July 10, 2003
A moment of mirth and then…
The SoundHunters program, a fascinating development from the computer scientists at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, follows a user around the office allowing them to access email, for example, from the nearest computer. The interesting part of the system is that it actually validates the individual using the sound of their voice or laughter.
I found this very amusing - so amusing in fact, that before I knew it, I was looking at Tony Blair’s inbox!! Must turn off that microphone…
