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Software architect and futurist; founded ClariNet, chaired the EFF, and has written about robocars for two decades.
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SkypeSoftware Microsoft
If you settle on one system -- I would recommend Skype at this time -- you can get the more tech-aware parties at the other end to use it.
Blog post on making video calls work for seniors in care homes
2009-01-02·ideas.4brad.com ↗
Sony RX100Hardware Sony
Sometimes you want to be able to just walk around casually, with no camera on your neck, not looking like a tourist, so you buy the best camera that fits in your pocket. For I and many others, this has been the Sony RX100 line for the last few years.
His review of the Light L16 computational camera, comparing pocket cameras
2018-02-09·ideas.4brad.com ↗
Light L16Hardware Light
The plan is an excellent one. I purchased the L16 but must sadly report it is "not yet the camera of the future" though I feel the general idea points the way there.
His review of the Light L16 computational camera
2018-02-09·ideas.4brad.com ↗
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