Pool is simple if you know your geometry. And physics. And have good hand-eye coordination. And while none of those seem that hard on their own, they can be a little tough to put together. But with a little help from tech, it becomes as easy as just keeping your eyes open. Read More >>
Patent watchers have uncovered a filing from Google which goes into some heavy detail about future developments of its Google Glass project, with the company registering a dual-HUD system that uses a laser alignment tool to keep the graphical overlays in the right spot above both eyes. Read More >>
Featured comment by John FC:
"As long as the glasses look reasonable, offer virtual keyboard that you can type on any surface then it could be the next thing. Wave goodbye to the c..." More »
This is the weirdest video you'll see today, barring any German pornography you might be saving for the evening. It's a promotional thriller created to promote the Golden-i augmented reality headset, which, its makers claim, could allow police to apprehend bad people like never before. Read More >>
Featured comment by Someone Else (one pedantic bastard):
"Yeah, this is just a wet dream list of everything you would want a heads up to do. In 50 years or so (if the current rate of tech improvement continue..." More »
The simple act of digitally expanding the size of your food portions tricks the surprisingly stupid human brain into thinking it's eaten more than it actually has, which gives Google Glass the unlikely selling point of being an ace dieting tool for the bigger-boned tech enthusiast. Read More >>
Featured comment by Roy:
"A much more interesting application would be to help competitive eating athletes eat more by making the food look smaller! Note this research comes f..." More »
The latest weird discovery from the brains of Google's development teams is what the tech giant is calling a "smart-watch," with Google registering the design of a watch that does, well, everything. Read More >>
Well this is a nice garnish Nokia's put on its new Lumia 900 superphone: an augmented reality app — called City Lens — that might actually be worth a damn. And it might make Nokia Maps the undisputed champ. Read More >>
Featured comment by CVerrier:
"Hmm - I wonder if this will follow Apple's lead, where that stuff works really well in San Francisco, but a bit rubbish in London." More »
The original AppBlaster for the iPhone and iPod touch brought AR gaming into the physical realm. Now, AppBlaster v2 adds support for Android too, so now you can blast the hordes of pesky aliens to smithereens on your weapon smartphone of choice. Read More >>
McDonalds has issued a statement regarding the bizarre altercation that took place in a Paris branch of the burger chain, in which Dr Steve Mann claims to have had his augmented reality specs pulled off his head by angry staff members. Read More >>
Featured comment by Ergates:
"Anyone notice how you can't post the blog link to FaceBook, as the link is considered "spam or abusive". Am I just being paranoid, or is that big busi..." More »
Dr Steve Mann, who has been creating and using various forms of wearable, computer-assisted glasses since the 1980s, was set upon in a Paris McDonalds for wearing his digital specs in public. Read More >>
Featured comment by db:
"While there is no excuse for the physical assault this guy encountered, it certainly raises a big question in regard to tech which has the capability ..." More »
If you like the look of Google Glass but are desperate to feel like Master Chief right now, then look no further than the MOD Live. This nifty heads-up-display features a control grip with D-pad and plenty of sensors; an altimeter, barometer, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyro, 3-axis magnetometer, and a temperature sensor. Read More >>
Featured comment by irononreverse:
"Probably to encourage people to develop things for it, considering they don't seem to be as big a name as google.
Nintendo priced their Wii SDK at ..." More »
Google's Larry Page tried once again to convince a disbelieving world that Google's bonkers augmented reality glasses (a) look good and (b) are of any use, delivering a talk at the company's latest Zeitgeist gathering while wearing the technical spectacles. Read More >>
Featured comment by SteW:
"I think people want to go directly to the Terminator / Iron Man version, but aren't prepared / don't understand that it'll take time, and several inca..." More »
Recently there have been reports that Google is working on wearable computing. But the latest rumour suggests that it's actually planning to gives us all our own heads-up displays. Read More >>
Featured comment by EtherealKid:
"Why does everyone compare augmented vision to the overlay effects in Terminator? :P He didn't have augmented vision, he was a goddamn robot.
Anyw..." More »
Embedded augmented reality-chip technology means we'll finally start using AR for good instead of filling all the app stores with Predator, Terminator and Robocop camera overlay apps. Nah, I'm just kidding, it's probably going to get worse. Read More >>
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