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Maker Faire & the DIY Ethos: How Small-Time Hobby Innovations Can Spark the Creation of Big-Time Fringe Tech Markets
Posted on by James IliffThis post was originally posted on June 6, 2012 by James Iliff. Visit his website and read his blog post here. Last weekend was an explosion of wacky projects, do-it-yourself products, and massive art installations, including everything from steampunk motorcycles and fire-breathing metallic dragons to musical tesla coils and robot petting zoos. What I speak of [...]
Virtual vs. “The Real Thing”: Where Do We Draw The Line?
Posted on by Kristen TischhauserWhat are your thoughts on the ghostly re-appearance of West Coast rap legend Tupac Shakur a.k.a. “Holopac” at Coachella? Creepy OR amazing? I personally think Dr. Dre’s vision is innovative and exciting from an entertainment standpoint – what better way to enjoy music from legendary artists of the past (especially if you were not [...]
AR Glasses as a Productivity Tool
Posted on by Fareesa DastagirThe future is almost here! The future of tech that is! Now all we’re waiting for is the invention of flying cars… Everyone in the tech world have been raving about the latest technology in augmented reality glasses. Google recently announced their ambitious Project Glass, which allows users to send messages, use maps, take pictures [...]
How is Augmented Reality Changing the World Around You?
Posted on by Fareesa DastagirIf you haven’t heard the term “Augmented Reality” (AR) yet, you may be living in a bubble. That was me a few months ago. Now that I’ve read about AR, it’s fascinating to learn of all the possibilities this technology enables. AR is becoming the most interactive technology on mobile devices, allowing us to experience [...]
IEEE VR Conference Rundown: Off-the-Shelf Virtual Reality & Stereoscopic SmartPhones
Posted on by James IliffOriginally posted on JamesIliff.com The IEEE Virtual Reality Conference 2012 was a swinging success in OC this past week, and I had an absolute blast – all while learning about the cutting edge in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, and meeting a ton of incredibly talented people. I was graciously awarded passes to the conference by Mark [...]
Will 3D Augmented Reality Become the Future of Gaming?
Posted on by Fareesa DastagirWhen virtual reality made its debut in the gaming industry the 1990s, the public was eager to try it, but most games with the exciting feature were expensive and usually required a huge piece of equipment. Throughout the years, gamers were able to use less equipment (i.e. just a set of gloves and goggles) to [...]
