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Omote Demo Their Real-Time Face Tracking & Projection Technology
You may have seen some of the impressive light shows that can be created by using projection mapping on buildings. The surface is scanned and then software is used to create cool deformation and lighting effects that look like they’re changing the geometry of the building. The effect is profound…
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Microsoft Create 3D Depth Sensor from Single-Camera Smartphone
Microsoft are tinkering with camera technology once again. Their Kinect technology may not be a smash hit with consumers as they once hoped it would be, but the underlying technology is not something they’re about to give up on. Using a simple mod that can be added to any smartphone…
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King of the 3D-Castle
We’ve seen many things 3D printed before, but this one is my favourites by far. The Minnesota based Andrey Rudenko has amazed us before with his goal of a 3D printed house and his concrete 3D printer is already a reality. He has shown us some smaller projects in the past…
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Amazon.com Now Selling Customisable 3D Printed Items
3D printing continues to shake up the world of manufacturing and has begun offering innovative and creative solutions for consumers. The latest to jump on the 3D printing trend is Amazon.com as they begin to offer customisable and pre-designed products that are 3D printed for you after you order them.…
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Samsungs VR Software Leaks, Apps and See-Through Feature Revealed
The rumour that Samsung have been working with Oculus VR to create their own headset seem to be true as the pre-release version of the Samsung VR software founds its way online. The head-mounted display they’re working on will in fact be a holder for a Samsung Galaxy smartphone, which…
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PlayStation 4 Getting 3D Blu-Ray Support Next Week
Sony have finally pulled their finger out of their a$$ and announced the update many of us have been waiting for, the PlayStation 4 will finally get 3D blu-ray support from next week! This might not seem like a big deal to a lot of people, but the PlayStation 3…
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HTC’s Upcoming Smartwatch Leaked in Newly Uploaded Video
There has been a lot of talks about wearable devices such as smartwatches in the past. Manufacturers announced and even released their first versions since then, having Samsung and LG already revealing their Gear Live, G Watch and even Motorola is not far behind with its Moto 360. Aside from…
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First Trailer Released for The Rift: U.R.I.D.I.S.
The first trailer for ISART Digitals upcoming VR compatible air combat game The Rift: U.R.I.D.I.S. has just been released. The game features in-game footage of the upcoming Oculus-Rift friendly title and it look absolutely awesome! Although I may be feeling a little bias in that respect since I’m waiting on my…
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3D Blu-Ray Support Finally Coming To The Xbox One In August
Good news is on the horizon for Xbox One users this August. All Xbox One systems will be getting an update that will allow them to playback high-definition content through 3D Blu-ray discs, putting the console one step ahead of the rival Playstation 4 in the never-ending war between Microsoft…
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London Is Now Viewable in 3D on Google Maps
The city of London is amazing, enormous and has lots of history, now it seems Google have taken all the pictures they need to accurately make a 3D map of it for Google Maps and Google Earth. People now using Maps or Earth can literally fly over the city skyline…
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First Batch of Oculus Rift DK2 Delayed!
My daily routine today consists of getting out of bed, putting the kettle on, making a coffee and starting work, but I don’t type a single word until I’ve check my email to see if my Oculus Rift development kit has shipped, but it hasn’t. Now it seems I’m not…
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Graphics Artists Re-imagines The World of Futurama in 3D
3D Graphics artist Alexey Zakharov has been hard at work on a 3D re-shoot of the Futurama intro and while this isn’t technology news, it’s seriously freaking cool! Not only are the graphics impressive, but it really sparks new life into the Futurama universe, which was hardly lacking in character…
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Ex-Infinity Ward Devs Form VR-Focused ‘Reload Studios’
Infinity Ward is no stranger to their staff breaking off and forming new studios, first we had Respawn Entertainment, now we have Reload Studios. Reload Studios is an LA based developer, formed by James Chung and Taehoon Oh. With a 12-strong team at Reload, the developer is working with a…
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Oculus Swings Ban Hammer After Catching People Selling Pre-Orders, Again.
It was only one week ago that Oculus VR suspended all pre-orders and cancelled all shipments to China after it was discovered the people were reselling their hardware for a profit, or at least ordering the hardware with the intention of reselling it. Now the ban hammer comes out again…
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BAE: Drones Able to Self-Heal Using 3D Printer Technology to Fly By 2040
BAE Systems thinks 3D printing technology will become extremely powerful, and could be able to print small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) technology by 2040. The idea of a 3D-printed UAV able to conduct surveillance or rescue missions is a rather futuristic idea that BAE systems is currently considering. The use…
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