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Orbotix pits Sphero as advanced 3D controller, details upcoming Augmented Reality Engine (hands-on) Jun 10th 2012, 22:22 During the wind down of E3, we were able to spend a few fleeting moments with the folks from Orbotix to talk about its latest batch of upcoming software for Sphero. If you're unfamiliar with the gizmo, it's essentially a Bluetooth-enabled robotic ball that can be controlled using your Android or iOS device. While Sphero is certainly a unique toy, we grew bored of it quickly -- it ended up best serving us as spendy dog toy during our review. The toy does have constant app development in its favor however, and the company insists that it will continue to offer free apps that open up the roller's capabilities. Head past the break where we'll detail two new advancements on the platform: augmented reality and advanced 3D control support. Gallery: Sphero Exile and Augmented Reality Engine (hands-on) Continue reading Orbotix pits Sphero as advanced 3D controller, details upcoming Augmented Reality Engine (hands-on) Orbotix pits Sphero as advanced 3D controller, details upcoming Augmented Reality Engine (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 10 Jun 2012 18:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Switched On: E3, Screen Two Jun 10th 2012, 21:44 Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology. More Info Switched On: When gadgets talk in their sleep PSP gets its own homebrew online gaming network, outweighs Sony's own efforts (video) Microsoft's SmartGlass gets official Particularly since the rise of laptops and their ability to be used in the living room near a TV, consumers have been engaged with multiple screens simultaneously. In those early days, many of which occurred before the consumer-friendly Web, people were even more likely to tend to tasks unrelated to what was on the tube (which, back then, actually was a tube). As standards such as WiFi, DLNA and automatic content recognition develop, though, the use of second screens have the potential to form tighter links with what's happening on TV. At the recent Electronic Entertainment Expo, the three major home console companies all showed off their approach to bringing home video games and other content further beyond a single display. Continue reading Switched On: E3, Screen Two Switched On: E3, Screen Two originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 10 Jun 2012 17:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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