Augmented reality: A primer

Augmented reality, Focus: AR/VR, technology trends

I recently had a friend who is a professional artist ask me to explain what the tech behind the PokemonGo phenomenon is, and how he can use it in his work. I’m pasting a bit of my response to him for those who are curious. Augmented Reality (AR) is a fascinating technology, one that’s actually been around for a while – but PokemonGo has brought it into the mainstream. What is augmented reality? A way to superimpose something created over the “real” world. It adds to reality, rather than replaces it. Some call it

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This looks like fun

Focus: AR/VR, Gaming, Just for fun, Virtual reality

Looks like a great Game! It’s called Mindshow – it’s a VR game that’s multiplayer and recordable, so you can share the experience. Those are both things that are currently not really the case in VR – most are only you in the world, and not shareable. So this is a leap forward. Definitely more fun as a game if you can play against someone in the same world! Now it’s just waiting for 1) a way to “feel” interaction (pressure suits anyone?) and 2) move without 3) throwing up. Don’t worry, there are lots of companies

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Vanishing tattoos

Just for fun

Temporary tattoo ink that gives you real tattoos for a year. How does that sound? I don’t have any tattoos! Not a huge fan, largely because of the permanence issue; how can you design something that’ll be part of you forever? – too much angst for this artist. But this might change my mind: tattoos that fade after a year. The R&D is around ink that has particles small enough for your body to slowly absorb the…now THAT would be fun to play with. Coming to market in 2017.  

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Tying it all together

Artificial intelligence, Facial recognition, Social mores

Giggle that it’s used to target porn actresses, but facial recognition is a big threat to privacy in the coming future: I blogged in 2011 how when it reached the point where it can tie together social networks and websites (plus content, as in the actress’ case) and staying anonymous will be impossible. Tie in surveillance, CCTV, traffic light, and other cameras and – you can be tracked 24/7.  

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Body Stickers

Health & Wellness, Wearables

*This* is the future of wearables – the Fitbit plastic wristbands and other variants are merely temporary in between steps to discreet, personal stickers. No larger than a postage stamp and as thin as a human hair, these devices consist of an antenna and thinned near-field communication chip mounted onto a stretchable adhesive.  Disposable, wearable anywhere on the body – these can be used wherever, and whenever is necessary. The implications for the personal data being gathered and shared with healthcare providers and insurance companies is another frontier in privacy, that personally I feel

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