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Layar – The Mobile Augmented Reality App For Android and iPhone

by Jay Garrett on October 15, 2009

funda_houseLayar is another Augmented Reality app but, because it allows third-party developers to contribute ‘layers’ to their platform, it stands out from the rest such as Kooaba.

You see – most other AR apps pull their data from search engines, Wikipedia or review-based sites.

Layar’s intuative interface has four clear sections that list layers by name and description and you’re able to sort the layers by popularity, search terms and favourites.

These layers are similar to plug-ins that customise your desktop browser.

The Layar augmented reality browser looks at an environment through the phone’s camera and overlays data on top of points of interest such as restaurants, shops and tourist attractions.

Allowing those 3rd parties also has a downside though in the form of some not-so-polished, glitchy layers.

In November, Layar will be further expanding their platform by incorporating a 3D grid into their layers. Developers will be able to build 3D objects and assign actions such as sounds or clicking on the object for a link.

Check out the vid below or just get it for free if you have an iPhone 3Gs (it needs the compass) by clicking here :)

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Google Launching Flipper – Tossing the Dolphin?

by Jay Garrett on June 19, 2009

flipperGoogle is set to release Flipper into the wild!

I’m trying to avoid all these puns on porpoise but I can’t help it.

Flipper is actually a new feature in Google’s “Labs” section.

If reports are correct, it’s a way of viewing news content in a more magaziney format, helpful for browsing on mobile devices.

Flipper should allow users to browse not only by sections (business, technology, etc) but also by sources.

Perhaps they’re playing it as safe as possible after the newspaper industry got snarly at Google over alleged “theft” of content and traffic.

Whilst sat at my desk, trying to log in just takes me to a blank screen, but look out for it arriving.

Keep trying Flipper

By-the-way. Anyone else craving tuna? :p

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The Tiniest Miniature Power Drill Ever – Tools For Mice

June 19, 2009 Click to read more →
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Take a look at this drill.
It was posted by Flickr user s8 and, from what I can tell, probably can’t help with the general DIY tasks that drills are used for.
But from another standpoint – it’s a very small, cleverly made, drill!!!
I’m just disappointed that S8 didn’t make a tiny holster for it and wear it [...]

Vampire Hunting Kit Sold – Gadgets to Kill Vampyre

November 16, 2008 Click to read more →

This actual case of Vampire killing tools has just been sold at an auction for $14,850.
Guaranteed 100% authentic, this anti-vampire kit from the 19th century is an absolute bargain.
It has pretty much everything that aspiring Van Helsing’s will ever need to trackdown and finally put to rest any pointy-toothed blood sucking type – no matter [...]

A Round of Applause for Stationoli

November 22, 2007 Click to read more →

Looking like a tie-dyed Cylon Raider this is a pretty cool looking desk set in my opinion. It includes pretty much all you’d need. It has a stapler, pencil sharpener, staple remover, sticky note and paperclip holder, calculator, and a digital alarm clock. Each piece includes a magnet that sticks to school lockers, filing cabinets, [...]