Futurist from 1979 Predicts Modern Computers and Privacy

From David Hoffman:

Alan Westin Is a privacy expert and I got the chance to interview him in 1979 when I was making a television documentary called “The Information Society. There was a lot of talk about “privacy” back then and he presents his point of view about how society should deal with this. This is an outtake from the film itself so please pardon the technical glitches.

[David Hoffman]

The Cosplay of HeroesCon 2017 [Video]

From Beat Down Boogie:

Beat Down Boogie’s Blake Faucette and Matthew Sumner recently traveled to HeroesCon, a comic book focused convention in Charlotte, NC. This event continues to attract more amazing cosplayers each year and we were fortunate enough to have many of them take the time to be a part of our video. With it’s laid back, chill environment, awesome cosplayers, great guests, tons of comics and more, it’s easy to see why HeroesCon has become one of the biggest cons on the East Coast. Enjoy the video!

[beatdownboogie]

1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone

On June 11th, 1997, Philippe Kahn created the first camera phone solution to share pictures instantly on public networks. The impetus for this invention was the birth of Kahn’s daughter, when he jerry-rigged a mobile phone with a digital camera and sent photos in real time. In 2016 Time Magazine included Kahn’s first camera phone photo in their list of the 100 most influential photos of all time.

[Conscious Minds]

Oh, Pish Tosh: A Beauty and the Beast Mrs. Potts Sculpted Ceramic Teapot

A gorgeous teapot shaped like Mrs. Potts, the teapot from Beauty and the Beast that was introduced us 25 years ago.

Serve your guests in grand style with this Mrs. Potts Sculpted Ceramic Teapot that looks like it’s walked straight out of the animated version of Beauty and the Beast. But you don’t need guests – just pour yourself a cup! This teapot is guaranteed to make the whole experience sweeter, and everything tastes better when you smile, right? You provide your own little mug with a chip.

[Beauty and the Beast Mrs. Potts Sculpted Ceramic Teapot]