Augmented Reality is a pretty hot topic currently, but it seems to me that the Japanese in particular have really embraced the concept of mixing the real world with computer-generated imagery and data. One case in point is the Crimsonfox project [JP], an “Alternative Reality” scavenger hunt game event that took place over the weekend in Tokyo, Japan.
The main idea here was to use a tailor-made augmented reality app on the iPhone (which is only available in the Japanese App Store) in a mass-player game in the real world, namely the central district of Shibuya.
And over 200 players showed ...
Our last roundup included the best designed apps of the year 2009. Well 2010 is almost finishing its first quarter, and we already have a few apps showcasing some amazing work. Time to dig in…
Here, File File!
A way to remotely access all your files on all your Macs, Here File brings in wood finish, dark textures, and vibrant icons, designed by Adam Wulf, also its developer. The icon however has been made by Sebastiaan de With, the story of which has been told here. Quoting from Brandon’s review:
You set up a server on your Mac that runs in the menu ...
One of the biggest barriers to entry for people who want to develop their own iPhone apps is the requirement to actually know how to program in Objective C. Runtime Revolution (AKA RunRev) has been developing and marketing a HyperCard-like development environment since 1997. To quote the company's site, "Rev uses plain-English words and phrases for most of its operations, eliminating the obscure symbols and complicated structures required of other programming languages. Rev is easy to learn and use, requires 90% less code, and can deliver a 10-fold increase in productivity over traditional languages."
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