Virtual/Augmented Reality

The word “metaverse” gets thrown around a lot these days. You hear it in interviews, on podcasts, and at conferences. But what is the metaverse, and why is it so hyped? The metaverse is not a "universe" like the one we live in. Instead, it’s really more of a concept used to describe the next generation of online experiences—ones that blend the physical and digital worlds. And it’s a concept that is continuing to gain momentum. So, what is it, can you really experience it, an

Do you remember the movie Minority Report? Do you remember the days when airline travel was actually fun? Do you want to experience lots of things without the danger of going broke? Then you’ll love Microsoft Mesh. All those things are coming together. Microsoft just demoed some revolutionary new tools enabling holograms and virtual reality to be used in real life and work. Bad puns and tongue-in-cheek opinions on serious topics are what I am addicted to as well. I love techn

By Chris Mahon Last night, Outer Places sat in on a panel on augmented reality at Microsoft's Times Square HQ to learn where the industry is going, what it's all about, and when we'll be able to move virtual computer screens around in the air like Tom Cruise in Minority Report . The event was organized by Disruptive Technologists , a group focused on bringing together some of the smartest people in the tech world to talk about new ideas and what to expect for the future. W

Disruptive Technologists Event: The Augmented Reality Experience will be held on January 30th, 2017, at Microsoft in Times Square. The Featured speaker will be the developer of the HoloLens , a see-through display worn over your eyes. Unlike Oculus Rift and VR Devices , the eye-piece component of HoloLens is transparent and the headset requires neither PC nor smartphone. Click here to RSVP -- http://www.meetup.com/Disruptive-Technologists-in-NYC/events/234424250/ Augmen

Lynn Rogoff, MFA, is the Founder of AMERIKIDS USA Green Kids Media and associate professor of Communications in the College of Arts and Sciences at New York Institute of Technology talks about the augmented reality experience. She has been at the forefront of the art, technology, communications, and business communities with ground-breaking film, television, and multimedia production on American history, social causes, and culture. Also read " What Is She Thinking? Quick