Recent works by Don Norman, one of my personal heroes, in the area of Computer User Interface.

Recent works by Don Norman, one of my personal heroes, in the area of Computer User Interface.

As part of the Nielsen Norman Group, this former Apple Fellow continues to produce articles and videos that make you think, about making machines that make us smarter.

https://www.nngroup.com/articles/author/don-norman/

We may be well past the Turing Test point, where computers can emulate human speech and writing.

We may be well past the Turing Test point, where computers can emulate human speech and writing.

The latest software from OpenAI, nonprofit AI research company, will not be released due to concerns on how it could be misused.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/18/tech/dangerous-ai-text-generator/index.html

Yesterday Microsoft announced details of the anticipated HoloLens 2.

Yesterday Microsoft announced details of the anticipated HoloLens 2.

Different CPU Chip that improves startup time, improved power consumption for longer batter life and improved field of vision for better immersion. Oh, and more comfortable!

https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-announces-hololens-2-with-a-snapdragon-850-and-a-larger-field-of-view

Direct Link to Youtube video: https://youtu.be/eqFqtAJMtYE

What is the future of VR? We talked about that at our “What is the future of VR/AR/MR?” discussion at MagFest 2019.

What is the future of VR? We talked about that at our “What is the future of VR/AR/MR?” discussion at MagFest 2019.

One of the two panels I moderated, it was a lively discussion with experts on Virtual Reality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih4xJatEphQ

From the MagFest program: “We have talked about the past and explored the present, so what will be the future of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality? Will our dreams be fulfilled, or will the future go beyond our imaginations. Our visionaries will lead the group discussion, with audience participation, of what we should expect in the near and distant future.”

Virtual Reality Oasis provides detailed information of what we know about the upcoming Oculus Quest VR

Virtual Reality Oasis provides detailed information of what we know about the upcoming Oculus Quest VR

This new standalone Virtual Reality headset has everyone excited. Much of this is guess work, but it is a good briefing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCuy47JbmGs&feature=share

The 2nd edition of the 360 Video Handbook by Michael Wohl has been released.

The 2nd edition of the 360 Video Handbook by Michael Wohl has been released.

The step-by-step guide to creating video for VR now includes new hardware/software included the latest standalone HMDs.

https://www.360videohandbook.com

John Nelson’s talk on Building your first VR game for Oculus Go has been posted to YouTube.

John Nelson’s talk on Building your first VR game for Oculus Go has been posted to YouTube.

His presentation, part of the Virtual Reality track of MagFest 2019, was well received.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_TQPT04mEU&t=560s

From the MagFest program: “John will walk you step by step through the design, build and deployment process for creating a Virtual Reality game for Oculus Go headset in Unity 3D.”