Electricity "smart" meter #blogjune Day 20

Electricity "smart" meter 52/25/2 #technology, a photo by Hecuba's Story on Flickr.

I often reflect on the ubiquitous nature of technology and the influences of it on my life.  My new electricity "smart" meter has the potential to provide me with more information than I feel I would ever need about my electricity usage - but you never know.  There is even a QR code on it.  

And, of course, like all changes in technology it really changes work practices.  The old walking the streets reading meters roles are changing dramatically, in some cases not being required any more, or in other cases using handheld technology to read the meters as in the case of smart water meters.

Cycling app #blogjune Day18

Cycling app 365/178 #2013PAD 52/25/3 #fp13 #technology, a photo by Hecuba's Story on Flickr.

This is a flyer I noticed in Hawthorn Library for a free Cycling Map App for use in the City of Boroondara.  It  was good to see that the flyer also had QR codes both for loading the app from the App Store and for loading the map.

QR on construction site #blogjune Day 15

QR on construction site, a photo by Hecuba's Story on Flickr.

Collingwood Town Hall is currently closed for renovation.  It was good to see that the City of Yarra used a QR code on the signage sending people around the corner to the temporary Customer Service Centre next to Collingwood Library. 

QR in Edinburgh Gardens #blogjune Day 12

QR in Edinburgh Gardens, a photo by Hecuba's Story on Flickr.

I am constantly amazed at the places I find QR codes.  I found this one on a morning walk through Edinburgh Gardens in North Fitzroy.  I also love the Lort Smith Animal Hospital one that I often see on a bin in Darling Gardens, Clifton Hill.

When I was travelling in Greece, I snapped one on a tram stop and posted it to Flickr.  Next thing I knew I was being invited to join the Flickr QR codes in the wild group and post there.  Check it out if you are interested in the use of QR codes.