Augmented Reality (AR) is an increasingly popular technology which allows virtual objects to be overlaid on images that we see via mobile devices. Now a lifestyle magazine has decided to include a supplement for its August 20 edition that has been enhanced by AR. The AR technology was built in partnership with Metaio, the developer of the AR browser Junaio. An example of the AR in action is available on the cover page of the magazine. The page shows a TV personality with a palm covering her face, but when you point your iPhone camera over the magazine cover with the AR software, it will show her smiling at the camera. Check out a video of AR in action on this magazine after the jump.
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Nuance’s Vocalizer text-to-speech technology will spring into action in tandem with the Blio eReader Software when it rolls out next month. As for Blio, it will be the first eReader to preserve the image-rich format of books and magazines, ranging from their layout, typesetting, images, color and graphics, without compromising on support for extensive media formats such as video, graphics and web links. The use of Nuance Vocalizer will enable Blio readers to listen to e-content via a natural, lifelike voice. Depending on which way you swing, you’re able to choose from either “Samantha” or “Tom”. Currently, Nuance Vocalizer supports over 30 languages and has been optimized for integration with a wide variety of platforms. Parents who find it tiring to read to their little ones at the end of a long day at work might want to invest in a Blio, letting Nuance’s Vocalizer do the job when it comes to reading aloud bedtime stories. [Press Release]
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The infamous Pokemon battle has been seen in video games, tv shows, magazines, and more worldwide, but did you know that actress Veronica Taylor (April O’Neil from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie) voices Ash Ketchum in the US animated series…
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Amazon.co.uk has started to ship its recently announced Kindle to folks living in the UK, and in the process have also opened the UK Kindle Store. This means £149 will net you the 3G model, while for £30 less, the Wi-Fi-only model can be yours. When it comes to digital tomes, they range anywhere from £3 to £11, which is pretty different when compared to the US model. The UK Kindle Store will come with a wide range of titles to suit your reading habit, with the staple New Releases and Bestsellers thrown in for good measure. Not only that, you will be able to enjoy from more than 170 top UK and international newspapers and magazines over at the UK Kindle store. All subscriptions will be delivered sans wires automatically to your Kindle, and you can always kick off your digital reading habit on the right foot with a free 14-day trial.
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