5 Essential Digital Media Links from the Delvinia Team: Feb 20

Each week we feature the 5 most viewed articles on our Posterous link sharing blog. This week those include a look at new retail banking concepts at Citibank, 3D printing at Citroen, handheld health scanners, who are your trusted advisors and an iPhone app that listens to the TV shows you are watching.

Citibank rolls out retail banking concept
Citibank hired the same architectural and strategic design firm behind the Apple Store concept for their new retail banking prototypes. The Financial Brand takes a look at two of these branches recently launched in Union Square, New York and Mong Kok, Hong Kong.

Citroen prints cars in 3-D
The Autopia blog at Wired.com provides a fascinating look behind the scenes at French automaker Citroen as they use cutting-edge 3D-printing technology to build prototype interiors for their GT concept car.

Star Trek-like scanner tells you if you’re healthy
This futuristic health scanner from Germany may be able to read a person’s overall health by reading the anti-oxidant levels in their skin. This is just one example of how mobile sensors will change the way we monitor and manage our health in the near-future.

Who do you trust most for recommendations?
Are referrals and recommendations from people within your social network still your most trusted source? eMarketer looks at two recent reports that seem to contradict each other on where that behaviour is heading.

iPhone app listens to what you’re watching
You may know your TV shows, but the IntoNow iPhone app can listen and identify which episode you are watching, as well as provide links to cast and background information. Read how MTV is using the app for viewers of Jersey Shore.

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5 Essential Digital Media Links from the Delvinia Team: 2011 Feb 7 – Feb 13

Each week we feature the 5 most viewed links on our Posterous link sharing blog. This week’s links include the latest on the HTML5 vs Native-App debate, creating emotional attachments to digital objects, a talk on threats to personal privacy online, Google’s breathtaking Art Project and a demo of a 10 meter-wide interactive touch screen. Enjoy.

Stay the course with HTML5 or Go Native?
TechCrunch looks at the latest developments in the ongoing developer debate between native-app development and HTML5. Nice comparison of the different approaches of technologies big three; Apple, Google and Facebook. Link shared by Jim Morrison, Director of Technology

Creating emotional attachment to digital objects
PSFK’s explores thoughts on the application of real-world characteristics, such as weathering and hand-written notes to digital devices and their applications to create emotional resonance and personal expression. Link shared by Randy Matheson, Director of Emerging Media.

The Future of Privacy [video]
Salim Ismail of Singularity University speaks about the threats to personal privacy as we turn our lives into information property. Video recorded at San Francisco’s Big Think Presents: Farsight 2011: Beyond the Search Box. Link shared by Jim Morrison, Director of Technology.

Avoid the Lineups, Google a Museum Today
Using Streetview-type functionality Art Project Powered by Google is providing amazing remote access to museums around the world. Get up close to masterpieces without worrying about security escorting you to an exit. Link shared by Ricardo Queiroz, Art Director.

My Superbowl Party 2015 will Have This [video]
Check out the video demo of a 10 meter wide “Reality Touch Screen” created by students at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. The screen is able to handle up to 100 multi-touch inputs at a time. Link shared by Randy Matheson, Director of Emerging Media.

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5 Most Viewed Articles on the Delvinia Link Pool: Jan 31 – Feb 6

• E-Readers Catch Younger Eyes and Go in Backpacks
  NY Times
• How Near Field Communication Works in Smart Phones
  Tested
• RBC Debuts New Retail Store Concept
  Financial Brand
• Wired UK Sends Eerily Personalized Covers To Readers
  PFSK
• How Much Does A Facebook Fan Cost? $1.07
  Wall Street Journal

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