Just in time for this year’s [social] holiday shopping
Ever been browser window-shopping and see something you like, but want to save for later or share with someone? A new London startup called Nuji allows you to do just that. Currently a invite-only site, Nuji’s offering is refreshingly clear: Save the products you want, follow others with similar tastes, and get updates from the stores you like. The combination of a ‘wishlist’ gallery for sharing and later purchase combined with the inspiration of following others who like the things you do is an innovative way to go shopping especially this holdiay season. The sign-up process is simple. With an invite you unlock your account and create a username. Then […]
‘Real’ gaming shoots back
The First-Person Shooter (FPS) simulator promises to blow you over with a spacious four by nine meter video dome. The setup comes installed with Battlefield 3 and provides for an omni-directional treadmill perfect for all your movements that are tracked by ten infra-red motion tracking cameras and a sensor on the gun, along with a Kinect hack that maps your jumps and crouches. The highlight of the simulator is 12 paintball markers that ensure that you feel every shot from the game. If the sting of the paintballs isn’t enough, check out the the simulator’s pricetag: £500,000 ($650,000). The stimulator was built for UK television show The Gadget Show, see […]