Magic Leap Allows a Peek Into Its Crazy-Cool AR World

Its 90-second promo video showcasing its augmented reality product got the Web talking, but Magic Leap itself isn't quite ready to discuss its AR headset.

 

Magic Leap CEO Rony Abovitz, who gave a TED talk in a mock spacesuit in 2012, was scheduled to present last week at another TED talk in Vancouver, where he was expected to reveal what his company has up its sleeve. Read More...

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Leap Motion Faceplate Lets OSVR Head Talk to the Hand

Open Source Virtual Reality, a platform that aims to unify virtual reality input devices, games and output, and Leap Motion, a company that has established itself in the development of motion-tracking hardware.

 

Despite spending years -- decades, in many cases -- navigating digital worlds with the "A, S, D, W" keys and computer mice, many in the video gaming community are wary of doing so when there are VR displays strapped to their faces. Read More...

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Twitter's Periscope Allows Live Stream Replays

Twitter on Thursday unveiled Periscope, the live-streaming app developed by a company it acquired earlier this year, reportedly for just under US$100 million.

It's a big bet for an app that's in a genre that already has matured, but Twitter is counting on the mobile world's appetite for more video. People who broadcast video can share to Twitter so that people who click on the link can either view from the Periscope app or in a Web viewer, depending on the device. Read More...

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Festo's insect-inspired robots act like the real things

German automation company Festo is known for taking cues from nature when designing robots. This time, it has revealed futuristic-looking bionic ants, realistic robotic butterflies and a silicone gripper based on chameleons' tongue. 

Just like real ants, the 3D-printed BionicANTs can cooperate in small groups to move bigger objects, though they're much, much larger at 5.3 inches in length. They have cameras on their heads, optical sensors on their bellies that enable infrared navigation, and antennae that function as wireless chargers. Read More...

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Watch TED Talks, MTV and Pac-12 sports on your Chromecast

Interested in watching thought-provoking discussions, music videos and college sports on your TV through a Chromecast stick? You're covered as of today. 

Google has announced that the mobile apps for MTV, Pac-12 sports, TED Talks and Qello Concerts now have Chromecast support, so you can check out that inspirational presentation on the big screen without buying a set-top box or connecting your PC. Read More...

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A Rare Interview With Graphic Design Legend Massimo Vignelli

The late designer shares the story behind his infamous New York subway map and why typographic elegance will prevail. 

Such a controversial thing. It’s funny, but I realized the other day the mistake I made. So this is really the clearest kind of map I have ever seen in terms of information for the subway. It’s very simple. Every subway line on the map has a color, and in reality they already have one. And every station has a dot, you know. Read More...

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Xelflex smart fabric gives intelligent feedback for athletes

Technology developers from the UK have designed a new wearable technology where the garment itself becomes an active motion sensor.

Xelflex uses bend-sensitive fibre-optics that are stitched inside the clothing to provide intelligent feedback for athletes without encumbering them with bulky electronics. The makers say that until now smart fabrics have had multiple electronic sensors, making them bulky and sensitive to moisture. Read More...

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Komodo IDE 9 Advances Web Development History

After 15 years, application developers are still using ActiveState's Komodo IDE.

Tools to build websites and applications change over time, but one tool that has stood the test of time is ActiveState's Komodo IDE (integrated developer environment). This week ActiveState released Komodo 9, continuing the legacy of the IDE that began its life 15 years ago. Read More...

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MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: a surprising result

The MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro are two of the more recent Apple products that have become popular in the past few months or more. 

If you’re a MacBook fan, but are thinking of an upgrade, you might be thinking about buying the MacBook Pro. Read through this comparison between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro and consider these points when making a decision. Read More...

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Microsoft Announces Visual Studio 2015 Product Line

Microsoft said Visual Studio 2015 will ship this summer with a new enterprise SKU aimed at easing app development and DevOps in the enterprise

In an effort to simplify the procurement and use of its flagship developer toolset in the enterprise, Microsoft has introduced new pricing and offerings for Visual Studio 2015, which will ship this summer. Read More...

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