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Add More Reality to Your Summer
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Posted On :
Sep-03-2010
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This article is about new gadgets that can bring some fun to reality. Do you like using the newest apps and gadgets? Read about how they can make golfing easier or give you something to look forward to like Free Cone Day at Ben and Jerry's.
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In case your world needs a little added reality you should check out one of these augmented reality apps which are good examples of where this growing category is going. Here’s a sample of some fun summer apps with augmented reality.
Golfing Meets Augmented Reality: Golfscape GPS Rangefinder ($19.99)
This brand new app from Shotzoom takes advantage of the new iPhone 4 features and brings augmented reality to your golf game. You point your iPhone at one of the 35,000 courses around the world and the app will provide overlays of hazards, distance to the green and other useful data that could help improve your game. Be forewarned, you might need to bring a power pack to recharge your iPhone’s battery.
Ben & Jerry Will Augment Your Reality: Moo Vision (Part of Scoop of Happiness)
Not only does this app provide a countdown to Free Cone Day along with a Scoop Shop Finder but the new Moo Vision feature provides lots of information about the pint of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream you’re pointing your iPhone at. It’s also getting attention from the advertising industry as the first app with “natural feature tracking” allowing more interaction consumers.
Coming Soon: Keepie Uppies App
Now that the World Cup is over and you have a new interest in soccer, here’s an AR app that uses your camera and your own feet to keep a virtual soccer ball in the air. It looks kind of cool but how well it works remains to be seen.
Toozla (Android – Beta)
If you’re summer vacation takes you to Moscow this year or any of the other city this app supports you might want to check out Toozla. It provides audio narration about things you’re pointing your phone at.
Retrevo Can Augment Your Gadget World
Don’t forget to point your smartphone at Retrevo where you’ll find reviews and manuals for all the latest gear and gadgets including digital cameras, laptops, HDTV and more.
Retrevo helps electronics shoppers decide what to buy, when to buy, and where to buy it.
Retrevo.com is one of the largest consumer electronics review and shopping sites in the world, helping people decide what to buy, when to buy, and where to buy. Retrevo uses artificial intelligence to analyze and graphically summarize more than 50 million real-time data points from across the web to give shoppers the most comprehensive, unbiased, up-to-date product information they need to make smart, confident purchasing decisions for electronics.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Add More Reality to Your Summer_31679.aspx
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Author Resource :
Andrew Eisner, Retrevo's director of community and content and resident hard core gadget enthusiast. Eisner comes to Retrevo from the world of computer journalism. To find more information, see Magellan GPS and GPS.
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Keywords :
gps, iphone, gadget, toozla, golfscape, app,
Category :
Product Reviews
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Consumer Electronics
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