It was perhaps only a matter of time but its surprising that Toshiba’s new object recognition scanner hasn’t created more of a fuss. Basically what it does is dispense with the need for barcodes as it can recognise products from their colour, shape, labelling etc. Its being trialled by a supermarket in Japan and shows lots of potential. The really interesting extension of this technology is what could be done with it in smartphones, Google goggles and other AR applications.
Bergdorf Goodman Christmas 2009 – Fanastic Mr. Fox
Bergdorf Goodman are renowed for their Christmas windows, headed by designer David Hoey. There are three sets of windows in New York - 57th Street,...