Augmented Reality brings business cards to life
July 23, 2009
If I ever decide to create new business cards this is definitely the way I want to do it…
Want more? Check out James Alliban’s talking business card.
Still trying to understand Cloud Computing?
July 16, 2009
There is a lot of information on what cloud computing really means. In fact, run a simple “cloud computing” search on Google and you will easily discover more results than you can possibly read. So, what’s the point? It’s still a very hot topic so why not try and understand what it means and how it impacts us?
Salesforce.com produced a great video that explains cloud computing in laymen terms. Although the video has a bit of a “sales” spin, I think you will get the point of the video… enjoy!
Follow this link to watch the video -> What is Cloud Computing by Salesforce.com…
Atlanta’s first ever iPhone and iPod unconference event
July 15, 2009
In less than three days, I’ll be in mobile-heaven as Atlanta hosts its first-ever iPhone and iPod unconference event. However, don’t be fooled by the conference name. The organizers have planned for two separate ‘tracks’ at the event. The first track will focus heavily on iPhone & iPod devices, while the second track focuses on all other mobiles, Android, Palm Pre, Windows Mobile, etc. According to Jonathan Freeman (conference organizer), there are 300+ registered participants and many more expected to sign-up.
My advice? If you are truly passionate about mobile in general (e.g., iPhones, Androids, Palm Pres, Window Mobiles, Blackberries, design, mobile gaming, coding, mobile media, etc), this event was intended for YOU. The doors will open at 8:00am on Saturday, July 18th but feel free to get there early. I will actually be helping to process many of the incoming attendees so make sure to look me up at the entry point and say hello!
Want a jump start? Grab your mobile, TXT ‘MARLATT‘ to 41411 to get my contact details.
Hope to see you at the event! Oh, and of course, don’t forget to follow @MobileCampATL on Twitter. To register for the FREE unconference event, Click here.
Image source: iPhone Camp Atlanta
Augmented ID, a new mobile app and the ultimate ice-breaker?
July 11, 2009
Augmented Reality (AR) is generating buzz as the “next killer mobile app” and for good reason. Take a look at Layar, Wikitude, IBM’s Seer app, TwittARound, Wildlife Fate Campagin, and the cool AR + 3-D campaigns by Hyperfactory, etc. and you will quickly understand why there’s so much hype around this new technology.
TAT creates Augmented ID
TAT, a Swedish software and design company, recently developed a new concept called Augmented ID. Augmented ID uses facial recognition technology and offers a convenient method for viewing the digital identities of the people around you. This could prove to be an interesting way to “break the ice” and get to know people. Imagine having instant access to information about a conference speaker, trainer, new client, co-worker, or a person you just met at a Starbucks. Regardless of how it is used, the possibilities are quite exciting. However, at the moment, Augmented ID is not yet ready for prime-time. For now, see below for a brief video intro…
Want more AR videos from TAT? Check out their showroom for a peek at other cool apps.
Augmented Reality (AR) coming to an iPhone near you?
July 7, 2009
Acrossair, the makers of the TVGuide.co.uk iPhone app recently built Nearest Tube, one of the first augmented reality apps to go live in the iPhone AppStore. Nearest Tube offers similar augmented reality (AR) “coolness” previously featured by Layar. While it doesn’t seek to address topics such as mobile recruiting or job-searching on the go, it does serve a simple (yet important) function by helping Londoners locate their nearest subway via their iPhone. Nearest Tube is only available to Apple iPhone 3GS users and will be made availble as soon as Apple approves the app.
Expect more AR apps for mobile devices in the future. For now, check out the video below…
