Augmented Reality (AR) interactive shop window of Ray Ban
How easily and interactively people experience glasses of Ray Ban!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2onjpEOQm64]
Augmented reality application. You can try glasses digitaly on a shop window! If you like it you can upload it to facebook as well (via YouTube by amadeatechnologies )
1. Convert bookmarklet to Chrome extension
Convert bookmarklet to Chrome extension helps you convert a bookmarklet to an extension for Chrome by simple drag and drop and was created by Peter Legierski when he found that the existing methods of converting bookmarklets to extensions did not yield the desired result. If you frequently use a lot of bookmarklets then you might consider going this route and reduce some bookmarklet clutter on your Chrome toolbar.
Features: http://sandbox.self.li/bookmarklet-to-extension/
2. Quix
Quix is an extensible bookmarklet, that allows you to easily access all your bookmarks and bookmarklets, across all your browsers, while maintaining them in only one spot. All you have to do is remember the shortcut for the bookmarklet, so, basically, it’s like a command line for your browser! (http://www.quixapp.com/)
Quix comes with an enormous amount of powerful commands built in: check out the video below, or the first steps guide, after that, check out how to integrate it with your browser, and all the commands that are available by default. (http://www.quixapp.com/)
3. Bookmarklet Combiner
Bookmarklet Combiner is a free to use web service that requires no signup or registration of any kind. The site combines your bookmarklets as subentries in a main menu (just like your bookmarks menu). When you right click on your current bookmarklets and enter its properties, you can read its JavaScript code. You need to copy this code and paste it in the space provided on the website of Bookmarklet Combiner.
4. Bookmarklet Search
Marklets is a bookmarklet search engine where you can find different kinds of browser bookmarklets that make your online work easier. On the homepage of the site, you’ll find various bookmarklets categorized under highest rated, newest, featured and top tags. There’s also a search bar where you could type a specific query and see if there’s a corresponding bookmarklet available.
AR that virtual can experience might be happy for an educational teaching material for children using the technology of AR. The teaching material that can be learnt as though it were a game is suitable for the game generation.
The concept of augmented reality has begun to appear in both computer and mobile apps. The 2011 Horizon Report by New Media Consortium and EDUCASE recently defined this technology nicely, claiming “Augmented reality refers to the layering of information over a view or representation of the normal world, offering users the ability to access place-based information in ways that are compellingly intuitive.” While this technology is exciting in many arenas, it has particular application in the field of education.
Download and Read "2011 Horizon Report" : http://www.slideshare.net/iglassbox/2011-horizon-report-by-nmc
PBS Kids has been an early adopter of augmented reality. On November 14, 2011 PBS Kids announced the launch of its first educational augmented reality app for iPhone and iPod Touch. The press release explained, “Lunch Rush opens a new world of learning by teaching kids ages six to eight math skills, like addition and subtraction, while blending the virtual and real world into a truly engaging experience.”
Augmented reality brings a significant potential to supplement information delivered via computers, mobile devices, video and even the printed book.”
The launch of such an app presents a number of exciting opportunities to the field of education. According to the aforementioned 2011 Horizon Report, “Augmented reality brings a significant potential to supplement information delivered via computers, mobile devices, video and even the printed book.”The Lunch Rush app realizes some of this potential in a fun world inhabited by Ruff Ruffman, the star of the hit PBS Kids show “Fetch!”The Lunch Rush app realizes some of this potential in a fun world inhabited by Ruff Ruffman, the star of the hit PBS Kids show “Fetch!”
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rINrk5CsW8]
Coming up on World Tech Update this week Intel announces new Core processors, Apple continues to beat Android, Nintendo misses targets on 3DS sales, Google Drive debuts, augmented reality apps help kids learn, two rowers plan to cross the Atlantic with a little help from technology and an MIT robot weaves a web.
PBS Kids AR: http://video.pbs.org/video/2165675189
PBS Kids is not alone in recognizing the educational potential of this technology. For instance, technology journalist Audrey Watters maintains the site Hack Education, which features links to some compelling augmented reality apps. One app named LookBackMaps uses a mobile’s GPS to link to historic photos of the user’s geolocation so they can see what the area looked like in the past.
Augmented reality is a development about to burst onto the main stream of computing. Its uses in practical applications are limited only by the imaginations of clever developers. Continued development such as that accomplished by PBS Kids bodes well for the expansion of augmented reality in higher education and learning in the coming years.
Visualizing Geology with Augmented Reality (AR)
This is the concept for using augmented reality and tablet computers to visualize data for geologists. Made for a course called Experts in Teamwork, the VR-village, at Norwegian University of Science and Technology , spring 2012 by YouTube tjaland
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWrDaYP5w58]
These are recent AR (Augmented Reality) Cases I have looked up, including AR Books, education instances, advertising, etc.
1. AR Comic Books
Augmented Reality 3D Experience inspired by comic book "La Douce", designed and produced by Dassault Systemes. Courtesy of François Schuiten and Casterman.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiHLs18UVp8]
2. AR Solar System 2.0
This Solar System images on the ground are imagetargets to track the planets in augmented reality on android and ios devices (using the qualcomm vuforia extension).
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J1sLE8Ux1Y]
3. AR Game for finding virtual cookies
In the city center of Amsterdam, people were playing games using their iPhones among the shopping pedestrians. All this to hunt for virtual chocolates. The winners of this life intruding game won a trip to New York City. The game was made as a promotion for a new Magnum ice cream. As we were invited to check things out, we give you a glimpse of all the chocolate hunting people in the shopping streets (Negen Straatjes) in Amsterdam.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYQmnRXWWnE]
4. AR Hand Tracking
Augmented reality hand tracking developed by Peristva.Tracks hand instead of markers.This app works only for desktop windows based.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5Jqvp91knE]
The Future of Augmented Reality by futurevTechnology
There might be a possibility of becoming it like this enough though it might be a previous by-and-by a little more.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5bu9JwhtTE]
If you are interested in learning more about how augmented reality and digital marketing can help your organisation or campaign you should review our free series of augmented reality guides. These guides are focus on the techniques and practicalities associated with the technology and will give you an insight on how augmented reality can be used effectively.
This video is via YouTube by FuturevTechnology.
WorkFlowy is a simple task management service, which can make you less stressed and more productive. Watch this 24 second video to see how it works.
WorkFlowy works in an intuitive outline format. It works just like I would have it function if I was writing a list of things to do in a notebook. Click "+" to add an item and use the tab key to indent an item. To set a due date for yourself just type a hashtag like #today or #tomorrow to prioritize your tasks. When you complete a task just click on it and strike it out.
WorkFlowy has a series of tutorial videos to help you discover all of the little tricks it offers, but even if you don't watch them you can use WorkFlowy efficiently. The video below shows the fundamental of WorkFlowy in 24 seconds.
The beauty of WorkFlowy is this: it lets you break things down into ever smaller pieces. This makes it perfect for organizing complex projects, brainstorming and a lot more. Try breaking down some of your projects, and you'll start to see the potential.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxG9iJmWtM4]
Audacity, the venerable and much loved open source audio editor, has a 2.0 release today in versions for OS X, Windows and GNU/Linux.
Audacity is great for recording live audio, converting analog sources into digital recordings or CDs, and changing the speed or pitch of a recording. For many podcasters, Audacity is the go-to tool for recording and editing. You can edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, WAV or AIFF sound files.
Here are new features of Audacity 2.0:
This posting is about 5 Easy Ways to Download YouTube Videos. If you are someone who uses the internet on a regular basis, then there is a strong possibility that watching YouTube is a part of your daily web routine. While in most cases it is fine to stream YouTube videos in your browser, there are cases where downloading them is a more viable option.
1. KeepVid
Certainly one of the best websites when it comes to downloading YouTube videos and this can be attributed to its simplicity. You will have to paste the YouTube link and it will automatically detect it and grab all the contents that are associated with the link. It will then display a couple of links that will download the video based on its quality (3GP, FLV, MP4, MP3 etc.). KeepVid also works with other streaming websites like 5min, blip.tv, Break, Clipfish.de, Clipser, CollegeHumor, Current, Dailymotion, eHow, Facebook and many more.
2. SaveYouTube
This website is quite similar to KeepVid because it is also quite hassle-free to use. You will simply need to paste the YouTube link and click on Download. You will then be presented with download links with file formats. Simply click on the format that you want or select "Save As" to start downloading. What's neat about SaveYouTube is that it allows you loop any video that you want which certainly comes in handy when playing your favorite song on YouTube. You can also simply write save in front of the YouTube URL so you do not have to copy and paste the URL.
3. KeepTube
KeepTube is yet another website that is quite a breeze to use. Much like the websites that were provided previously, using KeepTube is as simple as pasting the YouTube URL into the bar and clicking the download button. Following that, you will then be presented with the files which you can download in a variety of format such as 3GP, FLV, MP4, WebM and MP3 along with the link to the original YouTube video. You can also toggle the Non-Java option for those who doesn't have Java installed.
4. SaveVid
SaveVid is a great site that contains plenty of features. Aside from the standard functionality of being able to download YouTube videos quite easily, you may also share the link as Direct, HTML and BB-Code. Upon pasting the link, you will be given several links in many different formats, including HD versions of the video. Apart from that, you can also access videos that have been recently downloaded by other users. The website supports other streaming sites like Dailymotion, Metacafe, Break, Veoh, MySpace, Blip.tv, WeGame, 5min, Game Trailers, LiveVideo.com, FaceBook, Vimeo, Funny Or Die and eHow.
5. Zamzar
Zamzar is not just your standard YouTube video downloader because it also functions as a file conversion website. Instead of providing the links instantly, Zamzar will ask for your email address where the download link will be sent. This is a great option for those who wants to download their YouTube video in a certain format, as this saves you the trouble of converting the file yourself. We've tested this site and it works rather well.
I have posted a couple of postings about free webpage creating Web 2.0 tools with the easy of use and great conveniences. And today I want to share some more Web 2.0 services that let you create your own webpages for free of charge with easiness and convenience.
These are previous postings I made about "Free Website Creating Web 2.0 Applications".
Creating Webpages with Flash and HTML5 at WIX: http://bit.ly/IGNTiy
Creating Webpages easily, quickly, and smartly with "PageOrama": http://bit.ly/IGNZH8
Weebly was one of the first website building tools that I played around with when I got started on my technology integration journey. It's a very intuitive and feature rich platform for creating a free website. For those reasons, it's always on my list of recommendations to teachers who want to build a classroom website.
Webs is another service that I have first-hand experience with in a school setting because a couple of my colleagues have used it for their classes. Webs has all of the characteristics that you would expect to find in a free website platform.
Yola is the tool that I used a few years ago to build websites for my department at school. Yola offers a great selection of templates and customizations. After setting up the basics of the site, my department handed it off to a student assistant who did a great job of updating it throughout the year.
If you already have a Google Account, Google Sites is already available to you. Just select it from the menu of services that you're not using. Google offers a wide variety of templates that you can use and customize on your site.
School Rack offers a free service for teachers to build and host their own classroom websites. Unlike other free website solutions that are targeted toward a general audience, School Rack has features designed specifically for teachers.
Web Node is a simple way to build a website. The easy to use, drag and drop, interface makes it easy to change the look and feel of your website.
Smore is a service for quickly creating great-looking webpages. Smore markets itself as a service for creating online flyers, but it's a little bit more than that. To me "flyer" implies that you're creating a single-use PDF and posting it online.
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Check This is a service for quickly building and publishing webpages. Check This falls somewhere between having nothing on the web and a blog. Check This isn't designed to replace your favorite blog or website creation platform, rather it is designed to fill the niche for people who desire to publish a simple announcement page.
DownThemAll (or just dTa) is a powerful yet easy-to-use Mozilla Firefox extension that adds new advanced download capabilities to your browser.
DownThemAll lets you download all the links or images contained in a webpage and much more: you can refine your downloads by fully customizable criteria to get only what you really want.
DownThemAll is all you can desire from a download manager: it features an advanced accelerator that increases speed up to 400%, it allows you to pause and resume downloads at any time and, last but not least, it's fully integrated into your favorite browser!
Features
1. Firefox Integration
You can easily access DownThemAll from the context menu, by right-clicking on any webpage, from ‘tools menu’, or simply by adding our cute handy icons to your toolbar.
2. A Single Click Download
The dTa ‘Select links’ window lists every single link, image or embed object contained in a webpage. This is a dream if you need to download a large amount of files in just a few seconds: simply select the files you need and you’ll be ready to start.
3. Easy Filtering
Selecting the files you want to download can be even faster, once you’ve set your personal inclusive filters. In this case you’ll just have to select the filter you want to apply, and all the files matching your criteria will be automatically downloaded.
4. Auto Renaming
All files downloaded by dTa can be easily auto-renamed according to your personal needs. There are plenty of tags you can use to build destination filenames and directories, including: date and time of download, website URL, link description and many more!
5. Download Speed Up to 400%
DownThemAll features a smart download technique called ‘multipart download’. It splits files into multiple sections, which are downloaded simultaneously. This maximized use of bandwidth increases average download speed up to 400%.
6. Pause and Resume Downloading
DownThemAll can pause and restart downloads at any time, without losing data.
