Hololens Features Could Include AR And VR Modes
The developer version of the Microsoft Hololens may cost $3,000, but a recent patent application filed by Microsoft seems to indicate that the headset device could one day switch between augmented reality and virtual reality, ala the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive, seamlessly. Titled, “Head-mounted Display With Electrochromic Dimming Module For Augmented And Virtual Reality Perception,”… Continue reading “Hololens Features Could Include AR And VR Modes”
Virtuali-tee Makes You Look Good… Inside
Viewing the Virtuali-tee t-shirt through a virtual reality app transforms it into an anatomy learning experience that lets you dive into the human body. Continue reading Virtuali-tee Makes You Look Good… Inside
EPSON’s Moverio BT-300 AR Glasses Could Be The Beginning Of The End For VR?
Experts and technology companies have spent hours upon hours at Mobile World Congress this year talking about the future of VR. Will game-centric devices lead the charge? What is the best way to make the devices more mobile with your smartphone? EPSON says the future of VR could soon be made obsolete with augmented reality. Eric… Continue reading “EPSON’s Moverio BT-300 AR Glasses Could Be The Beginning Of The End For VR?”
Augmented Reality for Your Ears
The “3D Advanced Driver Assistance System” (3D-ADAS) is audio-based AR for drivers. The system augments the environment around the user with sound, both with the specific audible signal and with its location. Continue reading Augmented Reality for Your Ears
Is Connected Fitness Ready?
As increasing numbers of devices become connected, why would we not consider the benefits of letting our intelligent environment assist in our well-being? Continue reading Is Connected Fitness Ready?
Smart Toys Will Ease Us into the Great Smart World
“Look, you stay here; I have to go tinkle” – Andy, “Child’s Play,” United Artists, 1988 We can’t say we weren’t warned. Elon Musk (Tesla), famed astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple and thousands of others have warned about the dangers of AI (artificial intelligence) implementation and how it could evolve to a point where humanity couldn’t control its own destiny. But how do you jump start the movement and get to that point? You could start by wildly running around telling everyone that it’s going to be the next big benefit to civilization like IoT (Internet of … Continue reading Smart Toys Will Ease Us into the Great Smart World
Liquid Galaxy Immerses Groups in VR
The Liquid Galaxy system has developed a means of sharing a panoramic virtual reality experience with a group of users and without head-mounted displays. Continue reading Liquid Galaxy Immerses Groups in VR
{ DeviceDiary } Vol. 7 Isn’t All About CES
The { DeviceDiary } is our place to share some of the devices and accessories that rank high in the “cool, I need that” category. Continue reading { DeviceDiary } Vol. 7 Isn’t All About CES
Light Beacon Is No Lightweight
Beacons allow smart devices to be fed data based on their location and preferences, but they need power like everything else. Continue reading Light Beacon Is No Lightweight
OfficeIQ Is Smart Workplace
Ergonomic product company Humanscale has launched OfficeIQ, a platform that uses Internet of Things technologies to encourage healthy workplace practices. Continue reading OfficeIQ Is Smart Workplace