In the worlds of AR , VR, gaming, and spatial computing, Cathy Hackl and Irena Cronin are renowned. I’ve known them for the better part of 15+ years and they are still among my favorite subject matter experts to follow. I’m proud to share that their new book, Spatial Computing: An AI Business Revolution, is now available. I’m also proud to share that I had the privilege of writing the foreword and I get to share it with you here!…
Bullying, Hate, Conspiracies, Fake News, Negatively Impacts User Experiences and Advertising Value
“Social media has made too many of us comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the mouth for it.” – Ice T In real life… Free speech is not free from consequence. Spreading misinformation whether you aim to sow discord or because you actually believe it, is not free from consequence. Exchanging conflict for views, popularity and financial gain is not free from consequence. Inflicting emotional, psychological or emotional pain and aguish on another human being for any…
Is Social Media and Gaming Safe? Why Intelligent Content Moderation is the Next Competitive Advantage
I have two small children who, from time-to-time, get to watch YouTube Kids. Even with all of the filters and safety triggers engaged, there are still ways in which those with sinister intent can introduce dangerous content packaged in seemingly harmless videos. Recently, children all over the world were subjected to their favorite Disney characters behaving poorly and in some cases, dangerously, in what’s now referred to as “Elsagate” on YouTube. In February 2019, kids were also trolled by evildoers…
3D On All Platforms: Is It Worth It?
Guest post by James Stewart, Director at Geneva Film Co The debate surrounding 3D’s viability across all platforms continues to rage. Nay-sayers maintain that 3D is merely a “flash in the pan”… a “fad”… soon to fade into technological obscurity. Yet visionary artists and innovators continue to drive 3D technology deeper into the very fabric of our screen-based culture. For brands, agencies, and content creators, is it worth it? In a word: YES. THE 3D REVOLUTION James Cameron’s Avatar set…
Game on! Surround Sound for Xbox and Play Station
Late at night, when the house is still, the family is sleeping, and nothing is stirring – except for me CRANKING up the volume with a pair of these bad boys! Digital optical out. Dolby Certified 5.1. Eight speakers. Subwoofer. Rumble Effect. Wow. The Audio Xtreme 360 (AX360) connects to the console optical port to deliver optimum,Dolby certified 2.1 and 5.1 digital sound separation. It features eight strategically placed speakers, four in each ear cup. The external 5.1 audio controller…
