Happy New Year once again!
In this episode, Michael, Andy and Michael all get together for the first episode of the year. Starting off with a Wired UK article on becoming “metaverse ready”, the co-hosts have an intriguing discussion on the savings and speed that comes from rendering 3D objects. This reminds Andy about Webspaces, a new kind of website that uses HTML to create 3D worlds in addition to 2D pages.
CES 2023 was in full swing the previous week in Las Vegas, and there was a surge of articles about the various and sundry innovations announced at this year’s event. First up, Diver-X’s #ContactGlove with IRL haptic feedback for objects you hold in-world. Then, a detailed report from MacRumors about the Apple mixed reality headset. From the automotive world, an announcement from Mercedes-Benz building 10,000 electric vehicle charging points throughout Europe, North America and China. BMW showcased i Vision Dee to bring augmented reality to the entire windshield, and also e-ink exterior displays allowing for changing the vehicle’s appearance. The cohosts marveled at the 16 inch foldable Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold. Samsung announced an AI powered oven with a camera to allow users to livestream their cooks while they are in progress. Michael R remembers the June Oven which also has a camera.
Be sure to check out the links below for more details on each of these innovations! Bonus for 2023: Michael R did not go to CES, so no CES sickness for him this year!
The cohosts wrap things up with a cool (very cool) story from LEGO enthusiast Brickcrafts who built a LEGO snow plow train, and tested it with some very fluffy snow.
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Selected Article Links
Wired article: It’s Not Too Early To Become Metaverse-Ready
This is the home of Webspaces, a new kind of website that uses HTML to create 3D worlds in addition to 2D pages.
Webspaces are made up of static HTML files.
https://webspaces.space/introduction.htmlcool, but no VRML 🙂
Games at Work e104 — CES, Sales and Sentient with links to Michael R’s CES 2015 blog posts
Engadget article: Driver-X’s gloves are a cheaper way to get hands on in the metaverse
Wikipedia article: Racer X
MacRumors article: Apple’s AR/VR Headset Said to Feature Digital Crown, Waist-Mounted Battery Pack, and More
Reuters article: Mercedes to launch vehicle-charging network, starting in North America
Ars Technica article: BMW is developing a full-screen head-up display for 2025’s Neue Klasse
My favorite #CES2023 device in the “I would actually use that category.”
— Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV) January 5, 2023
Well done @Lenovo pic.twitter.com/H3tJFjial8
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold
Mashable article: CES 2023: Samsung’s new AI oven will let you livestream your bakes
IKEA Hacking – IVAR/SKADIS Hook #3DPrinting
The Drive article: This Little Lego Snow Plow Train Actually Works
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Such a fun episode, Michael & Andy! Loved your discussion on Life by You.