What’s Good? Tune Into Our Weekly Quick 5 Monk Report

Our Weekly Quick 5 Monk Report is curated by our very own “futurist in development” (aka creative strategist) Edwin R.
We know you’re busy and important, so we wanted to find a quick and easy way to share what’s good on the web. So go on, begin your week with us!
- Google Expeditions. Earlier this year, Google rolled out this VR education app to the public. All you need is a Cardboard or Daydream headset and an Android phone to visit the Taj Mahal, the Colosseum and behind the scenes of Alexander Hamilton’s life.
Think of it as 2017’s answer to the Magic School bus:
2. ARkit Find Your Friend. We’ve all been there, stuck in the middle of a packed concert trying to find a friend. Luckily this proof of concept from neonapp show us how different our life will be once ARKit becomes mainstream. Albeit, it’s also a little bit creepy.
3. Prince Purple Pantone*
The new purple hue, called Love Symbol #2, in honor of Prince’ signature color was recently released.
(*)Try saying it three times in a row
4. VR Insight’s Prototype Determines Users’ Emotions
Seven companies that came together to develop a virtual reality platform in March have announced the launch of a VR prototype called ‘VR on air test’ (VR OAT) as the platform’s first service.
It aims to scientifically understand how the human mind works while people watch television commercials by monitoring and interpreting their vital reactions, responses, and behavior. Matrix-vibes anyone?
5. World’s First Multi-User Hologram Table

Developed by Euclideon Holographics, Hologram Table can display digital models of cities or buildings as miniatures. Users still need to use small glasses though. But hey, we’re getting closer to playing dejarik.
And to roundup, each week we’ll be finishing with a mystery music link? Why? From the horse’s mouth “no need to explain; it’s mysterious!” Enjoy.

