Google Cardboard
You might have heard of Google Cardboard, but what exactly is it? Essentially it’s a cardboard box that turns your smartphone into a virtual reality headset. You can purchase them, or make your own with instructions from Google. Many companies, such as the New York Times are creating their own VR content that you can view using this tool. Read more about it from Wired.
Architecture of Radio
Curious as to what all of those wireless signals around you would look like if you could see them? Now there’s an app for that! While it is $2.99 and is only available for iOS (Android is coming in 2016) it provides an interesting look at the world which you normally cannot see. Read more about it from The Verge.
3D Audio Technology
Working with a project called Cities Unlocked Microsoft has developed a type of 3D audio technology that helps the visually impaired navigate through cities. A reporter for the Telegraph tried out the technology first-hand which you can read about here. Though it is still very much in the testing phase it will hopefully allow those who use it in the future a greater sense of independence. You can also lean more about the project from The Next Web.
Spencer the Robot
If you happen to find yourself in Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport in the spring you might come across Spencer a friendly robot developed by the KLM airline to help passengers navigate through the airport so that they don’t miss their flights. You can read more about the robot here.
PI ZERO
The Raspberry Pi Foundation, which recently merged with the group Code Club, has released a $5 computer known as PI ZERO. Interest for making such a low cost device was spurred from the reality that cost can be a barrier for those interested in learning code. The co-founder talks a little bit about the computer in this video and you can read more about it from Tech Cruch.
