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Nintendo Labo Connects Cardboard with Imagination for Gaming
A New Level of User Interaction from Nintendo Nintendo is releasing a new DIY project titled Labo that combines cardboard with an enhanced user experience. The Nintendo Labo will be available on April 20, 2018. It delivers a totally unique gaming experience that gives the user ability to explore different virtual environments with the Nintendo Switch. One element that I find extremely valuable is the material of cardboard. It can be easily recycled, and creates a more sustainable approach to the gaming world. Another element to Nintendo Labo is the virtual reality / augmented reality user control for some of
A Recap on CES 2018 Featuring Trends in Entertainment, Virtual Reality, and Content Marketing
The Future has Arrived CES 2018 featured a massive amount of breakthrough technology with flying cars, autonomous robotics, enhanced virtual reality, and new ways to explore entertainment. Over the past week major tech companies have been pitching and promoting their latest products on an international stage in Las Vegas. We now take a look back at some of the hottest trends in technology. Robotics at CES 2018 One of my favorite trends with robotics at CES this year was Omron's artificial intelligence setup that had a robot able to play ping-pong with humans. In addition, there was plenty of household
CES 2018 Gaming Trends with Robotics, Augmented Reality and eSports
Table Tennis with Artificial Intelligence at CES 2018 Robots have officially taken over CES this year. The robotic industry continuously improves with design and functionality. Gaming enthusiasts at CES have been testing out the latest trends in technology. Robotics at CES Omron Automation scored big in 2018 with automation regarding ping-pong. In many ways the robotic experience paved serious groundwork for consumers and athletes. This demo provided a view of the advancements within artificial intelligence in regards to user experience. The trend of having robotic interaction to develop human skills will continue to build and expand over time. Watch over
ARCore to Replace the Google Augmented Reality Project Known as Tango
"We’re turning down support for Tango on March 1, 2018." - Google Developers The support team at Google has announced that they will be shifting their focus away from the platform known as Project Tango, and will be working more with ARCore. Augmented reality is becoming a major trend in the tech community with Apple and Google working to provide unique user experiences via smartphones. Google's ARCore will focus on the following: Motion tracking allows the phone to understand and track its position relative to the world. Environmental understanding allows the phone to detect the size and location of flat horizontal surfaces
Tech Review: A 3D Look into Gear VR and Oculus
Gear VR is a headset with an optional controller that is in partnership with Oculus and Samsung. The hardware works in connection with software available via the Oculus Store. After experiencing Google Cardboard and YouTube 360 content, I wanted to take the next step in virtual reality without investing too much into the platform. When the Galaxy S8+ was on pre-order, I was able to connect with a deal that provided a free headset and controller. Samsung currently has the product available for $130 before taxes (with the controller). Which is a fair price in comparison to the other virtual
The Facebook F8 Conference Lacks to Deliver Innovative New Products
The first day to the Facebook F8 Conference was held today. Overall I felt it lacked focus at demoing new products to get people excited about upcoming developments within the company. "We're making the camera the first Augmented Reality Platform." - Mark Zuckerberg The conference did shine light on social interaction within virtual reality. The Social VR application launched today on beta. Overall it looks cute, but has a lot of work to be done before it has a definable purpose. One major flaw I see in virtual reality shared experiences in general is compatibility. Users will need to have
20 Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Experiences at the Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Institute and Film Festival announced the New Frontier programming lineup. Virtual reality and augmented reality projects are set to be in high demand for 2017. The film ASTEROIDS! by Eric Darnell should capture the hearts and minds of guests wanting to test out the latest in augmented reality entertainment. A still from Chasing Coral: The VR Experience by Jeff Orlowski, an official selection of the New Frontier VR Experiences program at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. © 2016 Sundance Institute. Three augmented reality and virtual reality projects will debut in The New Climate category including: Chasing Coral: The
Moe’s Southwest Grill Provides Augmented Reality and Reward Options with Application
Moe's Southwest Grill has an interactive application that customers can scan for menu options, add reward points, place online orders and experience an augmented reality viewer. Overall, I have found their ingredients at Moe's to be above par in comparison to other restaurants in my area. The atmosphere and sanitary records at the Carbondale, Illinois Moe's has a good track record. Just recently, I downloaded the Moe's Rockin' Rewards app, and found the augmented reality viewer very interesting, and the reward system a smart move. A few weeks ago Moe's acquired some new wall art that caught my eye.
Future Trends in the Media and Entertainment Industry
Augmented reality has picked up heat in 2016 with the release of Pokémon GO. The international sensation brought a new form of interacting in between entertainment and reality into the mainstream. In a recent article by Google Australia, they discuss the updates taking place with Project Tango. This project focuses on using augmented reality to interact with spacial objects and smartphones. Watch the video below to get a better feel for the software. Currently, the software is available with the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro smartphone. Tango continues to blend reality with augmented reality in a similar fashion to Pokémon GO. That blend
The FilmTwo Initiative & New Frontier Expand with Sundance Labs
NBCUniversal Connects with Sundance Institute As film continues to become more digital, The Sundance Institute finds new ways to foster and neuter young filmmakers. Virtual reality, and augmented reality have rapidly grown with the digitization of cinema. The Sundance Labs compiled a list of six progressive films set for New Frontier. Flip through the films, and review their subject matter. Aria End is a science fiction video game and installation about Aria, a trans woman with cyborg intestines who works in a subterranean mega-ruin — the site of a bizarre disaster that changes all who are exposed to it. By
A New Level of User Interaction from Nintendo Nintendo is releasing a
The Future has Arrived CES 2018 featured a massive amount of breakthrough
Table Tennis with Artificial Intelligence at CES 2018 Robots have officially taken
"We’re turning down support for Tango on March 1, 2018." - Google
Gear VR is a headset with an optional controller that is
The first day to the Facebook F8 Conference was held today.
The Sundance Institute and Film Festival announced the New Frontier programming
Moe's Southwest Grill has an interactive application that customers can scan
Augmented reality has picked up heat in 2016 with the release
NBCUniversal Connects with Sundance Institute As film continues to become more digital,