This is not a toy: Oculus Rift's virtual talents could transform real lives | PCWorld

There’s no doubt about it: Virtual reality has the potential to profoundly alter our lives. So far, though, its reach has rarely extended beyond well-funded institutes and government agencies.
That could soon change, however—thanks in large measure to PC gaming accessories like the Oculus Rift, a gaming-focused VR headset “designed for immersive games” but capable of so, so much more. Mere toys? Ha. These devices could be the keys that unlock the future.

Z Vector Takes Live Kinect Feeds To Create Stunning Video Art | TechCrunch

Artist Julius Tuomisto believes that VJs are the next DJs. Just in the same way that a DJ shepherds music lovers through a thoughtful selection of tracks, video artists can guide audiences through live visualizations that respond to music.
He and his Helsinki-based firm Delicode have created a new software platform, called Z Vector, that can take data from a Kinect or the PrimeSense Carmine to create live video feeds and visualizations that rotate around 3D forms and people captured by the camera. It’s a tool for live performances, not for programming.

Low-cost vibration sensors can make any surface touch sensitive — Tech News and Analysis

Researchers working out of a university in Singapore have shown the system works on wood, aluminum, steel, glass and plastic. They now want to commercialize it.

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CMC 2013: 10 trends in children's entertainment for the next 10 years | Technology | guardian.co.uk

"Eighth: "Learning environments, not just apps" to be adopted by schools and teachers. Apps accompanied by guidelines for teachers about incorporating it into the curriculum, forums for teachers to share their experiences with one another, and video courses helping them get the most out of the technology."