Diary of a Techy: September 2005

September 23, 2005

Hurricane Rita Real-Time

Found a really cool Hurricane Tracking KMZ file for Google Earth. Gives windspeed, projected course, and spectral satellite imagery for hurricanes found worldwide.
In conjucntion with the awesome real-time weather tools (scroll to the bottom to find the radar and satellite mosaics for the US) found over at googleearthhacks.com. I really feel like a weatherman with these amazing tools at my disposal.

Here is an image of Hurricane Rita at 5:00 pm on Friday September 23rd:

Google Earth BBS Post: "Hurricanes live positions (v 1.0) worldwide data"
And of course the direct link to theKMZ Download
If you still haven't seen Google Earth then download it now

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Google Earth

Hurricane

September 13, 2005

Back Online!

The gadget boy moved to a new location recently and is now plugged back in. Sorry we've been out of touch for a while but everything should be back in business!!

Next Gen Logitech® Webcam

The Logitech® QuickCam Fusion raises the bar for webcams everywhere. It boasts 1.3 megapixels, a built in microphone that cancels echoes enabling headset-free video conferencing, and face tracking technology that allows you to control a 3d avatar with your facial expressions. $99 US, available now.

The alien's face is being controlled by the man at left.

While Webcams can be found for much cheaper (even from logitech) this camera may spark a new age in chat-rooms and videoconferencing, one in which you can become other people or things in a new way. Gives a new sense to the meaning of Avatar.

Quickcam Fusion Site Available now for $99 US plus shipping.