HCI- February 28, 2007 Vista Worse For User Efficiency Than XP. erikvlie writes "Pfeiffer Consulting released a report on User Interface Friction, comparing Windows VistaAero with Windows XP and Mac OS X. The report concludes that VistaAero is worse in terms of desktop operations, menu latency, and mouse precision than XP which was and still is said to be a lot worse on those measures than Mac OS X. The report was independently financed. The IT-Enquirer editor has read the report and summarized the most important...http://radio.weblogs.com/0101747/categories/cognitivePsychology/2007/02/27.html#a812 AI- February 27, 2007 Surveillance Cameras Get Smarter. kog777 writes to mention that the IB Times is taking a look at where surveillance camera technology is headed. Soon researchers tell us that cameras will be available that not only record, but are able to interpret what they see. "The advancements have already been put to work. For example, cameras in Chicago and Washington can detect gunshots and alert police. Baltimore installed cameras that can play a recorded message and snap pictures of graffiti sprayers...http://radio.weblogs.com/0101747/categories/cognitivePsychology/2007/02/26.html#a805 |