Tech Tuesdays: "Intelligent Headset aims to immerse users in augmented reality of sound and space"

Article:http://www.gizmag.com/intelligent-headset-augmented-reality-gps-3d-audio/29028/

The Intelligent headset is GPS-enabled with 3D audio and a numerous amount of apps. The hardware of this device allows it create an augmented reality of both sound and space. The compass, gyroscope and accelerometer in the headset track the users movement and in which direction they are seeing.

The headset can especially aid the blind by augmenting their senses. The Intelligent headset made a debut at the DHL Relay Race in Copenhagen. Blind runners often need the presence of a guide runner to help them throughout the race. However, in the DHL Relay race many of the runners with visual impairments were wearing the Intelligent Headset which fed them 3D audio cues about the proximity of other runners.

Games can also be played using the headset. The user can navigate through the game based on the sound cues provided. This will indicate in which direction the player must move. Furthermore, the player can shoot or perform any action by pressing the button on the headset.

Tech Tuesdays: "Nova flash aims to help iPhone photographers with more natural lighting"

Article: http://www.gizmag.com/nova-flash/29000/

Joe Walnes and Alex Lukashevich are raising funds for a new product called Nova. It's a portable flash that wirelessly syncs to an iPhone. Unlike the built-in flash on the iPhone, Nova provides the look of natural lighting. It does not wash out the subject of the photo or create hard shadows.

Nova is synced to the iPhone through Bluetooth. As a result, it has an approximate range of 20 feet. As far as size is concerned, the portable flash is small enough to fit in a wallet. The dimensions of the flash are similar to that of a credit card. The only difference is that the flash is thicker. 

Nova provides three light settings. Soft is the dimmest setting, and it is followed by the warm and brilliant settings. In addition, Nova features a custom mode which allows the user to blend all three of the settings. Furthermore, the portable flash is designed with 40 points of lights diffused behind a white panel. This prevents the blinding effect that flash often has. 

Anyone interested in purchasing a flash for themselves can do so by pledging a minimum of $54 on Kickstarter. The money pledged will be used to further improve the product before its shipping date in February.