The LAB Miami: Archive

Who Owns the Future ? by Jaron Lanier →

Computer scientist Jaron Lanier critiques his previous views and presents a new understanding of technology in his new book, Who Owns the Future? The chatter around ‘humanist softie’ Jaron Lanier’s new book has us asking is the Internet movement as open as it claims to be ? Or does it operate more along the lines of a capitalist paradigm in which the elite networks benefit...

May 9th

TOP SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS →

In anticipation to tonight’s social media marketing workshop with Katya Constantine of DigishopGirl Media, it’s always important to learn from what others are doing when it comes to creating an effective social media marketing campaign. So here is a list of the top social media sharers as per...

May 6th

May 3rd

Launching our Submit It Feature

First, a happy Wednesday to all. Thank you to everyone who has followed our content stream. We are working to continue to spike your interest with stories ranging from technology and business to education and social innovation tinged with a heavy dose of creativity. We are announcing our Submit It feature today. Anytime you feel there is a trend that needs discussing, have discovered something...

May 1st

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Status Update: Facebook's Social Media Dominance... →

One report claims that 6 million U.S. users ditched the site last month. Does this mean that the social media giant may be wanting for a new method to attract users ? How will it continue to compete ?

Apr 30th

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Apr 22nd

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donottouch.org →

Please do not touch the model…

Apr 18th

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Apr 17th

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EdX: The Non-Profit Instant Grading Software →

Harvard and MIT have partnered, offering EdX, an online course platform that can grade essays right away. While students can benefit from instant feedback, this will enflame traditional opinions against automation in education. With automated grading systems for multiple-choice and true-and-false answers already in widespread use, it is only a manner of time before intelligent technology to grade...

Apr 10th

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Apr 4th

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Game Design dorkShop →

On Saturday, April 6th, theLAB is hosting a game design workshop. All skill levels are welcome to participate as University of Miami professors, Clay Ewing and Lien Tran, teach you the basics behind game and other interactive systems. You will leave this half-day workshop with a full belly, a happy brain, and a prototype for a game. So stop wasting time and register here,...

Apr 4th

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Mar 28th

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Free Downloads on the Civic Hackers' Icon Suite

Last month, The Noun Project teamed up with the Code for America Brigade and the LAB Miami to host the Civic Hackers’ Iconathon. Through a collaborative effort, the Iconathon participants designed civic-minded symbols for the public domain. You can check out the new designs on the Civic Hackers’ icon suite and download them for free!

Mar 27th

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On start-ups and profit →

An interesting article that trumps the thinking of monetization as impure in the balance of products and start-ups.

Mar 25th

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Gutter Films: Legitimate Web Presence →

gutterfilms: I am very lucky that Gutter Films exists as an oddity within the burgeoning start-up/tech scene in Wynwood, Miami, FL. The space that has housed all of the Gutter Films since day one, LAB Miami, is more than just a space for me to throw moving images onto walls. It is a support system, a… We are proud to have Gutter Films as a key pillar of The LAB.

Mar 22nd

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Mar 15th

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Mar 8th

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Watch

Fresh from his TED talk, Alastair Parvin, explains how 3-D printing and crowdsourcing can open the factory onto the world turning everyone into a designer with WikiHouse.

Mar 7th

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Feb 28th

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Feb 27th

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Feb 22nd

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Feb 21st

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Feb 20th

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On jobs and careers →

Are you minding the time at your job or planting seeds for your career? It all comes down to one factor, find out here.

Feb 19th

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steps toward greater SEO (search engine...

With our new website in the works, we find these pointers on improving search engine impact helpful.

Feb 19th

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Watch

3D Printing continues to evolve at a feverish pace. Now it’s in the palm of your hand. Hurry up and back this Kickstarter to get your hands on the world’s first 3D printing pen.

Feb 19th