Google says “Don’t Be Glassholes”
The final suggestion the Google Glass code of conduct was one that should be obvious… common courtesy. Continue reading Google says “Don’t Be Glassholes”
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Virtual Reality is a Myth (for now)
Part One of a Series True and pure virtual reality would, by necessity, be completely artificial and have only our mind to give it direction. An artificial environment which is experienced through sensory stimuli (as sights and sounds) provided by a computer and in which one’s actions partially determine what happens in the environment. Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 Feb. 2014. Today, we are far away from anything even close to that idea. The closest we can come now is an immersive artificial environment using head-mounted visors like the Oculus Rift (direct link) and a movement controlling platform, like the … Continue reading Virtual Reality is a Myth (for now)
The CES of Everything
Weathering the Battle for Eyeballs, Mindshare, Hearts and Souls: Despite an arctic freeze, consumer electronics brought more than 150,000 people to Las Vegas for the annual International CES. Continue reading The CES of Everything
Website Downtime This Weekend
THE ARCHITECHNOLOGIST will be in Maintenance Mode for a brief period on Saturday night for an update to a responsive design that will allow the site to be seen on full-size screens as well as phone and tablet mobile devices. Continue reading Website Downtime This Weekend
“Endgame” To Be A Massive AR Hunt — With Gold
ENDGAME will combine novels, e-books, online and social media and augmented reality gaming in one project. Each book will have a prize at stake, for ENDGAME: THE CALLING… gold. Continue reading “Endgame” To Be A Massive AR Hunt — With Gold
Google Buys Nest, Raises Privacy Concerns
Google’s purchase of Nest might be an attempt to crack the “connected home” market by using its resources to place Nest products in millions of homes. Continue reading Google Buys Nest, Raises Privacy Concerns
Avid Union Creates True Wearable Tech
Two pieces of “tech fashion” debuted at the International CES that show an understanding of current technology and a healthy dose of imagination to consider future innovations. The Blade tech case and the Shield jacket series could change the definition of “wearable tech”. Continue reading Avid Union Creates True Wearable Tech
Google Glass App Shows Potential
The most exciting apps for Google Glass will use Glass’ inherent properties to create new experiences. A visitor’s guide from Guidekick begins to do so. Continue reading Google Glass App Shows Potential
Life360 Partners with Smart Home Companies
Life360 hopes expand beyond locating and communication with family members to become a family hub for the “Internet of Things” with smart home partnerships. Continue reading Life360 Partners with Smart Home Companies
CES Looks Around the Corner
We get a sneak peek from several 2014 International CES exhibitors thanks to a collection of pitch videos. Continue reading CES Looks Around the Corner