Well, what I was just reading is that it will need special apps... its not clear if thats for the device to function or apps that will take full advantage of it. To make myself clear, will it work with my current apps or will I need a whole new set of apps? If its the latter, I dont see it going far.
This technology is very similar to Leap Motion. If you havent heard of it, check it out (theres a nice youtube video). Coincidentally, it announced it will sell its tech soon.
@Mr.Roques, thanks for sharing this info. Just read that this company has created a system that seems to let you type on thin air and it also has predictive text correction. It would be interesting to know what other products are being developed by this company.
Ubuntu-based browser shell for mobile OS's is really gaining a lot of interest from those looking for inexpensive alternatives to Android, Apple, and BlackBerry smart phone devices.
@nathanwosnack, is this mobile OS already released to the market ? Are there any apps available in market which can be installed on thsi OS ?
I was also actually thrilled when I saw this Pranav Mistry's TED talk more than a couple of years ago. What is commendable about it is, he is releasing it in the open source market. Probably the reason might be that the hardware is very simple enough to manufacture. But, whatever it is, I just hope to see the sixth sense ddevices ASAP.
I like this concept. We can consolidate the number of object we need to use by making them all more multifunctional. We're already seeing this in our phones, tablets and computers. But this is the next step, especially for those of us who like to own less, not more.
Open source initiatives by Firefox, releasing an Ubuntu-based browser shell for mobile OS's is really gaining a lot of interest from those looking for inexpensive alternatives to Android, Apple, and BlackBerry smart phone devices.
I think this whole sixth sense technology will change the future as we know it. It seems like more and more people are adoption tablets, as well as touch screen computers. It seems like it won't be much longer before mouse and keyboards become no longer the norm. It is both sad and exciting. I am just curious as to how many people are willing to give up the control the actual keyboard and mouse have willingly, before they become rare?
This technology is very similar to Leap Motion. If you havent heard of it, check it out (theres a nice youtube video).
Coincidentally, it announced it will sell its tech soon.
When I saw the TedX Talks featuring the Sixth Sense Tech, I immediately pictured Tom Cruise in Minority Report manipulating a virtual database interface. Even that fictional representation required the user wear gloves! Amazing what Sixth Sense is doing at such a reasonable price!
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