John's Technology Blog

App Inventor - This could be huge

Today Google released App Inventor for Android a tool to facilitate the creation of apps for this growing platform.

While I can't vouch for the power or usability of the tool, strategically is makes sense and serves to help us consumers differentiate between the Apple's iOS and Android platforms.  Given Apple's direction of ridiculously tight command and control over any and every app, Google's approach of open-source tools and choice stands as a breadth of fresh air.

REAL ESTATE: which Real Estate apps would you like to see built?

Machine Built Houses? Getting closer.

Every so often we see new developments in home construction techniques, but sadly, most don't make it to market.  Here is another technology that i hope beats the trend.  As someone who grew up living in concrete houses (floors, walls, ceilings, etc) I miss the sound absorption and temperature regulation they provide.

This video shows the inkjet printer technique being applied to a large scale.  The video starts with small creations and grows in scale.  The creation on the video is not very pleasing, so ignore that design and imagine your own.