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I know this is the future, and I feel somewhat weird in saying this but I am not quite happy. I feel like technology is coming to replace the physical world instead of augment and improve on our actual experiences. Either way it's some awesome work that was done.
I know this is the future, and I feel somewhat weird in saying this but I am not quite happy. I feel like technology is coming to replace the physical world instead of augment and improve on our actual experiences. Either way it's some awesome work that was done.
I just watched Google slowly, painfully, realize that Google Glass isn't commercially viable (in it's current form and to the general public). I can't help but feel that this is a larger, albeit more immersive, version of Google Glass.
I only make this point in regards to any plans for a sci-fi, everyday wearable HUD. There is obviously a great demand for this kind of immersion within the gaming community (although I would argue that Oculus will have market control for the forseeable future).
My opinion is that the kind of augmented reality that we all dream of, that sort of matrix-like constant data download, won't become a reality until someone figures out how to take it (visibly) out of human interaction, i.e. with smart contacts, etc. The current tech is just too intrusive in normal human interaction. My understanding is that this kind of tech is still a long way off.
I'd love to be wrong though!
Is it really "holographic", or just stereoscopic?
Key feature: see-through glasses. The eye strain was a major problem with Google Glass, that's not present here.
Yes, and Oculus Rift is now less relevant as well (good timing for selling it to Facebook). Why buy a dedicated heavy wired non-see-throw helmet? To shit yourself when someone is tapping your shoulder?
This will no doubt have some incredible applications, most of which augment reality. Not quite the same goal as Occulus.
What sort of use case is this for? The demos talked about in the article seem rather specific. I don't see how this will appeal to mass consumers.
What sort of use case is this for? The demos talked about in the article seem rather specific. I don't see how this will appeal to mass consumers.
-working in restricted spaces like planes
-shared gaming worlds
-CAD/architecture/3d sculpting at 'real' size
-virtual help (wired gives example of remote help with electrics)
-home improvement (virtual paint/furniture)
-weirdo ghost in the shell style window management
What are your thoughts about this? I'll tell you mine. I just watched Google slowly, painfully, realize that Google Glass isn't commercially viable (in it's current form and to the general public). I can't help but feel that this is a larger, albeit more immersive, version of Google Glass. I only make this point in regards to any plans for a sci-fi, everyday wearable HUD. There is obviously a great demand for this ki…
The glass front allows these holograms to appear more naturally to the user all the while still being aware of your surroundings.
The real challenge is not the hardware, but the software and "experiences".
What are your thoughts about this? I'll tell you mine. I just watched Google slowly, painfully, realize that Google Glass isn't commercially viable (in it's current form and to the general public). I can't help but feel that this is a larger, albeit more immersive, version of Google Glass. I only make this point in regards to any plans for a sci-fi, everyday wearable HUD. There is obviously a great demand for this ki…
It was demoed just right now here: http://news.microsoft.com/windows10story/ It looks really really really impressive! It's a see through pair of glasses so not like Occulus and they said they invented a new technology: HPU. The glasses will have their own GPU, CPU and HPU and will be wireless.