#augmented technology

[eye-of-sara]

Explaining wip and demonstrating AR in Madrid during the PIP public presentation at Intermediae Matadero curated by the Institute for Postnatural Studies

[nexustechinternational]

Unveiling the Future: Exploring the Best AR Glasses at Nexus Tech International

The world of Augmented Reality (AR) is rapidly evolving, blurring the lines between the physical and digital realms. At Nexus Tech International, we're at the forefront of this exciting technology, offering a diverse selection of the best AR glasses to empower individuals and businesses alike.

Unveiling Possibilities:

Before diving into specific models, let's explore the variety of applications AR glasses offer:

Enhanced Productivity: Imagine having vital information overlaid on your field of vision, improving efficiency in tasks like engineering, maintenance, and even surgery.

Immersive Entertainment: Witness the transformation of your living room into a virtual playground or lose yourself in interactive games with unparalleled depth.

Revolutionized Communication: Imagine collaborating with colleagues in a virtual space or having real-time language translations appear seamlessly before your eyes.

Nexus Tech's Top Picks:

Now, let's delve into some of the top AR glasses available at Nexus Tech:

For the Business Professional:

Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2: This robust and versatile option seamlessly integrates with existing workflows, boosting productivity and collaboration.

Vuzix Blade Upgraded: Offering a wider field of view and improved processing power, these glasses are ideal for hands-free information access and remote assistance.

For the Entertainment Enthusiast:

Rokid Max: Experience stunning visuals and a comfortable design perfect for gaming, watching movies, and exploring virtual worlds.

Ray-Ban Stories: Merging iconic style with subtle AR features, these glasses allow you to capture photos and videos hands-free, adding a unique layer to your social experiences.

Beyond the Product:

At Nexus Tech, we understand the importance of personalized guidance. Our team of experts is dedicated to helping you find the perfect AR glasses that suit your specific needs and budget. We offer comprehensive consultations, ensuring you make an informed decision that unlocks the full potential of AR technology.

Join the AR Revolution:

The future is augmented, and Nexus Tech International is here to guide you on your journey. Visit us today to explore the latest AR glasses and discover how they can transform the way you work, play, and connect.

[turtley-ausome]

Finaly got screwdriver and help and got the new pink frame case on my Accent AAC device yay its so prety!

[orionnocap]

VARIANT 2.0 for my etsy shop ORIONSGEAR - Etsy

[savagechickens]

Original.

And more drinking.

[omegaphilosophia]

The Relationship Between Cyberpunk and Posthumanism

Cyberpunk and posthumanism are two interconnected paradigms that explore the implications of advanced technology on human identity, society, and the future. Both address themes of human augmentation, the blurring of boundaries between human and machine, and the socio-political ramifications of technological advancements. Here's an exploration of their relationship:

1. Technological Augmentation and the Human Body

Cyberpunk: Cyberpunk narratives frequently depict a world where humans enhance their bodies with cybernetic implants and other technological modifications. This genre questions what it means to be human when our physical form is increasingly defined by technology.

Posthumanism: Posthumanism critically examines how technological enhancements can transform human identity and capabilities. It challenges traditional notions of the human body and mind, proposing that technology can fundamentally alter human existence.

2. Identity and Consciousness

Cyberpunk: Characters in cyberpunk often grapple with their sense of identity, especially when their consciousness can be uploaded, transferred, or altered by technology. These stories explore the fluidity of identity in a technologically advanced world.

Posthumanism: Posthumanist theory delves into the philosophical implications of such scenarios, questioning the nature of consciousness and identity. It posits that identity is not fixed but can be reshaped by technological and biological changes.

3. Socio-Political Implications

Cyberpunk: Cyberpunk worlds are typically characterized by vast socio-economic divides, corporate dominance, and a dystopian society where technology exacerbates inequality. This genre highlights the dark side of technological progress and its impact on society.

Posthumanism: Posthumanism engages with these socio-political issues, critiquing the power dynamics and ethical considerations that arise with advanced technology. It explores how technology can both empower and oppress, depending on its use and distribution.

4. Blurring of Boundaries

Cyberpunk: A key theme in cyberpunk is the dissolution of boundaries between human and machine, reality and virtuality. Characters often exist in hybrid states, part human and part machine, challenging the clear-cut distinction between the two.

Posthumanism: Posthumanism philosophically supports this blurring of boundaries, suggesting that the human experience is inherently intertwined with technology. It advocates for a more integrated understanding of humanity that includes our technological extensions.

5. Ethical and Existential Questions

Cyberpunk: Cyberpunk narratives frequently raise ethical and existential questions about the implications of living in a world dominated by technology. Issues such as privacy, autonomy, and the essence of humanity are central to the genre.

Posthumanism: Posthumanism provides a theoretical framework to address these questions, proposing that we rethink ethical norms and existential meanings in light of our evolving technological landscape. It emphasizes the need for ethical considerations in technological development.

The relationship between cyberpunk and posthumanism is deeply intertwined, with cyberpunk providing a narrative exploration of themes that posthumanism examines philosophically. Both explore the transformative impact of technology on humanity, identity, and society, highlighting the potential and pitfalls of a technologically enhanced future. By engaging with both cyberpunk and posthumanist thought, we can gain a deeper understanding of the ethical, existential, and socio-political implications of our technological advancements.

[science70]

Luigi Colani Vought/VFW Augmented Eaglet concept, c. 1981.

Correction: Thanks to the Luigi Colani Design Museum for helping to identify the aircraft in the photo.

[probablyasocialecologist]

Through time, we’ve seen a progressive narrowing of how we experience entertainment: from the collective cinema experience, to the family viewing of the television, to the even narrower audience of the streaming service and various video apps, and now the expectation is that we’ll strap a set of screens directly onto our faces to ensure we can’t share an experience with another person. The development is a worrying one, and illustrates how disconnected tech executives are from real life.

The leaders of the tech industry are not only separated by much of the public because their wealth, experience of the world, and exclusive lifestyles, but also seem to have stunted social lives, or at least a lack of insight into the social nature of regular humans. They think an ideal way of living is one where as much as possible is mediated through digital technology because they have a specific interest in the tools that made them rich and powerful, and continuing a process that put them in that position in the first place. And while people have been open to going along with their visions, it’s pretty clear there’s a growing frustration and even dissatisfaction with the world they’ve created. Doubling down on it seems like a bad idea.

[...]

Given that the Vision Pro will retail for $3499 and won’t launch until 2024, with an initial rollout limited to the United States, I think we have a unique ability to ensure this project fails. We’ve already seen how ridicule can take the hype out of a tech bubble, most recently with crypto and the metaverse, but a decade ago the same thing happened with Google’s attempt to make its Glass smart glasses happen. Instead, its users were termed “Glassholes” and the product was scaled back and sold as a niche enterprise tool.

[mindblowingscience]

Researchers in the emerging field of spatial computing have developed a prototype augmented reality headset that uses holographic imaging to overlay full-color, 3D moving images on the lenses of what would appear to be an ordinary pair of glasses. Unlike the bulky headsets of present-day augmented reality systems, the new approach delivers a visually satisfying 3D viewing experience in a compact, comfortable, and attractive form factor suitable for all-day wear. “Our headset appears to the outside world just like an everyday pair of glasses, but what the wearer sees through the lenses is an enriched world overlaid with vibrant, full-color 3D computed imagery,” said Gordon Wetzstein, an associate professor of electrical engineering and an expert in the fast-emerging field of spatial computing. Wetzstein and a team of engineers introduce their device in a new paper in the journal Nature.

Continue Reading.

[s3znl-gr3znl]

Its actually really funny when you think about how ACs will function perfectly with no drawbacks or hiccups until you hit zeroAP at which point they spontaneously combust.

Like theres no consequence for damage taken (aside from repair costs) like moving slower or being less accurate. You just explode.

[kingme1002]

This is what's coming next after AGI:

1. Artificial Superintelligence (ASI)

ASI would surpass human intelligence in virtually all domains, including creativity, decision-making, and problem-solving.

This stage might lead to unprecedented innovations in science, medicine, technology, and more.

Ethical concerns, control mechanisms, and alignment with human values become critical at this level.

2. AI-Augmented Human Intelligence

Integrating AI with human biology through brain-computer interfaces (e.g., Neuralink).

Potential to enhance human cognitive capabilities, memory, and sensory perception.

3. AI in Governance and Ethics

Developing frameworks for AI's role in society, including legal systems, decision-making, and ensuring equitable benefits.

Addressing existential risks and preventing misuse of advanced AI.

4. Exploration and Expansion

Utilizing advanced AI for space exploration, colonization, and solving global challenges like climate change or resource scarcity.

AI might assist in creating self-sustaining ecosystems for interstellar travel and habitation.

5. New Philosophical Paradigms

Addressing the implications of coexistence with entities far more intelligent than humans.

Questions about consciousness, rights for AI, and the definition of life might arise.

[aurosoulart]

HEY GUYS I NEED YOUR HELP!!

ok so first off WE GOT INTO THE FINALIST ROUND FOR AWE'S FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE CHALLENGE!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

we're in the running to win $100,000 to help us make digital objects into a realty for everyone. this is a huge deal. I am in a daze writing this and literally cannot articulate how major this is

we need people to watch our announcement video on Twitter multiple times to help more people see it! the twitter algorithm boosts things based on watch time, so just opening the link and letting the video run a couple times will be a HUGE help 🙏

VIDEO LINK IS HERE

Figmin XR will never have a subscription based cost model, and ALL of the things shown above are FREE to download within the app right now.

when this technology becomes as ubiquitous as smartphones (and it WILL, possibly even sooner than we think), this is the future we want people to be able to look forward to... and the first step of getting to that future is proving that it's one people actually want.

[autoacafiles]

[shinnith]

The first AR laptop was just released.... to think it went from those weird ass 3DS cards to this is fucking wild????

Im fuckING LOSING IT RIGHT NOW. Everyone??? Meet fucking Spacetop??

You thought your 3DS AR Kirby cards were peak shit?? Think again.

Here's the link to the promo but if you want to hear my excited ass rant, it's below the cut lol:

Spacetop: Own Your Space (youtube)

Seeing how CNET talked about it, and actually seeing the promo made me realize this isn't some wish shit- this is actually happening. As someone who grew up obsessed with sci-fi, my heart is absolutely pounding.

No, this isn't Virtual Reality. It's Augmented Reality (AR). Meaning, despite having glasses on like a headset, your seeing the software literally floating in your living room/bathroom/local @dennys . This is totally in the starter stages, (remember when VR began popping off and it was... yeah) so don't expect it to be some perfect Star Trek shit, but it functions as intended.

Unlike VR, I am getting the impression this AR Laptop is more spatially aware and doesn't make you break your neck to look to the left. I could literally go on for years on this new technology but I'm gonna leave it here- or I'll never stop lol.

[orionnocap]

V1.0 and V1.1 showing the swappable magnetic customization for the CyberHelmet