Article Filipinos' credit card debt improves in Q1 —BSP Home Nation Regions Business Pinoy Abroad World Sports Showbiz Lifestyle Technology Special Features Humor More sections Like M Subscribe by email S RSS Sort by newest first Home > Infotech > Top Stories MIT project traces the afterlife of discarded devices 07/30/2011 | 05:27 PM 22 There is an afterlife for discarded obsolete electronic equipment like netbooks and smartphones —and the proof is displayed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. A project by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) tracked used computers and came up with images of the gadgets' new owners in developing countries. "We turned used laptops and other electronic devices into independent reporters that document their ‘second life’, sending us images and GPS coordinates from remote places. The information they report back offers first-hand perspectives - glimpses into e- waste recycling villages, local thrift stores, public schools and libraries - that prompt a reflection on our society’s relationship with our electronic devices," said the team behind the project, dubbed "Backtalk". The project is now exhibited at the MoMA as the exhibit "Talk to Me: Design and the Communication between People and Objects." According to the research team, it focused on two common scenarios that apply to obsolete electronics: e-waste disposal in urban centers, and the reuse of functioning devices in developing countries. "By collecting information form these devices we set out to investigate one of today’s key unknown stories – that of global e-waste," it said. A report on CNET said that the MIT Senseable City Lab researchers sent refurbished netbooks to developing countries via nonprofit organizations. With the new owners' consent, the MIT team set up the "discarded" computers to take images and record their locations, then send the data to MIT. The CNET report said the researchers used the open-source anti-theft software "Prey" to capture the data. The software records a computer's GPS coordinates and takes a picture with the computer's camera every 20 minutes. — TJD, GMA News 22 Showing 0 comments Reactions Show more reactions Trackback URL http://disqus.com/for Comments Powered by DISQUS BT: VP Binay nakabalik na sa Pinas mula Sweden 2011-08- 07 13:17:39 24oras: Pinay, nakapag- publish ng libro sa New York 2011-07-30 18:12:23 24oras: Binay convoy naaksidente sa New York 2011-06-06 19:36:22 QTV: Aquino pushes int’l people power vs global inequality 2010-09-25 12:10:28 » Fil-Am in New York rescued from suicide attempt » PHL consulate in NY extends deadline for summer film fest » Fil-Am comedian, same-sex partner to marry in New York » PHL joins Asian Festival in Fairfax, Virginia » Outstanding Pinoys in NY to be chosen via Facebook » Asia Society honors 9 outstanding Pinoy youths » Paper solar cells almost a reality » Google targets globetrotters with travel promo More Stories More Videos ADVERTISEMENT NDRRMC website hacked, defaced 2011-08-07 08:02:49 Hackers attacked a major Philippine government website before dawn Sunday, Advertise with us See New York in 1 Day It's a bus tour, a walking tour, & includes a free yacht cruise. www.OnBoardNewYo ! Agile Requirements Course Learn agile requirements modeling from the experts. Public or onsite. www.softo2.com Lavorare nella Moda? Diventa Modella/o, Fotomodella/o, Indossatrice/tore. Contattaci ora! www.accademiadellu ! Rugged computers High quality industrial rugged computers customised to your needs. www.amplicon.com 24oras: PHL dragon boat team, may 4 gold medals na 3 Send Recommend 3 Send Recommend Login Add New Comment
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There is an afterlife for discarded obsolete electronic equipment like netbooks andsmartphones —and the proof is displayed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
A project by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) tracked used computersand came up with images of the gadgets' new owners in developing countries.
"We turned used laptops and other electronic devices into independent reporters thatdocument their ‘second life’, sending us images and GPS coordinates from remoteplaces. The information they report back offers first-hand perspectives - glimpses into e-waste recycling villages, local thrift stores, public schools and libraries - that prompt areflection on our society’s relationship with our electronic devices," said the team behindthe project, dubbed "Backtalk".
The project is now exhibited at the MoMA as the exhibit "Talk to Me: Design and theCommunication between People and Objects."
According to the research team, it focused on two common scenarios that apply toobsolete electronics: e-waste disposal in urban centers, and the reuse of functioningdevices in developing countries.
"By collecting information form these devices we set out to investigate one of today’skey unknown stories – that of global e-waste," it said.
A report on CNET said that the MIT Senseable City Lab researchers sent refurbishednetbooks to developing countries via nonprofit organizations.
With the new owners' consent, the MIT team set up the "discarded" computers to takeimages and record their locations, then send the data to MIT.
The CNET report said the researchers used the open-source anti-theft software "Prey" tocapture the data. The software records a computer's GPS coordinates and takes apicture with the computer's camera every 20 minutes. — TJD, GMA News
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