Friday, April 1, 2011

Gmail motion ...

Usually when Google introduces something, they means business (well :=) except for 'wave'). I just noticed the new offering from Gmail called 'Gmail Motion'. At the outset, dont go by the name... that probably is not the best. But looking into what it is, makes your eyes open up. You immediately know that it's the step of computer usage. Though Google says it has been working on it for a long time and has tested it, I still havent concluded whether it is a great product. But one thing is for sure... the technology holds a great promise and it HAS future. See for yourself (see the video first).

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Did u hear about the "Asians in the Library"?

Youtube... a medium to express. Proving beyond words... here is an episode that really got me hooked.

A few days back, a student at UCLA California uploaded a video... a message with a purpose... an opinion. Within hours there were party poopers, comedians, john "lay-on-the-couch", musicians, "the-girl-next-door", martians... a whole of people policing what she says. What was interesting though (apart from the opinion itself), this global medium threw open gates for discussion, counter attacks and creativity.

Enjoy the ride below and see how the internet today unites people from varied backgrounds and interests into one common platform of thought.

Here is the original video posted by the lady student.



And this is what happens next. Do go up to the last embedded video... u'll enjoy it =)

First a spoof...



Then another interesting one...



By far the most creative ones :) ... urge you to see it in full screen and with good speakers or headphones!



And the REMIX!!



Some serious arguments



Some lighter ones...





And finally this...



can be found here on abcnews.

And the others... nevertheless ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w5-2_E_PgE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAM4Ym1UjAA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P16lkPvm0B0&feature=watch_response
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LO2YOBxm_Q&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulPDxO6vz8Y& (radio talk show)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w5-2_E_PgE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKpf9YT4x8o&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqqvlXasBfk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV7oSnXp3yQ

ps. The guy on the guitar was Jimmy Wong. Here is another of his works ... no instruments used !! :)