Google Glasses.....sign me up, oh wait!

There's been a lot of talk about Google Glasses recently around the interwebs. If you're not familiar with the glasses click here. The deadline to submit your application to be one of the first to test the technology ended today. Requirements were pretty close to a scholarship application minus the $1500 out of pocket for the tech, and the airfare to attend the "Special pick-up experience" to physically place them in your hands. All the science fiction movies we've come to love are coming to life. Could be a bad thing, or a good thing. What say you?

Augmented Reality....ish

This weeks post touches on some aspects of augmented reality. I tried to purchase this last halloween from Digital dudz website. Design is simple, an app powers the beating heart or gears, spiders, clowns, or anything scary. Your phone then rests in a cradle under your old shirt that you have purposely cut a hole in. Your phone's screen is seen through the hole displaying the app. Its a great idea, however, if someone calls or you receive a text your phone is under your shirt. I like the concept, but not sure about phone availability. Though, with no need for data connection you could always use an old phone with airplane mode on, to achieve longer battery life.

Let me know your opinion in the comments below.

Augmented Reality

One of the coolest technologies and advertising portals is Augmented Reality. The world is constantly evolving and the way we view advertisements is trending the same way. We all know of QR codes and this works in basically the same way. One company that I've come across, offers a great way to experience augmented reality, is Fingerfunk. You need two devices for this experience to work. Visit their website and download the chestburster app (iOS or Android), and the tracking image to trigger the animation. Try this out for yourself, or find me in class for a demo.