Technology is getting cool

Summary


In a story on MSNBC , it tells about a new cutting edge technology for cell phones. Apparently there is a line of products out that allow you to blend search engine information about where your at, based on your gps triangulated position. This technology is referred to as 'Augmented Reality'. It utilizes the camera on your phone, apparently you veiw the layout ahead of you through the camera, and it shows tags of where to find different things, based on what you are looking for. It allows you to set the search criteria, and it shows everything from resturants, bars, movie theaters, and even photos that have been taken in the area where you are at, that has been posted somewhere on the internet. The story paints a picture of society one day soon, all veiwing a virtually enhanced world, by way of the technology being implemented on cell phone right now.


Response


I think that the 'coolness' potential for this technology is off the charts! I have to say that as a child, I always visioned the year twenty ten with flying cars, and trips to space. It has left me somewhat dissapointed. But one thing that actually fulfills my futuristic expectations, is cell phones. They really remind me of the handheld communicators from the old episodes of 'Star Trek'. Combined with the power of the internet, cell phones are the best thing since sliced bread. I can just imagine this 'augmented reality' technology being combined with sun glasses, to veiw a virtually enhanced reality as easy as wearing sunglasses. I still would like to book a flight to mars sometime though. I don't personally have access to this technology at this time, but when my cell phone contract is up, I plan to seek it out. The article says that the iphone 3gs currently has an 'augmented reality' app available, and also some of the phones coming out with the 'android operating system'. I am really excited to see what the cell phone companies will come out with next, I am glad that it is such a competitive market.