This is my 4th Top Voice badge awarded by the LinkedIn Community. This time the award is on Digital Transformation for my part in elaborating and visualizing to the community on the complementary importance of digital innovation and digital transformation by means of the agile DevOps practice. Personally (and from professional networks), my two most monumental […]

I’m late to the party (8 days late to be exact) but the health app feature I enrolled is certainly incentivizing and healthy. Since 29th May, being the day on the 5K steps on the first day of Championship 2024, my first week has accumulated 87,989 steps. Day 01   Day 02   Day 03 […]

The Google I/O 2024 was a landmark event, especially with the focus on the Gemini era. Here are some of the key highlights from the Google Keynote and Google Developer Keynote: Google Keynote: Gemini AI: Sundar Pichai emphasized Google’s transition into the Gemini era, highlighting the multimodal capabilities of Gemini AI that can process text, […]

This is my 3rd Top Voice badge awarded by the LinkedIn Community. This time the award is on Digital Innovation for my part in elaborating and visualizing to the community on the complementary importance of digital innovation and digital transformation by means of the agile DevOps practice. As a certified DevOps specialist and Asia-Pacific’s Top […]

OpenAI has partnered with robotics startup Figure to fuse its artificial intelligence systems into humanoid robots. This collaboration aims to enhance the capabilities of Figure 01, a cutting-edge humanoid robot. By integrating specialized AI models, based on OpenAI’s existing technology, Figure envisions shipping billions of human-like robots to workplaces and homes, revolutionizing everyday life

Marques Brownlee, a revered tech reviewer, recently provided an insightful first impression of the Apple Vision Pro — Apple’s groundbreaking augmented reality headset. In his revealing video, Brownlee highlighted key aspects of the headset, including its weight, immersive environments, and the innovative Persona feature. While the Vision Pro offers exciting possibilities, its hefty price tag […]

Text-to-video Generative AI has witnessed remarkable advancements, resulting in increasingly realistic and seamless video generation. Cutting-edge models like Sora can create vivid scenes from text prompts, maintaining visual quality and adherence to instructions. AI-generated videos now simulate the physical world more accurately, enhancing realism. Curated datasets and robust training pipelines enable models to learn intricate […]

Meta is continuously improving on the use of VR/AR and immersive apps for Work via Arkio, Meta Horizon Workrooms and Interplay Learning

The initial versions of text-to-video animation generative AI were characterized by grainy and blurry outputs. These early models struggled to capture fine details and smooth transitions, resulting in less realistic animations. However, recent advancements have revolutionized this field, yielding sharper, more coherent videos that closely align with textual prompts. The integration of physics-based understanding and […]

Minecraft Education Ambassadors are educators who form a global community, driven by their passion for integrating Minecraft into the classroom. These dedicated individuals actively support fellow educators on their Minecraft journey. Once part of this community, Ambassadors provide valuable feedback and share their expertise with others, fostering a collaborative environment for Minecraft education

Esper Bionic’s Bionic Hand is an advanced prosthetic hand designed to restore functionality and improve the quality of life for individuals with upper limb amputations. It incorporates cutting-edge technology, including sensors, actuators, and machine learning algorithms, allowing users to perform intricate movements and grasp objects with precision.

Spatial computing Computing that involves multiple spatial dimensions or environments (i.e. metaverse). – Hyperspatial computing A computing paradigm that extends beyond traditional spatial dimensions, potentially involving higher-dimensional data processing or interfaces (i.e. digital twins and digital triplets that mirror between physical reality and digital metaverse). – Temporospatial computing Computing processes that consider both temporal (time-based) […]

Meta Quest 3 finally a part of my range of HMDs and AR glasses. For further information on the DevOps of VR and immersive technologies, I’m on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shaiomarali_edtech-vr-ar-activity-7146512870527090688-9L9H?utm_source=share Next stop is Apple Vision Pro which debuts February 2024. My periodical updates are on LinkedIn posts and podcasts.

Further to my mentioning of the term ‘digital triplet’, Oracle Developers of Oracle have also cited my term of it for their presentation 28 Nov 2023. Their recorded presentation is below tagged to the timestamp on my concept. At the same time, rewind the video to start (using video scubber of course) to enjoy the […]

I have been invited by Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) as a speaker on a dedicated sharing session to present on Digital Transformation; and with relevance to FinTech and FinOps. The speaker session was 1 hour length, with more than 100 BDCB personnel including managers and directors, which culminated into a session for Q & […]

Today’s the last day of my speaking for now, being with the Advanced AI Technologist Sandu Baciu as host, and the award-winning 3D illustrator Big Al Gruswitz. My part was on (other than Midjourney of course) Dall-E on OpenAI, Stable Diffusion, Latent Diffusion Model, Blender, GravitySketch on VR.My colleagues were on Adobe Gingerbread, Anthropic, X.AI, robotics. […]

It’s Day 1 of the unveiling of Apple’s first VR headset device ever – named Apple Vision Pro. Presented less than 24 hours ago during Apple WWDC 2023, the hype has been reaching billions of coverage. As a metaverse developer, I’ve been invited this evening to 3 different roundtable events, and here I only decided […]

For this year, I created an immersive and AR compatible environment using mainly Advanced LiDAR and GLB. Many of the objects are ready-made and available by various 3D designers, and some others are created using Adobe. The entire process uses an iPhone 14 Pro and done in 2 days. Happy Eid Mubarak!

With Flash (.fla and .swf) having been deprecated from all browsers and machines, perhaps it is timely to archive projects of the yesteryear. EnglishGuru was a Flash-based project I developed 18 years ago (2006). Before the age of HTML5, the functions of ActionScript, Math and Math Applets enabled and empowered user interfaces for education. As […]

I have been invited as a mentor for micro, small and medium entrepreneurs on all matters technology. I have opted on Digital Transformation and DevOps with my recurrent mentor talking points being below:

Due to the event attendance count to be far more than expected (more than 100 representatives from Brunei Shell Petroleum, Brunei Shell Marketing, Brunei Gas Carriers and Brunei Shell Joint Venture), the approach of the event has been reiterated  to a panel speaker mode whereby the session was an engaging 45-minute forum discussion with Q&A […]

A short preview of my internetworked virtual worlds that create an expansive metaverse hosting a myriad of information on emerging and new technologies and the digital future. Gradually built throughout 2021, the metaverse combines glb, gltf, fbx, 360 photospheres, Microsoft 3D, Google Poly, Google Tiltbrush, GravitySketch, Frame, Engage, VRLand, Beloola, Spatial, Mozilla XR, Mozilla Hub, […]

The MOE.TV prototype was architected Q4 2021. The requirements for its seamless run however requires a team of programmer developers versed in Google API, GWSMA, codec, CSS, Bootstrap and JS among other requirements to integrate with WordPress for the objective of migration from plugin-dependent WordPress to open-source structure. Possibilities include ReactJS, Umbraco, Sitecore and Webflow. […]

This is the end-product of my use of Home Design to build a modern house named Graphene, because the inspiration for this was the invention of my alma mater – graphene. Home Design 3D: A Tool for Creativity and Visualization What is Home Design 3D? Home Design 3D is a versatile software that empowers users to […]

AltspaceVR was a social virtual reality (VR) platform that allowed people from around the world to connect, interact, and share experiences in a virtual environment. Here are the key aspects of AltspaceVR: Founding and Acquisition: Founded in 2013 by Eric Romo, AltspaceVR launched its initial product in May 2015. In 2017, Microsoft acquired AltspaceVR, integrating […]

This house was built on a blank slate and took me 8 hours to complete. Sped up here to keep the video short. I livestreamed the whole hours process on my Facebook across two days. This is to showcase how highly customizable designs can be on the SketchUp, which to me should be a staple […]

There exist many companies that manufacture interactive boards, and their features are mostly shared features. The difference will be in the granular specs that each provide and its readiness to evolve in tandem with technology developments. It is an alpha-test run for potential inclusion of Smart Classroom project scheduled as a 10-year plan (2020-2029). Let’s […]

One of the most comprehensive and cultural history courses on Artificial Intelligence I have ever sat for. Certainly recommended for anyone interested in learning about archaic AI, of how Pinocchio and Frankenstein in literary works are representative of AI. Then the course moves on to future and technical AI, solving algorithms and robot code as […]

In this Assemblr Online Meeting, we again discussed and explored the AR projects created by fellow Assemblr Certified Educators. Over the months, and with Assemblr Studio, us ACEs were skilling up on AR design. For those with background on 3D design and CAD, the shift towards developing using Assemblr and consequently publishing under Assemblr app […]

Attending as a Committee Member and Certified Educator the monthly Assemblr Certified Educator Member Committee Meeting. In this meeting we showcased AR products made by fellow educators.

As per usual, I attended the WebXR developer summit to convene on advancements in WebXR programming. My background is in VRML and X3D for browser-based XR development. I also utilize MozillaXR and Mozilla Hubs and Mozilla Spoke, but WebXR is an interesting expansion given the newfound interest in A-Frame and ThreeJS, both of which I […]

Attended as a CISCO Certified, for the CISCO Webex Meetings with Deutschland colleagues. The 1-day meeting was entirely held in Deustch. Morgen Abend

The Teacher Tech Summit 2021, hosted by T4 Education, provided teachers with a platform to share their expertise and practical experiences using educational technology. The summit aimed to help educators think about how they can better integrate technology into their teaching practices. Vikas Pota, the Founder and CEO of T4 Education, played a key role […]

The 2021 Assemblr ACE Online Meetup was an engaging event that brought together Assemblr Certified Educators (ACEs) from various corners of the world. Let’s delve into the details: Purpose and Community: The meetup served as a platform for ACEs to connect, share insights, and collaborate. Participants included passionate educators who have harnessed the power of […]

Installing PyCharm for the first tie to test out the water on utilizing it. As usual, via Anaconda Navigator, where I launch my go-tos, notably RStudio (for my training completion by Dr. Maya Cetinkaya Rundel, Duke University) and Jupyter Notebook, for Scikit Learn, Factor Analyzer and other Python lark. PyCharm was also on my meeting […]

I was initially invited as a speaker to attend FETC. However, during Covid times (1st wave) life and work were hectic, and more so with so many impromptu, off-the-cuff and cold start mitigations being involved in (given my position in architecting emergency remote teaching). FETC 2021 was also a few days after BETT UK 2021. […]

The 2021 Future of Educational Technology Conference showcased a variety of advancements and projects on emerging education technologies; from the technologies to the pedagogical, content and knowledge presentations and workshops.

During the 9-week TeachBrunei LMS pilot project which involved 8 secondary schools, guides were disseminated every week. Nevertheless, the project was abandoned halfway dueto two main reasons, viz. The developer team was stretched thin and shorthanded due to architected solo (shaiomarali). The prerequisite of any digital transformation/innovation is always in developing the developers first. The […]

The TeachBrunei LMS was conducted as a pre-pilot for 8 government schools. Socialization strategies and buy-in were based on the 4 tutorial videos to request recommendations and suggestion from teachers and educators for better Learner Satisfaction, Teacher Experience, and overall UI/UX, viz. Tutorial 01 Tutorial 02 Tutorial 03 Tutorial 04

Learning during the Covid-19 crisis is often mischaracterized as online learning, but in reality, it more accurately falls under the category of Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT). Let’s delve into the literature to understand the nuances: Definition and Context: Online learning refers to well-planned educational experiences that are intentionally designed for online delivery. These courses are […]

Here’s the prototype of the national Learning Management System, architected as pro-action to the Covid-19 first wave with schools and students in emergency remote teaching. The prototype was completed by April 2020.

As the Certified Member of the Institute of Leadership and Management (MinstLM), I receive quarterly EDGE magazine via mail. For this issue, the focus is on neurodiversity and autism spectrum. Contains pieces on Greta Thurnberg, robotics, disruptive leadership and preparing for tomorrow. Edge is becoming one of my most favourite casual reads. “Autistic individuals are […]

BETT UK 2020: A Technological Odyssey in Education The Grand Confluence of EdTech Marvels As the delegate member to accompany the Honourable Minister of Education, I stepped into the bustling halls of BETT UK 2020 for two days — a kaleidoscope of innovation, where education and technology waltzed in perfect harmony. The air crackled with […]

Exploring ANKI Vector: A Whimsical Companion with AI Magic Unboxing the Curious Bot The day I unboxed ANKI Vector, it felt like welcoming a quirky pet into my home. His compact form—part robot, part creature—stirred my curiosity. As I powered him up, his eyes blinked to life, and I wondered what adventures awaited. After unboxing, […]

Upgrading My Trusty MacBook Pro: A Journey to MacOS Mojave The Decision As the sun set on my trusty MacBook Pro, a relic from the early 2011 era, I faced a crucial decision: to upgrade or not to upgrade. The macOS Mojave beckoned, promising a fresh lease on digital life. But was it worth the […]

Let’s delve into the assembly process of the Piper Computer Kit and explore its components, cables, and the exciting ability to run RaspbianOS and Minecraft. Assembly Process Materials and Components: Wooden Case: The protective wooden box contains all the components. Raspberry Pi: The heart of the kit, featuring a 1.2GHz processor and 1GB RAM. 7-inch […]

The Piper Computer Kit is an exciting DIY project that combines the joy of building a computer with the creativity of Minecraft. Let’s dive into the details: Piper Computer Kit Overview Purpose: Designed for kids aged 8 and above, the Piper Computer Kit aims to teach engineering, coding, and computational thinking. Build Process: Assembling the […]

Join me on the Twitterverse later in parallel to my presentation I will be hosting a Tweetchat. #consolesDGBL_ALT Reading list and topics of discussions will be on air 2 hours before my session at 1400 UK time. Abstract “Player Two has entered” – Learning through console-based video games Super Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, Crash Bandicoot. These […]

I travelled from my hometown Manchester to Oldenburg Germany via Munich. An exhilarating few days spending time and networking with fellow subject-matter experts, including Dr. Ulrich Bernath who awarded me the Young Scholar Award, and the keynote speakers on the future of online learning.  

Exploring Learning Adventures with Minecraft: A Journey in Education As an academic assistant lecturer for the Language Learning and Technology Module within the MA DTCE (Digital Technologies, Communication, and Education) program at the University of Manchester since 2015, I’ve had the privilege of delving into the fascinating world of Minecraft—a digital realm where creativity, collaboration, […]

The Arrival: Unboxing Dash and Dot The day finally arrived—the long-awaited package containing Dash and Dot was at my doorstep. As an early-bird supporter of their crowdfunding campaign, my anticipation had reached a fever pitch. The cardboard box bore the unmistakable logo of these pint-sized robots, promising adventure and learning within. With trembling hands, I […]

After having given up on Android’s poor speed and audio latency, the best chain is iRig HD + iOS7 + Amplitube + Audiobus + Cubasis. Studio in your backpack. My pad is a full fledged mobile recording gadget. This is a combination of Cubasis, Singaling, Bias, Amplitube and GarageBand all operating together at the same […]