"If you're watching TV and you hear a helicopter in your surround sound," says Santiago Alfaro, a grad student at MIT's media lab. "Wouldn't it be cool to just turn around and be able to see that helicopter as it goes into the screen?" Sure would. And Alfaro has realized that idea, in his thesis project, Surround Vision.Via www.fastcompany.com … [Read more...] about “Surround Vision” : Turns TV Into Augmented Reality
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Linden Lab’s take on 2011… and 2012
Whilst catching up on news around the place, I noticed this post from Linden Lab CEO Rod Humble: As we head into the new year, I’d like to share some highlights from 2011, as well as a glimpse of what’s to come in 2012. First, if you haven’t already, I hope you will explore our recently launched Linden Realms, the Lab's first-ever game prototype. For newbies, it is a very … [Read more...] about Linden Lab’s take on 2011… and 2012
Free texture downloads for Second Life / OpenSim grids
A source for free downloads of many original creations for you to use on your virtual world grid. Royalty free textures. Use any way you want.Via www.lindakellie.com … [Read more...] about Free texture downloads for Second Life / OpenSim grids
WonderSchool streams world to a tablet – Hypergrid Business
Open Wonderland — an open source, Java-based alternative to OpenSim — is now available on a tablet. According to WonderSchool, a subsidiary of Germany’s THINSIA, clients can now access the platform on an iPad by having their user session streamed to the device.Via www.hypergridbusiness.com … [Read more...] about WonderSchool streams world to a tablet – Hypergrid Business
Virtual world to help kids overcome trauma – The Times of India
Doctors in a domed laboratory in Canada are designing a virtual world where they hope to one day treat traumatized children with colorful avatars using toy-like medical gadgets.Sensory stimulation could be used to make a burn victim feel she is encased in a block of ice. Three-dimensional images of a child's bedroom at home could make him forget he is in a hospital."You could … [Read more...] about Virtual world to help kids overcome trauma – The Times of India