Okay, I overdid things with my last news post... in more than one aspect. So, let's finish the news collection with an ordinary post. Because ordinary posts are the extraordinary ones in my blog.
So, to understand what this is all about, you need to see it by yourself first. It won't make any sense otherwise. I'll give you a moment to check the link above if you haven't done so yet.
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Alright, so as you've just seen, technologies already allow us to do some really crazy stuff. They call this invention the inFORM Dynamic Shape Display and it uses 3D pixels to recreate the movements of your hands recorded by a camera at your place. You have that special display lying on a tabletop and suddenly these tower-like objects start raising and descending. If that wasn't still enough of a psychedelic experience for video-calls you can even set some projectors on your ceilings that project beams which give the 3D pixels different hues. The creators insist that they internally prefer to call them 2.5 pixels though, because right now they can be only be moved vertically, not horizontally. The quick up/down motion simulates a 3D effect.
But anyway, just imagine the possibilities that little toy offers us! I mean, someday maybe you could play board games while talking about your date last night to your best friend who sits on his sofa on the other side of the world. That's not too far from the demonstration in the video, the tiny ball that you can handle like if you were actually touching it.
The only thing that makes me worry are these dating sites in the web... Just imagine a dirty mind getting his filthy hands on that device. It gives me a chill. Well, at least for now people will have to rely on the classic cybersex:
And imagine this: I've learnt new words thanks to this nice article! I know, unbelievable, right? Here they are:
And that's it, I'm done! It's Friday night or Saturday morning, depending on your point of view, I'm terribly tired but I'm happy I got rid of one my burdens. Anyway, among all the burdens, the blog is definitely one that needs lots of time and dedication, but it's also one of the most refreshing school activities. And I hope that I can at least make your day a little better by all that... That... salad of freakishness.
I already have some ideas for my next yoursays so stay tuned for round number 2 ;)
But as for now, see you next year!
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