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The World’s First Tablet Projector Promises A 30m Display
A built-in projector isn’t quite at the top of anyone’s wish list for tablet improvements. But that didn’t stop Promate from putting one into its new LumiTab and declaring it the world’s first tablet projector. The average consumer might not be interested yet, but corporate honchos who live and die by PowerPoint presentations are surely smiling from ear-to-ear now.
Microsoft’s Crazy IllumiRoom: More Details About A Real-Life Holodeck
Not too long ago, Microsoft introduced its grand, pie-in-the-sky plans to maybe, someday turn your entire wall into an extension of your TV screen. Now, Microsoft Research has dropped some new details about how it all would work, and it’s shaping up to be pretty awesome.
Turn Your Pool Table Into A Psychedelic Aquarium With Kinect-Powered Projection Effects
Pool is a fun game, but with just some coloured balls on a plain green field, the spectacle is a little lacking. We’ve already seen how some clever projection can turn anyone into a pool shark, but now OpenPool is taking it a step further by turning pool into a psychedelic rave of a game.
Anyone Can Be A Pool Shark When This Projector Calls The Shots
Pool is simple if you know your geometry. And physics. And have good hand-eye coordination. And while none of those seem that hard on their own, they can be a little tough to put together. But with a little help from tech, it becomes as easy as just keeping your eyes open.
You’ve Never Seen So Many Stars Squeezed Into One Tiny Room
As digital displays are becoming more common, good old-fashioned projectors are getting rarer. That includes the hulking beasts that are planetarium projectors, those often massive, rotating behemoths that spout out views of the entire sky.
