Laser Command relies on laser pointer for control
Eliji Hayashi came up with a Laser Command game as his project for a class at Carnegie Mellon University. Why Laser Command? The reply is pretty obvious, since it uses a laser pointer as its primary gaming controller. An 8×8 LED matrix will operate as the display, where it will rapidly switch among producing light [...]
Suma Mouse Concept Supports 3D
As 3D is becoming increasingly popular, companies are continuously trying to compose 3D navigation easier, which is by no means a simple task. Now the folks by at Cambridge Consultants have come up with the Suma mouse concept, an interesting concept on how we might control a 3D environment. With the mouse, you’re able to [...]
Game Boy gets sound synthesis control
What happens when you have a whole load of talent and too much day on your hands? Gijs was in such a situation, and decided to rip open his old school Game Boy and throw in some added parts to supply better sound synthesis control. A Little Sound Dj (LSDj) will see action here, and [...]
PadRacer game rocks, Apple buys Siri, next iPhone to use LG Innotek camera
I am really digging the way some iPad games are using the iPhone as controllers. The latest such game is called PadRacer and each player uses the iPhone to control the car on the iPad screen. Apple has acquired Siri, the company behind the personal assistant app for the iPhone. Terms of the purchase are [...]
Hulu Forced To Abandon UK Expansion Plans?
Word is going around that Hulu might have to abandon its UK launch for the moment. Apparently advertising talks with ITV have broken down considering the broadcaster wants to focus on growing its own service – ITV Player. With that in mind, it isn’t too keen to syndicate out its subject matter to a third [...]