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Augmented reality
Augmented reality, or AR, is a view of the physical, real-world environment augmented by computer-generated sensory input such as sound or graphics. It stands in opposition to virtual reality, which replaces the real world with a simulated one.
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Surround vision coming to a TV near you
Surround vision does what it suggests - surrounds you with video in an "augmented reality." For what it does, the technology is fairly simple and uses a cell phone you may already be carrying.
1 | April 13, 2010 6:48am |
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Will 3D glasses be regulated by the FDA?
As our reality---and entertainment---experiences become increasingly augmented by technology it's worth asking about how health regulations will come into play.
6 | April 12, 2010 3:50am |
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Emoticons were so last year. Feel the love through a virtual hug
We've gotten used to the lack of emotion through online chats. But it doesn't have to be that way. Japanese researchers have created a robot that can read your emotions and send a virtual hug...
1 | April 5, 2010 6:43am |
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Qualcomm launches augmented reality lab
Qualcomm has opened an augmented reality lab in Austria. The aim: Create augmented reality for mobile devices.
March 23, 2010 5:04am |
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Seven tech advances that will make Minority Report a reality
Think the futuristic technology portrayed in the movie Minority Report is fantasy? Think again. Here are seven examples of tech from the film that have become a reality.
5 | January 13, 2010 8:35pm |
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Envisioning what the future of cities will look like
What will the future of cities look like? Super-connected, smart and much more flexible.
6 | November 5, 2009 12:07pm |
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With electronic contact lenses, bionic eyesight could become reality
A new generation of contact lenses built with tiny circuits and LEDs could make bionic eyesight a reality.
21 | September 2, 2009 7:11am |
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Augmented reality playing a role in smart presentations
We've showcased a few entrepreneurs tackling the world of meetings. Wayne Turmel provided some pointers from GreatWebMeetings.com and Paul Goldenberg introduced us to his scheduling platform,...
1 | July 8, 2009 6:00am |
