Written by: Héctor Miranda
[spacer size="small"] I was fortunate to stumble upon the France is AI event this past week. As much as I dislike the name of the conference - I mean really, we cannot always directly translate …
2016 has taken a lot of well known people, none of which I met personally but whose work I enjoyed and inspired me in different stages of my life. Zaha Hadid is one of …
Bulky, big-ass loud speakers, block parties, loud mobile sound systems – we've all seen this expression of music and culture. Mostly identified with Jamaican and US ghettoes, it has influenced and inspired similar …
Without a great story, every new technology or new form of interaction is meaningless. I can't remember where I read that but it's hard to argue against it. Upgrade Soul is an app, …
I was finally able to visit "Design, where are you?" at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie. An exhibition for both professionals and the general public, for users which we all are. It's …
Today, Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer passed away. He designed some of the 20th Century's most famous modernist buildings. Mr Niemeyer has died just before his 105th birthday. His leftist position (he was a faithful …
Today I was given a challenge: spend a couple of hours putting together a presentation that explains what Football is to somebody who doesn't know the sport. The following is a rough draft, the …
This year, my first Nuit Blanche in Paris, was an uneventful evening. It probably doesn't deserve this post or my time spent on this brief article. For starters, I don't remember the reason …
Ça-y-est! Finally arrived in Paris after much preparation, a bit of anxiety and frustration. Overall it was a painless process, I consider myself fortunate that every step went smoothly. From obtaining the visa, …
New York, it was much more difficult to quit you than I originally thought. Though I'm certain I'll be seeing you again soon. After living in Manhattan and Brooklyn for many years, I've …