Linked by Nicholas Blachford on Thu 19th Feb 2004 20:06 UTC
No, I'm not going all "New Age" on you, this time I'm looking at how computers are going to get a 3rd dimension and how this will change the way we interact with them. The previous parts of this series have been based on extrapolations or previous history. This time I'm looking further forward, when technologies currently in long term development become available and open up a whole new realm of possibilities.
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Neural interfaces allowing direct interaction with computers at the level of abstract thought will replace any need for an "interface", and are likely to render a 3D environment obsolete before it can really become useful.
Anonymous (IP: ---.CS.UCLA.EDU)
What's the point of making a hologram? You still only have two eyes. Put on some goggles!
Augmented reality will be the future. Why even have a monitor that sits there on your desk for you to look at, when you can have a lightweight pair of glasses with a wireless connection?
We're already in the process of creating 3D displays which are physically the same shape as a standard LCD. Goggles are obtrusive, they either need wires or a rechargable power source, the latter of which means that you'll have to interrupt what you're doing to swap batteries/recharge. It also means that you're all consumed with what's being presented, you can't say... mess around with your guitar while watching something on one or more monitors, etc.
I'd certainly prefer a 3D LCD-like display to goggles any day.
Headsets are the primary resaon why VR failed.