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A global exploration in design and creativity

di Gabriele Caramellino

 In italian language, arcobaleno means rainbow.And the world of creativity is a rainbow made of many colors. As an example, the sector of design is a combination of creativity, functionality and innovation.In the last days, architecture and design magazine Dezeen.com reported news about the launch of L'ArcoBaleno.com: the new online project by Ambra Medda, one of the most well-known businesswomen in design and creativity.I interviewed her in october 2012, in italian language and for this...

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Multiscreen and multitasking, among TV and other technological devices

di Gabriele Caramellino

Source: Uberflip.com, January 2013.

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How to turn e-mail into a shopping experience: an example

di Gabriele Caramellino

 While e-commerce is confirmed as one of the major trends in technological world in 2013 and beyond, is being developed more advanced types of online shopping.As an example, Sift is a free app for iPad (iOS 5.0 or later) and smartphone that lets to shop and discover almost 3000 stores and to create personalized shopping guides (video above).As with all devices of e-commerce, it will be important to develop a more useful and enjoyable user experience.

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Evoluzioni nella nuvola del cloud computing, tra Stati Uniti, Regno Unito, Germania e Italia

di Gabriele Caramellino

Di solito, le nuvole sono in cielo, ma nel caso del cloud computing gli effetti sono concreti sulla Terra e sull'industria dell'information technology.All'inizio di quest'anno, qui su questo NòvaBlog, avevo scritto un articolo sull'investimento dell'innovazione, dedicando attenzione al tema del cloud computing (per altri articoli su tecnologia, cultura e innovazione, consultare Archivi e Categorie di questo NòvaBlog).Nel frattempo, il cloud computing continua ad essere fra le tecnologie più...

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2013: anno della cultura italiana negli Stati Uniti. Istruzioni tra cultura e impresa

di Gabriele Caramellino

 Una notizia da ricordare: il 2013 sarà l'anno della cultura italiana negli Stati Uniti d'America.Ne avevo già scritto qui, su questo NòvaBlog, nel giugno 2012.Ora, è disponibile anche un sito web di riferimento, che comprende il calendario delle attività previste, all'indirizzo www.italyinus2013.org.Si tratterà di un anno intenso, con incontri ed eventi diffusi sul territorio statunitense. Nel video qui sopra (in lingua inglese), si trova una presentazione istituzionale dell'iniziativa,...

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Online networking: present and future scenario

di Gabriele Caramellino

 We are in the social networking age.During these years, we experienced some successful social networking sites (MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, to say a few).And which is the future of the online networking? Of course, people's understanding and usage of technology and web have evolved over the years. But the innovations in social networking are just getting started.According to market research and internet marketing website eMarketer, there will be 1.5 billion Internet users by the end...

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Best inventions of the year 2012, chosen by Time magazine

di Gabriele Caramellino

In the image: indoor clouds by dutch artist Berndnaut Smilde -  from Time's list of the best inventions in 2012.Only those who attempt the absurd will get the impossible, said Maurits Cornelis Escher, dutch artist (1898 - 1972).Towards the end of the year, it's time for rankings of all kinds. And as every year, the famous Time magazine (Usa) published the list of the best inventions of the year. For a slide-show of the best inventions of the year 2012: here.Among the sectors represented in this...

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3D printing: among technology, creativity and new manufacturing

di Gabriele Caramellino

 If I hear, I forget; if I see, I remember; if I make, I understand. Words by Bruno Munari (1907 - 1998), notable italian designer and artist.And just think what Munari could have done with 3D printing. In fact, this one is among the most growing trends and sectors in technology. The possible applications are in many fields: science, medicine, architecture, art, defense and aeronautical industries (explaining video above).The so-called new manufacturing is made of this: a mix by technology,...

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The natural interaction with computers, beyond mouse and keyboard

di Gabriele Caramellino

 Which is the next step between mankind and technological devices? The natural interaction of the human hands with the computers is among the most challenging fields in this area.For example, Leap Motion is a USB peripheral that creates a 3D interaction space of 8 cubic feet to precisely interact and control with software on laptop or desktop computer, sensing individual hand and finger movements independently (explaining video above).The idea is to enhance the way people interact with...

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The rise of mobile payments

di Gabriele Caramellino

Source: Mashable.com, may 2012.

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