As parts of the HTML5 spec is slowly making its way from working draft to W3C recommendation and browser implementations are getting more and more solid –
the urge to make use of these new features grows strong.
Curating the WWW since 2009
Monthly Archive for July, 2010
About a month ago, there was an interesting article about using genetic algorithms to “evolve” images. Roger Alsing had made a small program and put it to the test by letting it make a very good approximation of the Mona Lisa with 50 layered, semi-transparent polygons. I figured I’d try to do something similar with JavaScript and Canvas.
via Genetic algorithms, Mona Lisa and JavaScript + Canvas – Nihilogic.
New Technology Enhances Travel Tool In Time For Spring/Summer Planning
AUSTIN, Texas, March 10 /PRNewswire/ — TravelTex.com, Texas Tourism’s official Web site, is a comprehensive source for Texas travel planning, featuring over 400 cities and thousands of activities. Featuring cities, attractions and events, offering discount packages and a hotel booking engine, the redesigned site even further enhances the user experience.
“Since TravelTex.com is an important marketing tool, we strive to provide the most relevant information and cutting-edge technology to our visitors,” said Julie Chase, Chief Marketing Officer, Texas Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism Division.
“Thanks to this redesign, planning a vacation in the Lone Star State is more enjoyable than ever.”
Trip Planner, an interactive planning tool, now features special events, allowing users to explore activities near a chosen location. Users can e-mail or print an itinerary, along with Google maps and directions. Trips are viewable by city or day, and planners can add day trips, driving tours, podcast walking tours – even locations featured in print and TV ads.
Connecting Real Life and the Digital WorldScan Tags from your mobile phone for instant access to information, websites, videos, reviews, and more.Sign in to Tag Manager to create or edit your Tags, manage Categories and view Reports.
via Microsoft Tag – Connecting Real Life and the Digital World using Mobile Barcodes!.