May 29, 2014
Mike Velasco returns to discuss the Windows Phone 8 duo from
Nokia, the Lumia 520 and 521. These smart phones may be the best
value in a phone ever sold to this point. The guys explain why the
design, including the price point, is so attractive.
Paul Thurott inspired this episode with his article here:
http://winsupersite.com/windows-phone/nokia-lumia-520-best-tech-deal-2013
Melissa Smith returns with the Human Factors News Desk to discuss the following:
Gaspar, J. G., Neider, M. B., Crowell, J. A., Lutz, A.,
Kaczmarski, H., & Kramer, A. F. (2013). Are Gamers Better Crossers
An Examination of Action Video Game Experience and Dual Task
Effects in a Simulated Street Crossing Task. Human Factors: The
Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
Yanko, M. R., & Spalek, T. M. (2013). Driving With the Wandering
Mind The Effect That Mind-Wandering Has on Driving Performance.
Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics
Society, 0018720813495280.
Finally, contributor Costan Boiangiu told us about this article
on step stool design, which echoes our 100th Anniversary Episode
topic!
http://www.core77.com/blog/consumer_product/designing_for_step_stools_26772.asp