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The Impending Social Consequences of Augmented Reality It doesn't do any good to debate when Google’s Project Glass will become ubiquitous, or how many billions of dollars the Augmented Reality industry will make by 2015. You’re missing the point. Augmented Reality (AR) is not just a technology. It’s a shortcut. First shortcut? It’s the second shortcut that will be much more profound. There’s a culture clash coming, only we're talking too much tech, not enough tact. Process Paradigms “There are consequences to the technology we’re using that we cannot predict,” says Vint Cerf, VP and chief Internet evangelist at Google, most widely known for being one of the inventors of the Internet. Machines process faster than humans. As an example, Cerf notes how the wine industry has begun using sensors to monitor plants in real time to learn what nutrients are needed to maximize productivity for the overall vineyard. But how about the effect on the restaurant owner serving wine to the diabetic? Cultural Quandaries Screenshot courtesy of Girls Around Me

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Glass - If I Had Glass Close Google Glass Thanks for your interest. Keep an eye out for an email from glass-support@google.com. Join the conversation: That's all, folks. We're out of spots in the Explorer Program for now, but may have more to share soon. To discover new places, sometimes we need to leave the map behind. If you're a US resident with a US shipping address, over 18 years old, and are interested in joining, you can sign up here and we'll let you know if a spot opens up. * = Required field. Click "Sign me up" to hear about the latest news and help shape the future of Glass. Privacy & Terms

Thumb Wars Drive First Sprint offers Sprint Drive First, a wireless application that can limit phone calls and text messages while driving. Sprint Drive First automatically detects movement above 10 miles-per-hour and locks the cell phone. Incoming calls are directed to voicemail and incoming texts receive a standardized response. Learn more at sprint.com/drive. Sony takes aim at Google with its own augmented reality glasses Google has attracted a great deal of attention to its augmented reality Project Glass over the past year. The company has taken several opportunities to show off the capabilities of Glass and prove that it is a unique way to change the way people see the world. Throughout 2012, Glass became significantly less unique as other technology companies began introducing their own versions of augmented reality eyewear. Sony is one of the latest companies to enter the fray. Sony applies for patents concerning augmented reality glasses The acclaimed Japanese technology company recently applied for new patents concerning its own pair of augmented reality glasses. Glasses may have gaming applications The actual capabilities of Sony’s augmented reality glasses have not yet been revealed. Glasses to be equipped with wireless networking chip

Permeablenetwork - APAP Media Lab 지난 몇 년간 한국에는 해커스페이스, 팹랩, 메이커 공작소 등 다양한 공간이 생기고 있다. 일본과 중국 등 주변 국가에도 여러 공간이 운영되고 있으며 자체적으로 활발한 활동을 하고 있지만, 그 공간들과 참가자들이 함께 모일 수 있는 기회는 없었다. 만들자!공작소에서 아시아의 해커스페이스들 간의 교류를 위한 네트워크 행사를 진행하려고 한다. 동경 해커스페이스는 아키바 (샌프란시스코 출신 미국인, 동경에서 활동)를 중심으로 여러 메이커들이 활동하는 공간이자 콜랙티브이다. 2011년 대지진을 기점으로 점차 사회적인 이슈에 반응하는 작업을 한다. 동경 해커스페이스 샌프란시스코 노이즈 브리지 Scholarship <- Back The winner is required to provide Degreed with the following information if requested: • Your Degreed username and profile URL • Your residential address and phone number • Your student identification number if currently enrolled at university • Transcript from your current school or diploma from your alma mater; and • Contact and mailing information for your university's financial aid office. No payment will be granted until Degreed is able to verify with the winner's financial aid department that you enrolled or graduated at the institution. Except where prohibited, as a condition of participating in this Contest, each entrant agrees that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the entrant and any Released Party, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, the prize awarded, or the determination of the winner must be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action.

Futuristic Interiors of a Bank in Madrid, Spain YDreams is a company focusing on developing full scale interactive environments combining technology,design and augmented reality. We came across their work recently and have really been impressed with the way they tackled their latest challenge which was to develop a visitor’s center for the Spanish bank Ciudad Grupo Santander. The brief given to them was to make it reflect the bank’s position as a leader in technology and innovation. Video and pictures follow… (If you are reading this through email, visit this link to view the video: We checked out Ydreams’ Youtube channel and noticed that have done several other eye catching projects. Overview Nokia Interactive Billboard at Lisbon Airport BES Interactive Wall 서울시 지출현황 50 억 0000 만원 데이터수신중...

CMC 2013: 10 trends in children's entertainment for the next 10 years | Tec Tablets and other devices will change children's entertainment habits Photograph: Dimitris Legakis/D Legakis Photography/Athena The last decade may have seen rapid changes in children's entertainment, but what about the next 10 years? During the opening panel session at the Children's Media Conference in Sheffield – a separate report on that can be found here – PlayCollective senior vice president David Kleeman outlined the 10 trends he thinks will be most important. First: the importance of Netflix, Amazon, YouTube and other "over-the-top" video services that – in the US – don't require a cable TV subscription. Second, mobile media. "The world around us is increasingly going to be tagged, and you'll use your device to find out where you are and what you're seeing. Third, he talked about the pace at which mobile gaming is growing, possibly at the expense of console gaming in the years ahead, and fourth: the possible impact of 3D printing and mass customisation. But now? And finally?

Khan Academy Awards AR Awards 2013…. WINNERS ANNOUNCED As with all established and valued industries come’s an awards celebration - recognising & rewarding those excelling within their field. The AR Summit are pleased to have hosted the 2nd UK augmented reality awards, a platform designed to recognise & reward those successfully adopting AR, highlighting those who are producing creative strategies, adopting new techniques, enhancing technologies and pushing forward the industry - creating a name for the world of AR. Best AR Hardware Innovation 2013AR&Co- super trapDiotasoft - Seltic WandMetaio - AR EngineVuzix - M100 Smart Glass Highly commended: Metaio - AR EngineWinner: Vuzix - M100 Smart Glass Best AR Practical case study 2013Appshaker - coca colaAR&CO- Indosat MonstARAR WorksBerwick Post - iBalloonDiotasoftTwnkls - DecolabsZappar - Asda Highly commended: DiotasoftWinner: Zappar - Asda Best AR Technology Platform 2013Qualcomm - VuforiaAurasmaBlipparMetaioVuzixWikitude Highly commended: VuzixWinner: Apache

The Story of Stuff Project Calibration for ViewSonic Optical Touch Displays For the most accurate touch experience possible, ViewSonic highly recommends that you calibrate the touch settings for any ViewSonic optical touch display, including the TD2220 and TD2420. The ViewSonic VSD220 Smart Display should also be calibrated when used as a standalone touch monitor. This is a one-time calibration process—after calibration is complete, you won’t have to recalibrate your ViewSonic optical touch display again. To calibrate Touch settings, please complete the following simple steps: Enter the Control Panel menu on your Windows system, then tap or click Hardware and Sound. Tap or click the Yes button to save your calibration settings. Thank you for choosing ViewSonic as your display choice.

COOL STUFF! But I wonder if two devices were used ... could they work together? by knowonesbeans Mar 27

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