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One word: Shenanigans.Anyone who has worked on consumer level augmented reality would see through this promo video in a second. Unless someone is carrying around an iPad sized battery, among other issues, what you see is a pure promotional video. The problem is that many media outlets omit Google's statement that this is "what it might be able to do." Nokia's Future Vision video from 3 years ago is much closer to the product that gets released by Google -- a product that is basically a glorified display for a phone with no image processing. Essentially we'll see a Vuzix connected to a smartphone.In the Google video, the wearer toggles on a video chat via an unaided mid-air swipe. The power to real-time process a camera image is not inconsequential. There's no effective way to identify objects in real-time without the camera constantly processing the image locally (on a connected device like a phone) or uploading constantly to the cloud. Try having a 3g/4g signal constantly transferring all day and see what happens to your battery. The technology leap here for Google is substantial. The Google Goggles app takes about 3 seconds to scan one still image like a DVD cover on Wi-Fi when it's the only object on screen.To make things worse, in order to identify that you're about to get on the subway or to allow your friends to know you're 200ft away then you'll need some type of background location tracking. If you've used Highlight or similar apps you'll know that persistent location tracking drains your battery as well. Considering the glasses let him get all the way to the subway before alerting him, there had to be some kind of real-time identification that he was near a subway (GPS) and potentially another cue of intent that would likely be visual (I could just be walking by rather than getting on the subway).The head tracking Project Glass demonstrates will be very difficult to balance against normal head movements. Looking up or looking down in the video triggers certain menus to appear. Watch as the wearer does not actually use voice control to check-in on Google at Mud Truck. He looks down, and by staying down on that default option he selects the check-in option. It's the visual equivalent of a touchscreen long press. How will the head tracking differentiate between looking down to read a sign versus a request for the default look down command?If they've solved these problem then my Android phone would last longer than 8 hours after 15 minutes of Angry Birds Space and reading a dozen emails.To be fair, some of this technology exists and I've already utilized them to fashion my own augmented reality experiences. For example, I use Android's native navigation app with headphones to deliver walking audio navigation in Manhattan while still listening to music. I do this when I have a lot of battery to waste. With Siri, I can easily send text messages via voice although it's not as practical to receive them. While I doubt a store like Strand would have indoor GPS mapping anytime soon, there are companies tackling this today including a team working on this at Google. Of course if I'm Google and someone in a bookstore says "where's the music section," I would open up Google Play Books to the music section...*Edit 5/15/2012*6 weeks later and it looks like Google has confirmed my assertions. Project Glass in its current form can take photos and little else. See http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/15/google-project-glass/

I created a new YouTube channel about Python and Django, I just started with Web development tutorials with Django.Currently, I have 3 Tutorials:1st Video: A BMI calculator built with DjangoIn this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a simple Django website by building a BMI calculator with the option for visitors to signup and save their data to track their weight progress.The video is about 75 minutes.The 2nd video: A slug generatorThis tutorial is quite short, about 30 minutes. Here, I’ll teach you how to create a simple slug generator using Django in just half an hour.The 3rd tutorial: A photographer portfolioThis tutorial will show you how to build an interactive portfolio with Django. Also, you’ll see how to set up the contact form to send and receive emails from visitors.note: in the 3 tutorials I covered how to deploy your Django project in Heroku for free.Now, I’m creating a series about building a blog website with Django, it will be a bit advanced and longer.My YouTube Channel: bit . ly/JpYtChannel

Recently we published an article about feedback loops and about positive and negative feedback loops. I’ve listed a part of the article below:What Is a Feedback Loop?Almost everybody has heard the phrase feedback loop, but not everyone shares the same understanding because it is used in a range of fields.In project management, a feedback loop is an ongoing conversation where feedback and opinions on a project are used to shape new changes and improvements. This creates a loop. The goal is to constantly incorporate feedback to achieve perennial improvement.The world’s largest companies use feedback loops. Amazon engages in constant dialogue with users, for example, to effectively refine its platform. You can use the same dynamic to power up your projects and improve results.What Are the Main Types of Feedback Loops?Feedback loops are powerful tools, capable of shining a light on issues to take projects to the next level. These loops come in a range of configurations, so here is a closer look at the main types you can use on your projects.1. NEGATIVE FEEDBACK LOOPSA negative feedback loop is used to refer to the actions that are systematically performed to bring about the desired outcome. The name can perhaps be a little confusing: the word “negative” is used because it refers to the empty ground that needs to be covered by performing actions to reach the desired outcome based on the current state. The (negative) difference between the current state and the desired outcome is reduced until the desired outcome is reached as close as possible.This means that the size and type of action will be proportional to the distance from the goal. As a project manager, you will constantly balance tasks and effort to move the team toward your project goal at a reasonable and sustainable pace.2. POSITIVE FEEDBACK LOOPSA positive feedback loop is used to refer to a self-reinforcing process of receiving feedback, for example from a client. Whereas a negative feedback loop describes how the empty ground needs to be covered by performing specific actions to achieve the desired outcome, positive feedback loops refer to the acquisition of significant feedback that can propel a project forward and creates self-enhancing dynamics. If this still sounds to abstract, have a look at the example below.In project management, this kind of positive feedback has the potential to transform a project. But it is critical that project managers are able to use positive feedback loops in a constructive way. The transformative feedback can inspire action but it can also cause poorly-managed teams to change the project in an unintended way. Positive feedback loops are driving projects to their extremes (in a positive or negative way).3. INTERNAL FEEDBACK LOOPSAn internal feedback loop is employed when a project manager collects the feedback from the internal team to maintain a consistent level of quality on a given project.This loop is essential because it ensures that clients are always presented with the strongest possible iteration of a project. If the internal feedback loop is structured appropriately, it also ensures that the entire team can efficiently deliver their feedback.The internal feedback loop needs to organized in such a way that the entire team is kept updated and only incremental changes are ever made. This helps to avoid large sweeping changes which affect the work of other team members. Review and approval tools such as Filestage can help streamline these internal feedback loops.4. EXTERNAL FEEDBACK LOOPSAn external feedback loop is employed when a team collects feedback from a client and uses that to correct and improve a project.This direct feedback is absolutely invaluable: not only can a client’s insight keep the project moving according to their needs, but it also fosters a sense of collaboration and cohesion.The concept of a consistent loop is particularly key here: if feedback is delivered too infrequently, the project could quickly veer off course and this will mean more significant changes are needed as opposed to smaller incremental ones.What Are Some Feedback Loop Examples?Here is a look at some examples of project management feedback loops to help you better understand the concept.1. NEGATIVE FEEDBACK LOOP EXAMPLEIn this example, our project manager receives a brief from a client working in the oil and gas industry. This client is planning on launching a totally overhauled website given that its existing website contains outdated messaging and is not at all performant.This is an ambitious project. The project manager sets about establishing the resources and personnel that will be required before breaking down the large project into bite-sized tasks that will be shared between the developers, copywriters, graphic designers, and SEO professionals.The goal is in sight, and these tasks will be executed in a sustained negative feedback loop in order to move the team closer to that goal. Every single task edges the project closer to completion, and the project manager has to make sure the project continues at the correct pace.2. POSITIVE FEEDBACK LOOP EXAMPLEContinuing with the scenario that we created above, let’s imagine that the wireframes and first mock-ups of the new website have been delivered. The client takes a while to respond, but eventually returns by saying that some of the critical design choices are not aligned with the initial brief.This big comment kicks the positive feedback loop into motion, providing energy to push the project along in the right direction. It is important, though, that the project manager is able to harness and guide that energy to keep the project on track and achieve the desired outcome.If the spark created by the feedback is mismanaged, the project could quickly spiral out of control and changes made abruptly would move the project beyond the desired outcome.3. INTERNAL FEEDBACK LOOP EXAMPLEIn this example, a retailer working in the apparel space requires a series of landing pages created to showcase its range of products and boost online sales.Again, the project manager sets about selecting the appropriate team members according to their abilities and uses their managerial vision to outline the project.Given the volume of landing pages that are required, it is important that a positive feedback loop is clearly structured and helps the team to keep the pages polished and on track. This also acts as a form of quality control, ensuring that only quality pages are sent to the client.To achieve this, the project manager decides to create the opportunity for copywriters, designers, and developers to share feedback in a way that is uniform and simple to track.By using the correct range of tools, the project manager is able to collect detailed and accurate feedback. The nature of the selected tools also means that it is simple for that feedback to be implemented to boost the quality of the pages.Now, the project is ready to be shared externally with the client. The team can rest assured that the pages are in good shape before the client sees them.Digital Feedback Loop SoftwareHere is a closer look at the feedback tools and platforms that you can use to create effective feedback loops.1. FILESTAGEFilestage makes it simple to streamline a creative workflow and establish effective feedback loops. The platform helps project managers to review videos, designs and documents with both clients and co-workers up to 10x faster.The online collaboration process is simple, allowing clients to leave feedback directly in the browser without registration. These annotations and change requests are easy to see at a glance, making it simple for valuable feedback to be fed back into a project.Version control and an agile approval workflow ensure that the feedback loop runs according to plan and keeps the project moving in the right direction at all times.2. WIPSTERWipster is a rapid review and approval platform for video content. The platform aims to be a one-stop-shop for the video activity of creative teams.The platform is focused solely around the review of video content, helping teams to leave comments and project managers to track the version history of a particular file. It is also possible to publish videos from the platform to a range of channels.This sole focus on video can be restrictive, though, when teams want to work on alternative media. These instances would require the use of an alternative platform and the feedback loop can quickly become ineffective.If you are interested in more, feel free to follow the link: How to Harness Feedback Loops in Your Projects | The Advertising Bible.