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Technology
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Convergence, Gadgets and Gear, Technology
g-speak gestural interface
Crossing a Theremin and Surface would sound trite, but g-speak really represents a key leap in data visualization and HCI. Demo video and assorted links below.
g-speak overview 1828121108 from john underkoffler on Vimeo.
Here’s a clip about Microsoft Surface, mentioned previously if you’ve been in a cave.And a gratuitous link to where you can buy a [...]
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Convergence, Online Design, Search and Media, Technology
Immersive Environments
Immersive Media has a very interesting [new] platform for capturing and displaying full 360 degree landscapes and experiences. The system seems to derive some inspiration from the 3-D sound recording technique using kunstkopf microphones. As you click on explore the demo movie below, picture how this could be mashed up into Google Earth.. Cool on [...]
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Bad News, Technology
Plot Point: Robots, waking up.
9 Dead, 14 Wounded.
Mangope told The Star that it “is assumed that there was a mechanical problem, which led to the accident. The gun, which was fully loaded, did not fire as it normally should have,” he said. “It appears as though the gun, which is computerised, jammed before there was some sort of explosion, [...]
