Tag Archives: Virtual Reality

House Hunting in Auckland with the Barfoot and Thompson Real Estate App

It’s been 5 years since I last looked at the Barfoot & Thompson Real Estate App. I did a brief review of it back in 2013. That version was a finalist in the Designers Institute Best Designers Award and they … Continue reading

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Google maps aims to let you walk the North Downs – without leaving your sofa

Some of the most beautiful walks in England and Wales will be appearing on Google Street View from 17 March Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.theguardian.com Imagine where new technology could take this. For example, imagine being in a gym on … Continue reading

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Volvo and Ericsson want to make life a stream in autonomous cars

Volvo’s recently unveiled Concept 26 is its vision for the autonomous car of the future. Its “Relax Mode” would allow occupants to watch video content while the car takes care of driving. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.gizmag.com It’s starting to … Continue reading

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All Blacks take a break from their Rugby World Cup preparations to put schoolchildren through their paces – Wales Online

Conrad Smith, Sonny Bill Williams and Codie Taylor traded passes with pupils in Bridgend Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.walesonline.co.uk Ever wondered what was in the hump at the top of the All Blacks and other rugby players jerseys? The hump … Continue reading

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Future Sport: Football League supports Wycombe over GPS-tracking under shirts – The Guardian

The Football League has supported Wycombe’s decision to fit their players with GPS-tracking devices Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.theguardian.com Get used to it. The accuracy of small GPS devices now means that coaches and trainers will have phenomenal access to … Continue reading

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Daimler’s concept car turns into mobile living room – Financial Express

One day I want you to remember my blog, because you read it here before a car brand did the marketing using my words. “Better than your lounge”. Continue reading

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How Virtual Reality Meets Real Life Learning With Mobile Games

Games played on mobile devices allow teachers to leverage all the information on the internet along with the lived experiences of people in real life. Source: blogs.kqed.org 10 Location Based Games that get students (of all ages and persuasions out … Continue reading

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