The Digital DoorMatt : Random Stuff

The future of multi-touch

digitaldive — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:30:23 GMT

Take a look at this great example of multi-touch. The concept provides some great examples of applications of this new innovation:

Xbox – who needs a controller?

digitaldive — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:09:03 GMT

Just saw a video of ‘Project Natal’, a concept showcased to show how gaming doesn’t need a controller. Well it does, but just you! Very cool!

“This incredible new experience is made possible thanks to the Project Natal Sensor, which combines an RGB camera, depth sensor, multi-array microphone and custom processor running proprietary software all in one device. Existing cameras and controllers only trace movement in 2D, but Project Natal tracks full body movement in 3D and responds to commands, directions… even shifts of emotion in your voice!”

Surface Physics

digitaldive — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:13:55 GMT

Many of you will have heard of Microsoft Surface, our rather cool interactive tabletop, using some very advanced touch technology. Well, I came across an awesome video showing some of the power of Surface. It shows how the laws of physics can be applied, using an application written by a member of UK DPE. Take a look!

Wordle-up

digitaldive — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:15:38 GMT

I came across a funky web-toy today called “Wordle”, which creates word clouds from boring old text. Plug in a bunch of words, or even point the site to your own blog, to create your own cloud. Change the font, colours and styles to suit your cloud, or hit ‘random’ and see what comes out! Here’s mine, based on this blog: