IO2 Technology develops technology relating to next-generation interfaces some of which are not currently available, one platform is–the Heliodisplay.

eliodisplay images are not holographic although they are free-space, employing a rear projection system in which images are captured onto a nearly invisible plane of transformed air. What the viewer sees is floating mid-air image or video. These projected images and video are two-dimensional, (i.e. planar) but appear 3D since there is no physical depth reference. While conventional displays have the benefit of being attached to a physical substrate, Heliodisplay projections are suspended in air, so you will notice some waviness to the quality of the projections.

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HoloVizio” by Holografika is a next-generation display “for 3D visualization

• No glasses needed, the 3D image can be seen with unassisted naked eye

• Viewers can walk around the screen in a wide field of view seeing the objects and shadows moving continuously as in the normal perspective. It is even possible to look behind the objects, hidden details appear, while others disappear (motion parallax)

• Unlimited number of viewers can see simultaneously the same 3D scene on the screen, with the possibility of seeing different details

• Objects appear behind or even in front of the screen like on holograms

• No positioning or head tracking applied

• Spatial points are addressed individually

via : techeblog 

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Night Writer “extends the functionality of LED throwies by allowing a writer to catch a tag in lights.” Full instructions here

It’s cheap, easy to make and writes 12-inch glowing letters 25-feet in the air on any iron or steel surface…if you stand on a turned over garbage can

via : techeblog

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The 8=8 music interface consists of ” a group of 4 programmers = 4 composers = 4 VJs = 4 musicians = 4 artists

All four bring their own programming, visual and musical sensibilities to a collective instrument, the Abstract Machine Hypertable

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July 24, 2006 One glance at a Ted Brewer violin leaves one in no doubt whether he is a maker of traditional musical instruments. He freely acknowledges that with a world of changing possibilities, it is his duty to explore applying new materials, technology, design and his passion for crafting beautiful instruments to explore the future of the violin. Currently Brewer produces three models at his Rotherham, U.K. workshop – the customised individually produced Crossbow (as used by Vanessa Mae (video here)) and Hades and the new Vivo2. Ted handcrafted just 25 instruments a year until massive market demand forced a need to look to greater throughput and he began to explore new production methods for his new vivo2 line, which is now sold by selected stockists. Instead of hand-carving his instruments from acrylic block, he took full advantage of the capabilities of GE Plastics’ Lexan Visualfx special effects resin to add some stunning visual impact at the same time as moving to injection molding. The use of mainly transparent (mixed with blue and violet) special effects resin also allowed Brewer Violins to incorporate a special illumination feature: the Vivo2 violin has a built-in sound-to-light capability using two vertical banks of super-bright white LEDs. Light pulses along the length of the instrument to complement the music. The Crossbow can be heard here, the Hades can be heard here, and the Vivo2 can be heard here and here.

via : gizmag 

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The Korean Website “EarlyAdopter” just released for their reader, a new USB Cable the Early USB. Made to connect your mobile phone to your PC this very nice designed USB Cable can be attached to your phone easily.
via :akihabaranews 

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LED Throwies are an inexpensive way to add color to any ferromagnetic surface in your neighborhood. A Throwie consists of a lithium battery, a 10mm diffused LED and a rare-earth magnet taped together. Throw it up high and in quantity to impress your friends and city officials.

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Not the most practical pen calculator, but quite interesting none the less

A more reasonable application of this technology would be for one to be able to simply write out the problem 65 x 32 = (etc.) and have the calculator voice then answer the question

via : techeblog 

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This would be another fun summer gadget especially at the lake when you want to examine the murky depths of the bottom. The Lighted Swim Mask lets you do just that by lighting your way through the water.

With the two attached headlights above the face mask, you get a powerful, double beam of light projecting ahead of you. You shouldn’t need to adjust the lights as they cover a wide field of view directly in front of you.

The mask stays waterproof for up to 35 feet below the surface of the water, so you can take a look at things quite far down. They require 4 AA batteries which last for hours of fun.

I think this gadget would be a whole lot of fun, it would be neat to see what’s at the bottom of the lake by my cottage. It would also be cool for swimming at night so you don’t suddenly run into a dock or something!

I also think that it would be fun to use in conjunction with the Seadoo Seascooter GTI. You could have an illuminated, automated swim!

The Lighted Swim Mask is available for $21.98 from Things You Never Knew Existed.

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Students from Switzerland have created a real life version of both Space Invaders and Pong by using humans in chairs as the sprites and pixels. Acheiving this feature means endless hours of stop motion film, t-shirt swapping, seat hopping and sitting still without moving a muscle.

via : newlaunches

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