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Biggest Flyer In the World Makes Everyone Look Like Ants

This is the view from the biggest flyer in the world, a 492-foot diameter monster located in Singapore, 16 feet bigger than the Star of Nanchang, China, and 98 feet more than the London Eye (which I'm looking at right now, after moving into the city this weekend.) The capsules' interior look straight out of 2001: A Space Odyssey, and rolling in them must feel as slow as the movie itself: a complete trip—which allows you to admire views 28 miles away—takes 30 minutes. [Singapore Flyer via Singapore VR]

11:40 AM on Tue Jun 3 2008
By Jesus Diaz
21,310 views, 53 comments

Latest by Collins1: @da5id4vz: I live about 25 miles from the edge of London and I can see the Canary Wharf development on a clear day. That development is the other side of London. So yes, I do expect visibility to be greater than more »

software

Surveillance Camera Software Blurs the Faces of the Innocent


Advanced video surveillance cameras that discreetly examine each face or vehicle that comes into frame are becoming more commonplace in big cities and large corporations. These cameras are equipped with intelligence algorithms that can distinguish the face, vehicle or license plate of a wanted criminal and alert the proper authorities when necessary. However, innocent people often get involved in these recordings simply because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time. A video analysis company named 3VR is now attempting to change all that. More »

5:00 PM on Mon Jun 2 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,054 views, 23 comments

Latest by GadgetPlay: @ecobore: "ANY self-respecting criminal is either going to be driving in a stolen vehicle or one with false plates." So these systems can recognize faces but not phony plates or stolen cars? I think self-respecting criminals are going to need to more »

virtual reality concept

FrogConcept Facemask Makes Any Dystopian Future a Happy Funtime Land

When the future goes to crap in the next 10 years or so, and anarchy rules as humanity falls into a deep, dark pit of despair, this alternate reality mask concept from Frog Design will be there to soften the blow. Invoking mental images of cowed sheep, Aldous Huxley's soma and even the Matrix, Frog Designs describes its FrogConcept mask as an escape for the doomed people of the future, complete with a "re-skinned" reality.
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2:00 PM on Sat May 17 2008
By Jack Loftus
8,608 views, 19 comments

fitness

Xdream Fitness Bike: Ride Outdoors Without All of That Pesky Fresh Air

According to the manufacturer, the Xdream is the "first indoor fitness product that accurately simulates the experience of riding outdoors." Basically, the bike thrusts you into a virtual world via the attached computer screen. As you ride, the full experience on the screen is translated to the equipment—right down to the track surfaces and conditions. Plus, it utilizes a full range of muscles in the upper body and lower body, which makes for a more complete workout. Pricing isn't advertised, but expect it to set you back many thousands of dollars. Alternatively, you could grab a bike and actually go outside. [Xdream]

6:30 PM on Tue Mar 11 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,897 views, 25 comments

Latest by jetexas: For $100, you can get a bike at Target. For $150 you can get a training stand for the back wheel. With whatever money you have left over, you can buy a HUGE-ASS TV and just watch movies while you more »

bad ideas

The iPhone Virtual Reality Goggles, They Do Nothing

Oh man. Apparently somebody just saw The Lawnmower Man and got inspired. This virtual reality head mount for the iPhone is designed to let you strap your favorite expensive phone to your face, blocking out everything else so there's nothing to distract you from the glow of your precious. More »

4:00 PM on Mon Mar 10 2008
By Adam Frucci
6,825 views, 38 comments

clips

Flight Sim + Vuzix VR920 Virtual Reality Goggles = Airsick Fun

Microsoft Flight Simulator X just got cooler: when you strap the $400 Vuzix VR920 headest on and look around, the camera follows your movements. The goggles show you an interactive 3D cockpit, while onscreen, onlookers see a 2D version. Vuzix (which was called Icuiti until a week or so ago) will soon launch an A/V version for $350 which connects to DVD players, phones or anything else with a composite video out. Video by Nick McGlynn [Vuzix]

5:35 PM on Wed Sep 12 2007
By Wilson Rothman
19,300 views, 30 comments

Latest by n/a: I just bought this and here is the scoop:I have two newer Alienwares with XP and a new gaming pc with Vista on it. (God help me) This VR920 arrived with no drivers for Vista or XP. Neither OS could more »

gadgets

Arisawa Teleglass: Getting Closer

Just last weekend we were writhing over the potential of a video headset that wouldn't get your butt kicked, and we are already a step closer. More »

11:00 AM on Sat Dec 23 2006
By Mark Wilson
550 views, 9 comments

portable media

Onkyo VR-1000J MPEG-4 Recorder: Video Alchemy for Your PSP

Onkyo wants to make it easy for you to record video from a TV or any other video source onto an SD card with its VR-1000J MPEG-4 Recorder, magically turning it into that MPEG-4 format of the Sony PSP or many mobile phones. No PC required, just plug the video in and out comes the PSP-playable video at 30fps at 320x240 in its superfine mode. More »

8:27 AM on Thu Dec 21 2006
By Charlie White
645 views, 7 comments

portable media

22Moo VG-SD: VR is R

22Moo has updated their VR glasses product line with the VG-SD (also going by ZuneVG). Simulating a 35" 2M away, the VG-SD supports direct input from your video iPod or Zune, as well as SD A/V inputs from all of the latest gen videogame systems (well, really anything with an RCA output). More »

11:15 AM on Sat Dec 16 2006
By Mark Wilson
832 views, 9 comments

gadgets

Remote Flying with VR Goggles and a Camera


Here's a remarkable video shot from the cockpit of a radio-controlled airplane. The camera's video is transmitted to the flyer on the ground below, who's wearing VR goggles. When he moves his head, the remote camera's pans and tilts correspond exactly to his movements. The result is a extraordinary feeling of actually being in the plane. Shouldn't all R/C airplanes be made this way? – Charlie White More »

11:52 AM on Mon Sep 25 2006
By Charlie White
19,096 views, 35 comments

gadgets

Virtual Reality Used To Help Treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

The Virtual Reality Medical center in San Diego just got $4 million from Naval Research to improve their VR systems to help treat soldiers who are returning from battle with PTSD. How does VR work to treat PTSD? Doctors and psychologists set up a situation where the soldier is back in battle, in this case, Iraq. They then try to give soldiers the opportunity to experience some traumatic situations again, but this time, helping them explore their emotions and work through their psychological stress. More »

6:15 PM on Wed Jul 26 2006
By Jason Chen
397 views, 3 comments

Latest by Phaedrus_The_Wolf: So this is where someone will be the first to be beaten to death by a game controller.... Would you want to be giving this test to someone with PTSD? more »

gadgets

iPod Video VR: Nerdiness Maximus

Virtual reality glasses really are the coolest of the cool. It is kind of sad how they never really took off as an actual product. Over at MAKE magazine they may be breeding new life into this extinct technology by using VR classes to compensate for the inconveniences of the iPod video. They have taken two different types of VR glasses (a full on dual-LCD display and a single LCD more traditional) and made the iPod video display on both. It appears to be accomplished by simply using the iPod video dock along with the output component cables and a little power hackery. Check the linkage for the full pictorial. Also check out Phil Torrone looking like the Mondo 2000, God of Techno Sex. More »

2:33 PM on Sun Nov 6 2005
By Travis Hudson
316 views, 4 comments

Latest by weatherman: Check out the mag, fluffy. Make does pretty cool stuff and it's entertaining to read. I don't read their blog though - maybe the blog covers more 'tab-A to slot-A' projects. more »