Mobile devices as nano-bots measuring climate changes....

Imagine all the smartphones in this world be able to measure minute localized climate parameters and act as nan-sensors to a global climate monitoring and analysis system?

May be with big data technologies, we can transform that collection of data to useable intelligence to understand climate change and reverse adverse effects while enhancing positive changes ?

-Hari

The Smoking Kid

Beng Dillena

Imagine two cute Kids asking for a light? In the video, we see kids going to teens, professionals, and other adults who get shocked by the idea of these kids asking for light. Shocked as they were, of course they respond by telling these kids that smoking is bad to health and stop doing it.  Are we telling that smoking is bad when we are doing it? The last part of the video is a question, not only to the adults in the video but also to the viewers, Why do you care for these kids when you don’t even care about yourself?

Instead of telling people that smoking is bad, this Heartbreaking Video used this little kids to trick smokers into saying how bad the habit is. This Video, became viral since it was launched and won international awards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_YZ_PtMkw0

What’s New: For the Home

Steph Ranada

For those dreaming of a smart home system where every component is a click away, here’s an innovation from Beijing, China called Plugaway. This is a simple adapter that gives connectivity to the device plugged to it with your smart phone.

Currently funded through Kickstarter, “Plugaway produces simple to use smart plugs and LED bulbs that let you universally control and monitor your home from smart devices.”

With this simple tool, the high-tech home can be easily achieved

For more information, visit their website at www.plugaway.co

What’s New: For the Bike Commuter

Steph Ranada

In Manila, bike commuting is still considered as a hobby rather than a way of getting around the metro. However, steps have been taken to promote this activity through the initiation of legislation for a bike-friendly country.

This activity is not without its dangers, which is why certain precautions have to be made such as wearing of safety gear.

One new innovation for those who might be considering bike commuting is the Morpher helmet.

Morpher is a piece of bike equipment that provides protection of a standard helmet while also being collapsible. It is made of recyclable materials and uses a unique folding mechanism, which allows users to tuck it away in as small as a laptop bag.

Truly something to look forward to as the country becomes more bike-friendly.

Sources:

www.morpherhelmet.com

Biking for Life, Manila Bulletin, 27 Aug 2013

 

Lollipop Bait Project

Beng Dillena

The Video will make you think twice the next time you see a child alone. It is a reminder to parents to always keep an eye to their children especially when they are out in the malls or other establishments. Kids are kids, no matter if we tell them not to talk to strangers they are not yet matured enough to know if the person they are talking to are bad or not. On the other hand, the predators are always there to check on their prey. 

http://youtu.be/Bx_aj3kG_T