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Honest Technology introduces newest version of burning software

Honest Technology Co., Ltd., a leading developer and marketer of digital video software technology for multimedia contents on PCs, recently introduced the newest version of its Honestech Fireman CD/DVD Burner 3.0. Burning at surprisingly fast speed, Fireman 3.0 enables PC users to easily create multi-session data CD/DVDs, audio CDs, MP3 CDs, video discs and ISO images.

Green innovations

The project at right, developed by "Joe" and shown at the Archinect School Blog Project, is brilliant. Developed as a "parasitic catalyst," the two horizontal axis wind turbines are the parasites that live off the catalysts - the passing cars and trucks that create enough turbulence to move the turbines.

Dynamic Graphics magazine webcast

Why all the buzz about OpenType? Is this groundbreaking format all that it's cracked up to be? Ilene Strizver explains, demystifies and demonstrates this "smart" font technology and shows how designers can get the most out of its features. Ilene Strizver, founder of The Type Studio, is a typographic consultant, designer, writer and educator specializing in visual communication. Her book, Type Rules! The Designer's Guide to Professional Typography, has recieved accolades from the type and design community. Visit www.thetypestudio.com for more information.

PSFK Conference London - Call For Sponsors

PSFK is looking for a few sponsors to sit beside the likes of Imagination and Anomaly. Sponsors are essential partners for making their events work. Sponsors get high profile visibility before an influential audience of creative thinkers in the advertising, design and media sectors. Email Celestine Arnold at celestine@psfk.com for a sponsorship pack. Event details: http://psfklondon.eventbrite.com/.

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