

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-10-24

Mon. Work First order of the day, dive into the depths of analytics … sounds yuk # Register for "Bold Ideas Better Lives Challenge Gala – TACSI- Eventbrite" http://j.mp/b9tne9 #adelaide #innovation #yam # "Government failure on supported accomodation – Liberal Party of Australia" http://j.mp/ce9SXN # Burning Man Aerial [pic] http://bit.ly/duoBap # New ebook from zenhabitsContinueContinue reading “Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-10-24”

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-10-03

Anybody know anyone offering Sharepoint 2010 online hosting in australia? #sharepoint #australia # I can imagine @fang wanting one of these : "Looxcie, a Camera Recording Everything You See" http://j.mp/b8Ih9G # @rickcl I'm sure an iPhone app won't be far away for the Looxcie. # @rickcl Aaww .. okay, that too 🙂 # @rickcl Q:ContinueContinue reading “Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-10-03”

Wired: People with Quadriplegia prefer to control robots manually – thank you very much!

Wired has a great article about the use of robot arms by people with Quadriplegia. It’s definately worth a read as it surfaces some important considerations around such things as: the importance of feedback mechanisms from devices, the sense of being in control to the degree one’s abilities allow, the importance of quality user testingContinueContinue reading “Wired: People with Quadriplegia prefer to control robots manually – thank you very much!”

Mosspuppet makes a stylus – Shuddup!

Not sure how effective or durable this stylus would be, but I love Mosspuppet and he does offer a little interesting commentary on ‘conductive foam’ availability – something other DIY stylus, like these here, here and here use. I suppose protein bar and other foil type wrappers are yet another alternative in our ‘Touch Barrier”ContinueContinue reading “Mosspuppet makes a stylus – Shuddup!”