Technabob » second life http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Weird Science Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Ifeel_Im! Lets Your Computer Give You Hugs http://technabob.com/blog/2010/04/13/ifeel-im-haptic-hugs/ http://technabob.com/blog/2010/04/13/ifeel-im-haptic-hugs/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:47:20 +0000 Range http://technabob.com/blog/?p=31392 Unless you’re some kind of otaku that’s stuck in his apartment for the whole day, you’ve probably got someone who can give you a hug. If you can’t find somebody to hug, let a stranger on the vast Internet give you one.

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iFeel_IM! just another way of interacting with people online, although I find it a bit creepy. The HaptiHeart provides a realistic heartbeat and the HaptiHug hugging mechanism will turn your frowns upside down with its gentle squeeze.

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Here’s a video of iFeel_IM in action:

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Ah, look at all the lonely people.

[CNET via DVice]

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I’m not sure I want to think about my PC during meals but I know there are folks out there who would like to seamlessly integrate computer references into every single aspect of their lives (not to mention, their Second Lives) so I’m guessing that’s the target market. You can buy them from Gifts for Engineers, so if you haven’t found the perfect gift for the dorky Dad or grad in your life, now’s the perfect time to fork over $10.95 and get these on the table!

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2008/06/11/dork-up-your-dinner-with-pc-salt-and-pepper-shakers/feed/ 1 Export to World: Virtual Objects Get Real http://technabob.com/blog/2008/01/12/export-to-world-virtual-objects-get-real/ http://technabob.com/blog/2008/01/12/export-to-world-virtual-objects-get-real/#comments Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:21:17 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2008/01/12/export-to-world-virtual-objects-get-real/ Second Life…, and transforms them into real-world]]> There’s nothing quite like a delicious virtual donut and a hot cup of paper coffee before parking it in front of the fake TV to get my day going.

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This off-the-wall creative project takes items seen in the 3D virtual world of Second Life, and transforms them into real-world (paper) objects.

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Export to World is a concept created by Linda Kostowski and Sascha Pohflepp which converts the oddly-textured 3D computer objects and turns them into papercraft models which can be assembled with scissors and glue.

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There’s a complete gallery of models they’ve converted so far over on Flickr. PDFs of the paper cutouts are available here. They also offer some tips and tricks for exporting your own paper models.

[via MAKE]

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2008/01/12/export-to-world-virtual-objects-get-real/feed/ 3 Fancy Watches Get the Virtual Treatment http://technabob.com/blog/2007/09/03/fancy-watches-get-the-virtual-treatment/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/09/03/fancy-watches-get-the-virtual-treatment/#comments Mon, 03 Sep 2007 22:42:01 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/09/03/fancy-watches-get-the-virtual-treatment/ I’ll start out by telling you that I’ve never been a dweller of the Second Life universe, but then again, I’m too busy living three or four lives in the real world. But for those of you who do take up residence in the insanely popular virtual world, you’ll soon have a way to give your avatar a little more style and class.

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Luxury Swiss watch maker Hublot has revealed to our friends over at WatchLuxus that they’ll be setting up an impressive virtual shop on Second Life a little later this month. You’ll be able to immerse yourself in the upscale environs of the Hublot Island store, complete with elegant contemporary interior design, fancy landscaping, bars to hang out in and even a place to dock your imaginary yacht.

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You’ll be able to peruse the collection of Hublot’s elegant high-tech and traditional watches and let your avatar accessorize with them. The Hublot virtual store will open its doors on September 12th. I’m not sure how many virtual bucks their timepieces will cost, but given the fancy digs, I’m sure that you’ll have to save up a few Lindens. But your virtual friends will certainly be impressed.

[via WatchLuxus]

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Model makers Fabjectory are offering a service which will take your Mii avatar and output a real-life miniature figurine. Simply upload a picture of your Mii, and they’ll create either a 3-inch figure ($50) or a 5-inch figure ($100). Each model is made from thousands of layers of color-infused plaster using their Z-Corp digital prototyping equipment.

If you’re not a Nintendo Wii fan, Fabjectory can also generate 3D models from your Second Life avatar or from a SketchUp model.

[via Dave Curry via Make]

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