Transforming Education | Udacity and Sebastian Thrun

Sebastian Thrun of Stanford, Google and Co-Founder of Udacity on transforming education.

World's Tallest Building Burj Khalifa Opens in Dubai with Fireworks, Water and Light Show

Burj Khalifa (aka "Burj Dubai"), world's tallest building ever opened on Monday to fireworks, water and light show. The 828m skyscraper was designed in Chicago by SOM (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill)

See above for the full opening ceremony and see below for a view from the top of the spire a few days earlier.

Let's hope the Burj will inspire future creative skyscraper design and skyline innovations around the world.

Technology Could Save Old Media After All As Apple Tablet Hype Increases | Protoype of Digital Magazine

As rumors fly at hyperspeed about a tablet device from Apple, is it possible that devices between a phone and laptop may actually save old media and give it a chance for a digital transformation?  See below for a prototype for a digital magazine experience:

Mag+ from Bonnier on Vimeo.

From their blog:

The concept aims to capture the essence of magazine reading, which people have been enjoying for decades: an engaging and unique reading experience in which high-quality writing and stunning imagery build up immersive stories.

The concept uses the power of digital media to create a rich and meaningful experience, while maintaining the relaxed and curated features of printed magazines. It has been designed for a world in which interactivity, abundant information and unlimited options could be perceived as intrusive and overwhelming.

The purpose of publishing this concept video is first and foremost to spark a discussion around the digital reading experience in general, and digital reading platforms in particular. Thus, we would be more than happy to hear what you have to say regarding the concept and ideas expressed in the video: the magazine reading experience, digital browsing, text versus images, as well as hear about your own digital reading experiences and thoughts.