Microsoft's Project Natal

Microsoft's Xbox announced its Project Natal at E3 today. It is the next revolution in gaming and entertainment where no controllers are required. They system uses a camera mounted on your TV to capture full body movement, allowing participants to control and interact with the game using natural movements. They advertise that the only experience you need is life experience. The system also incorporates facial recognition, voice recognition and the ability to scan in your own gear for use in the virtual world. Watch a full video here.

This looks super cool. I can't wait to try it.

Real Human Interface

The always brilliant, Multitouch Barcelona have released a new video project called Hi, A Real Human Interface. It is an amusing reinterpretation of a computer preformed by a guy in a box.

I am once again reminded to say nice things to my computer. (Found through Fubiz)

Interactive Subway Installation

Ginga Interactive in Brazil has been working hard to promote the movie Twilight. One of their advertising approaches has been a series of interactive posters in Sao Paulo subway stations. The posters are touchable, allowing subway passengers to explore the content. They can watch and control clips from the film, browse character profiles and download information to their mobile phones. Watch a video of the interactive posters here.

A History of Microsoft Windows

Wired Magazine recently featured an online article about the History of Microsoft Windows. The article contains a gallery of 12 screenshots from Windows 1.0 to Windows 7... it's kind of like seeing my life flash before my eyes.

Ivan Tihienko's Augmented Reality

Ian Tihienko takes on augmented reality as his Bezalel academy of Arts and Design final project. In his vision, cell phones and computers are replaced by holographic shadows. Interfaces are projected over the ground for activities such as playing games, writing messages to others, or navigating. Watch this demo movie:

(Found through Fuzbiz)