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entertainment7 hours ago•3 min saved

Ozzy Osbourne lives on as AI avatar, stirring mixed reactions

Ozzy Osbourne will be recreated as a life-sized AI-powered avatar through a partnership with Hyperreal and Proto Hologram, enabling conversations and appearances on interactive touchscreens worldwide. The family says the project uses authenticated material and is a living, tasteful performance, but fans have criticized it as disrespectful. Jack Osbourne says the effort will be high-tech and “tasteful,” with initial displays planned in the US and UK later this year.

via The Guardian|

#ai #entertainment #holograms

technology4 months ago•10 min saved

AI Takes the Reins at Retail: Holograms, Smart Ads, and the Data-Driven Storefront

At NRF 2026 in New York, retailers showcased AI-powered tools—from holographic brand ambassadors to AI-driven discounts and shopper analytics—arguing that AI will touch every step of shopping. Google unveiled the Universal Commerce Protocol to let AI agents interface with retailers, while experiences ranged from high-tech demos to Equapack’s tactile packaging, highlighting a tension between hype and tangible customer experience. Privacy concerns loom as in-store data collection and tracking become more pervasive, even as some brands push back with more human-centered packaging.

via The Verge|

#ai #holograms #in-store-tracking

technology9 months ago•3 min saved

Advances in Metasurfaces and OLEDs Bring Holograms Closer to Everyday Use

Researchers from the University of St Andrews have developed a new method combining holographic metasurfaces and organic LEDs to create more compact, cheaper, and easier-to-apply holograms, potentially enabling holographic displays in smartphones and other everyday devices.

via Phys.org|

#display-technology #holograms #light-manipulation

science9 months ago•5 min saved

AI Breakthrough Enables Creation of the Smallest Quantum Arrays and Cat Videos

Researchers have developed an AI-enabled method to assemble large, defect-free arrays of thousands of atoms using holograms and optical tweezers, enabling rapid, scalable, and precise atomic arrangements for quantum computing and simulations.

via Phys.org|

#ai #atom-arrays #defect-free

science-and-technology9 months ago•12 min saved

Science Fiction's Accurate Predictions and Real-Life Inventions

Science fiction has inspired numerous real-world inventions, from holograms and tablets to self-driving cars and the metaverse, demonstrating how imaginative stories often serve as blueprints for technological innovation.

via bgr.com|

#holograms #inventions #metaverse

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Stanford Unveils AI-Powered AR Glasses with Realistic Holograms"

Researchers at Princeton University have developed a new device small enough to fit in regular eyeglasses that significantly improves the field of view and image quality of holograms. This innovation, which involves a second optical element working with spatial light modulators, could lead to more realistic holograms and wider applications in VR and AR, making the technology lighter and more practical for everyday use.

via Livescience.com|

#augmented-reality #display-technology #holograms

video-games2 years ago•0 min saved

"SOLID VISION EXPERIMENT: A New Frontier in Gaming"

Fans express hope for real-life implementation of duel disk and gazer technology, suggesting tutorial functions for beginners and envisioning dueling in the Olympics, while also expressing a wish for Konami to develop hard light hologram technology for actual dueling stadiums.

via YGOrganization|

#duel-disk #gazer #holograms

musicentertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

KISS Bids Farewell to Live Tours, Embraces Digital Avatars

After concluding their "The End of the Road" farewell tour, rock band KISS plans to continue performing through digital avatars created in partnership with Industrial Light & Magic and Pophouse Entertainment Group. The band's holographic avatars made their debut during the final show, floating above the audience and performing a robotic rendition of a song. KISS aims to stay "forever young and forever iconic" with this technology, which has already proven successful for other artists like Abba. The band's history of capitalizing on merchandise and unique products makes this move unsurprising, and it reflects a growing trend of aging rock stars utilizing holograms for future performances.

via Gizmodo|

#digital-avatars #farewell-tour #holograms

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

Revolutionary Hologram Technology Transcends 2D Images

Researchers have developed a deep-learning method that simplifies the creation of holograms, allowing 3D images to be generated directly from 2D photos captured with standard cameras. This technique outperforms current high-end graphics processing units in speed and doesn't require expensive equipment like RGB-D cameras, making it cost-effective. The approach involves three deep neural networks that transform a 2D color image into data that can be used to display a 3D scene or object as a hologram. This breakthrough has potential applications in high-fidelity 3D displays and in-vehicle holographic systems, revolutionizing holographic technology.

via SciTechDaily|

#3d-imaging #deep-learning #holograms

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Revolutionizing Circuses: German Show Dazzles Audiences with Holographic Animals"

Germany's Roncalli circus has replaced live animals with holograms in its shows due to concerns over animal welfare. The circus removed live animals from its program in 2018 and turned to 3-D imagery to preserve the magic of animals for children. Using high-resolution images projected onto a fine-mesh netting, the holograms create a visual illusion that captivates audiences. The absence of live animals has become a draw in itself, with spectators appreciating the circus's commitment to animal welfare.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#animal-welfare #circus #entertainment

finance2 years ago•0 min saved

Japan to release new banknotes in 2024 after 20-year gap.

Japan is set to issue new banknotes as early as July 2024, featuring the faces of Eiichi Shibusawa, Umeko Tsuda, and Shibasaburo Kitasato on the 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, and 1,000 yen bills, respectively. The new banknotes will also include holograms to prevent forgery and adopt images of Tokyo Station, wisteria, and a work on Mt. Fuji by ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai on their backs.

via Japan Today|

#banknotes #currency #finance

music2 years ago•6 min saved

AI brings back John Lennon's voice for new Beatles song.

With the announcement of The Beatles' "final" record and the rise of AI music, holograms, and "raves beyond the grave," the music industry is grappling with the moral dilemma of bringing singers back from the dead. While some artists and fans are excited about the possibilities, others feel uneasy about the potential exploitation of deceased singers. The most sensitively treated posthumous releases tend to be nurtured by those who genuinely knew and loved the artists. Ultimately, the success of posthumous releases will depend on whether they sound emotionally engaging and authentic or fake and contrived to listeners.

via BBC|

#ai-music #holograms #music