How we interact with the world and computers has changed throughout the years. Our civilization has evolved into a society that is deeply connected to virtual data and communication. Phones, personal computers, and the internet has allowed each one of us to become a new type of human. We spend more time utilizing technology in our daily lives. Social media, networking, and entertainment have made their space in a virtual world. As our technology evolves, we are beginning to explore a new type of world. Virtual reality is not a new technology. We have used it for entertainment and in…
Mixed reality: A new world
Mixed reality throughout the years has evolved quickly alongside many of our other technologies of today, but it still retained the essence of what it began as. Much like the telephone evolving into mobile and virtual communication, mixed reality evolved from a virtual and augmented reality technology. Where does it go from here? Is this the final iteration of this type of technology or is this just the beginning of a new type of world? A stepping stone to a world where the virtual world and the real world have no separation. …
Impacts and opportunity of Mixed Reality
As technological advancements in mixed reality progress, more and more doors seem to open in many different aspects of humanity. Microsoft and other companies seem to have opened the door for different industries and consumers alike. Education and professional lives are seeing a change in how the old is adapting to the new generation of technology. ‘
Educational establishments are focusing more on the effects and advantages of mixed reality can bring to students and teachers. Over the past few years, with the advancement of networking and communication, more and more students have the…
Where Mixed Began:
When Microsoft first devised the idea of a new type of augmented reality device in 2015, the initial purpose was to give the world a new futuristic device that would bring the virtual world into the real world. As they developed this new device, their plans would shift as technology advanced. After two years of development, Microsoft gave the world the next iteration of the virtual world. Mixed reality was official introduced to the masses (Danton). The HoloLens wowed the world with its new take on blending the virtual world into the real world. Different industries and…
How did we get here…Tracing the History:
Communication technology has changed drastically since the first words traveled long distances. Millions of individuals today are more connected to each other then they have ever been. Cell phones, computers, even wearable jewelry can be used to communicate digitally with people and things from across the earth and beyond. With all the innovations that have been made so far, where do we go from here? What if we can communicate with others in a new and exciting way? What if we can step into a room with someone across the globe instantly, all…
