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Google Maps-driven Map Dive 3D-tracking hands-on

, May 17th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the folks at the development studio known as Instrument have brought a virtual reality demonstration to Google I/O 2013, complete with a multi-display drop from the upper atmosphere down toward the earth in freefall. What this demonstration consisted of was seven 1080p displays, each of them run by their own Ubuntu PC working with a full-screen version of Chrome version 25. A motion tracker works to track the user, their arms, and the angle at which they’re standing – or leaning and falling, as it were.

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GoalControl to provide goal-line tech during 2014 World Cup

, Apr 2nd 2013 Discuss [0]

The 2014 World Cup will take place in Brazil, and folks are already beginning to prepare for the tournament. As qualifying goes on as we speak, organizers are working on a new system that will electronically detect when a goal has been scored, and it was just announced today that GoalControl will be providing the technology necessary. Read The Full Story

DUO 3D sensor shows up on Kickstarter, claims that “anyone can build” it

, Mar 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

We've been hearing a lot about motion tracking as of late, the Leap Motion being the most popular device that is making its way to the public. However, a new mechanism is looking to gain some ground and has popped up on Kickstarter. The DUO 3D sensor claims to be the "world’s first and only DIY 3D sensing solution." Read The Full Story

FIFA to use goal-line tech at 2014 World Cup

, Feb 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

The 2014 World Cup will be held in Brazil next year, and FIFA has confirmed that goal-line technology will be used for all the games. After a successful trial at last year's Club World Cup, FIFA has decided to use the new technology during this year's 2013 Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Read The Full Story

Star Trek Into Darkness app Review: dive in with Gimbal!

, Feb 2nd 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the folks at Paramount Pictures have released a very special app for the next blockbuster science fiction film in the Starfleet universe: Star Trek Into Darkness! This app is not just your everyday average movie companion app, it’s a straight up scavenger hunt that uses the camera on your smartphone as well as the sensors you’ve got under the hood of your device to sent you out into the wild to collect a series of media bits as well as real physical location markers. This technology is made real with Qualcomm Labs’ Gimbal technology and Qualcomm Vuforia augmented reality platform.

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Apple patent shows shoe sensor for information on sole death

, Jan 27th 2013 Discuss [0]

If you've got a pair of shoes that are so old that your feet touch the ground, you're going to need a new pair - this will no longer have to be a scenario where you have to make that judgement if Apple's newest patent application is realized. In the application revealed this week, Apple has shown an outline for how they might place sensors in shoes that track the wear and tear on the soles of the footwear in a variety of ways. The end result will be a pair of shoes that informs the wearer if they get worn out while walking then warns every subsequent wearer (if there are any) that they are not fit to use. Read The Full Story

Onset HOBO Wireless Temp/RH Monitoring Kit costs $899

, Sep 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

There are a number of reasons why it might be nice to know the temperature of in a location without having to walk there and check. Wireless temperature monitoring is particularly important for geeks who are in charge of a server room where excessive heat can cause serious damage. Onset has announced a wireless temperature and humidity monitoring kit that keeps watch on critical infrastructure. Read The Full Story

Sony Exmor RS smartphone sensors include HDR video

, Aug 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

It looks like smartphone manufacturers have stopped racing ahead in the megapixel wars, instead focusing on improved sensors to deliver better images from mobile devices. Sony has been pressing ahead with such sensor developments, with its latest Exmor RS smartphone camera range further improving image quality. Sony will offer three versions of the sensor, with two eight megapixel models and a 13-megapixel variant. Read The Full Story

TI’s world’s smallest IR temp sensor hands-on

, Jun 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week we got the chance to speak with Daniel Mar from Texas Instruments Product Marketing who showed off what TI notes is the TMP006, the world’s smallest digital infrared temperature sensor. This little component is a 1.6 x 1.6 mm fully-integrated temperature sensor and was shown off working inside a Dell laptop as well as in a modified smartphone which shows the temperature of any item with an outward-facing sensor at its back. Behold the power of tiny, tiny sensors.

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Microsoft details Windows 8 sensor support

, Jan 24th 2012 Discuss [0]

Microsoft posted new details on its Building Windows 8 blog today, this time revealing the next-gen operating system's improved sensor support. The company is introducing new hardware sensors, which include ambient light sensor, accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope. It also explains how developers can integrate the hardware sensors with apps developed for the Metro interface. Read The Full Story

NFL Scouting combine uses Under Armor shirts with sensors

, Feb 28th 2011 Discuss [0]

I was sitting in the lobby at the local barber shop this weekend and happened to catch a bit of the NFL Scouting Combine where some of the players were wearing this cool shirt from Under Armor called the E39 that had sensors embedded. The shirt has a little green light that flashes on front to give a visual indicator that it is working. Read The Full Story

Prometheus Device Lets You Become the X-Men Character Pyro [Video]

, Nov 11th 2010 Discuss [1]

All over the world, kids want to be like their favorite superheroes. With all of their cool powers, and nifty outfits, it's hard to understand why they wouldn't want to be. But when you grow up, and you realize that some of those superpowers may not necessarily be all that possible, the dream kind of dies. But, thanks to do-it-yourself creative types, it may certainly be possible to recreate those powers, but without the radioactive materials. Everett Bradford has created the Prometheus Device, which is meant to replicate the powers of one X-Men character, Pyro. Read The Full Story
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