Imagine walking around with a mobile computing device embedded in your clothes or hanging around your neck that lets you compute, take photos and more without needing to actually handle a device. Instead you use gestures and your fingers to ‘perform’ the computer commands. SixthSense is a project run out of the MIT Media Lab… Continue reading Wearable computing’s next step – gestures only, no handheld device
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GfG’s Article Recap for Week Ending June 19, 2009
Have Zune begun to copy Apple’s stylish music players with the upcoming Zune HD? We’ve got your weekly fill of format wars – this time focused on home automation and could we really be that much closer to wearable remote controls? Father’s days coming up and, being such a caring bunch, we came up with… Continue reading GfG’s Article Recap for Week Ending June 19, 2009
SBG Labs shows off prototypes of full-color heads-up wearable displays
You know we love reporting on technologies that still seem futuristic, but are either here today or very close. Sunnyvale CA company, SBG Labs, has a working prototype of a wrap-around heads-up display that provides for a clear, full-color display via a lightweight pair of eyeglasses. These wearable displays uses a technology called holographic optics.… Continue reading SBG Labs shows off prototypes of full-color heads-up wearable displays
NTT DoCoMo tests out Wearable Remote Controls
NTT DoCoMo, a Japanese mobile operator, have been working on some wearable gadgets that can be programmed to react to your movements. Applications have been demonstrated where a user can simply ‘dart’ their eyes in order to fast forward to the next track on an MP3 player (might get some odd looks when you’re out… Continue reading NTT DoCoMo tests out Wearable Remote Controls