Futuristicky: June 2004

Robots are nice, don't you know?
I went to see Spider-Man 2 last night (which was really fun, but I hate that I have to wait three years for the next one) and saw the preview for I, Robot again. I hope that movie doesn't make people think robots are mean. I mean, Robots Are Our Friends!

Watching that makes me want to improve my Flash skills.

lisa - 3:55 PM

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Bioglyphs
I bet this living, glowing art would be fun to see in person.

lisa - 2:00 PM

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Wednesday, June 09, 2004

I want to throw a space party!
The Space Store website has a ton of NASA and space-themed stuff, including space party favors and an inflatable astronaut. And if you think I'm too old for a space party: I bet these space wine charms aren't meant for kids.

lisa - 10:04 PM

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Thursday, June 03, 2004

Passwords from beyond
The NY Times has a little article about accessing the data of someone in your family who has died. It's a weird thing to think about -- do you want anyone to be able to access your files after you're gone? I think I'd want my email to go with me. So much of it feels like random personal thoughts, and I don't like the idea of other people reading through it.

lisa - 12:29 PM

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Superhero Knitting
I just read on BoingBoing about Mark Newport, a guy who knits life-sized superhero costumes. (Click on the link and scroll down to see pictures.) I think the Batman one is my favorite.

lisa - 11:40 AM

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Tuesday, June 01, 2004

Ironing robot
I don't really own anything that needs ironing, but this ironing robot I just read about on Slashdot sounds cool. Since ironing is one of those historically girly chores, it's interesting that they named it "Dressman." (That would also be a good name for a cross-dressing superhero who flies around in sparkly prom gowns looking for people to save.)

lisa - 11:04 AM

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