Similar to Microsoft Surface, the BumpTop 3D Desktop pushes the desktop metaphor with physics, piles and the pen. Available later this year. Video after the break.
BumpTop is different from things like Surface for the simple reason that it’s software driven and requires no special hardware. You can use it with your mouse, or two mice to emulate a multitouch display
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Two University of Arizona research scientists have developed “holographic material that is rewritable and holds images for hours.” Continue reading for the video.
Essentially just laser-etched plastic sandwiched between layers of glass, when massive amounts of voltage are applied�9 kilovolts, to be exact�viewers can enjoy a true, all-red 3D display
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The 20-inch “Holocube” is basically a stylish desk accessory that “packs a 40GB hard drive for storing up to 18 hours of compressed video, which can magically float at 1080i resolution within the cube at the flick of a switch.” Video after the break.
After years of promises, it seems that holograms are finally starting to gain a little traction, although the applications for the technology so far have been fairly limited. At least one company thinks that’s about to change, however, with it now touting its retro-styled Holocube as an all-purpose solution for company’s to advertise their products “like never before.”
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Philips demonstrated at CES, its high-tech 42-inch display that uses “patented multi-view lenticular technology in combination with advanced 3D display signal processing to provide an extraordinary 3D viewing experience.” Best of all, multiple users can view the 3D content without the use of special glasses. Video after the jump — includes a wall of 9 displays. Click here for first picture in gallery.
When it comes to interactive 3D gaming, the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 have nothing on Toshiba’s latest display. This innovative technology does not require the user to wear any special glasses to view the 3-dimensional images. It employs “an integral imaging system that reproduces light beams similar of those produced by a real object, not its visual representation.” Plus, “viewing the display from an angle allows the viewer to experience 3-D images that stand out several centimeters from the surface of the display.” Videos after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Japanese researchers have developed a 3D avatar system that essentially “takes video of a person and automatically gives them a new hairstyle, makeup or outfit.” — all in real-time. Video demonstration after the break.
It’s really incredible how well it works in real time, and you can imagine this tech being used everywhere from hair salons to clothing stores to online gaming
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We have seen the future of interactive games, and it’s mixed reality. Developed by a German company, this technology can be used in a variety of applications — including presentations, games, architecture and landscape planning . It allows users to control virtual 3D environments using real objects. Videos after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Hitachi recently demonstrated its new portable-sized 3D display at IFA 2007, and Jesus Diaz managed to snag some footage. Video after the jump. Here’s how it works, according to Gizmodo user “YSIROTIN“:
These displays mainly target medical imaging and CAD user bases. They typically work by having a set of stobed projection screens onto which a fast (like DLP) projector synchs differen layers. When the screen in front is opaque, it gets the top Z-layer and when the screen in back is opaque, it gets the bottom Z-layer projected onto it
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