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Daily Tech: Create 3D Text Holograms With an App

GeekSugar — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:00:18 PDT

App helps you create your own 3D text holograms in long-exposure pics - Oh Gizmo!
Tony Curtis is buried with his iPhone - Switched
Skype now available on Android phones - Lifehacker
Hot apps you need now - MSN Glo
An ode to the Double Rainbow meme - Urlesque
Death Star sound system comes with 62 channels - Gizmodo

New Cantina in Vegas Features Holographic Dancers

GeekSugar — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:00:28 PDT

Hold on to your frijoles, there's a new bar in Las Vegas that isn't just offering tequila on tap, but some digital entertainment as well. Called Lolita's Cantina, this bar serves up food and liqueur, an in-house DJ to spin tunes while you grub, along with go-go dancers - real and holographic - to keep the party going. That's right - holographic dancers.

The holograms, which were created using the same technology utilized by The Gorrillaz during their 2006 Grammy performance, are made up of state of the art polymers and high definition video (and apparently look amazingly lifelike). The holograms are controlled by the DJ from his booth above the cantina, and are positioned to be the centerpiece of the club at all times of day.

I'm actually taking a trip to Vegas next month - you know I'll be stopping in to see this!

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Last Night's CNN Hologram Technology: Freaky and Amazing

GeekSugar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:35:09 PST

During last night's election coverage, I found myself bouncing around from high-def channel to high-def channel, seeing what ABC, CNN, Fox, and MSNBC had to offer. I already knew that CNN correspondent John King would be showcasing election news from the high-tech Multi-Touch Collaboration Wall, but I had no idea CNN would take their techiness to the next level.

Were you as shocked as I was when they showed correspondent Jessica Yellin in "hollographic 3D form?" Turns out this impressive technology was made possible by Vizrt and SportVu with the help of 44 HD cameras and 20 computers. The A+ geekiness award definitely went to CNN last night!

Did you happen to see it in action? What would you think if they used "virtual" correspondents regularly?

How Stacy Keibler Gets Red-Carpet Ready

Fitness Magazine — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:37:17 PST

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar!

Awards season is in full swing, and we can't help but wonder how these celebs manage to look so good. And what's a girl without access to expensive Hollywood trainers and stylists to do? We caught up with actress, model, and former wrestler Stacy Keibler (who looked stunning on the arm of boyfriend George Clooney at the SAG Awards!) to learn about the new game she uses at home to keep her svelte figure looking fabulous for the red carpet.

First of all, you look great! How often do you work out each week?

I always try to fit in some type of activity every day, but just like everyone else's schedules, some days are busier than others. I'm a big believer in being active no matter what, so even if I only have a few minutes to squeeze some moves in, it's better than nothing.

What are your go-to moves for those busy days?

I love lunges, especially because you don't need any equipment to do them. So no matter where you are, you have those to fall back on.

Keep reading more about Stacy's relationship to home workouts and George.

15 Lessons Learned From Strong Heroines

TresSugar — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST

Today two powerful leading ladies make a bang on the big screen as Kate Beckinsale returns as badass vampire Selene in Underworld: Awakening and real-life powerhouse MMA fighter Gina Carano stars in Haywire. And these heroines join the ranks of some of the most kickass female characters to grace the pages of comic books and shine on the silver screen.

But each of these strong women is more than just a pretty face. With supernatural strength and street smarts, these strong characters represent female empowerment and the ability for a woman to be in charge of her own fate. Whether you're like Wonder Woman flying solo or you've got a solid group behind you like Jem & The Holograms, each of these heroines with an action-packed history has given us lessons to incorporate in our everyday lives. Now get ready to show your own demons who's boss!

Daily Tech: Jem Toys Were the Hit of the '80s

Kelly Schwarze — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:41:49 PDT

10 awesomely outrageous Jem toys - MTVGeek
The secret life of plants - Cracked
NASA to send a satellite to orbit the sun - SlashGear
Prepare for the Raving Rabbids TV series - GeekTyrant
A 30,000-piece Lego Death Star diorama - io9
The iPhone 4S is now available for pre-order - Apple

Daily Tech: Spooky Lego Houses Are the New Haunted House

GeekSugar — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:27:18 PDT

Amazing and spooky Victorian house models built entirely with Legos - GeekTyrant
10 things you didn't know about Star Trek: The Next Generation - io9
Instructional signs that really should exist in movies - Cracked
Extraordinary photos of astronauts being rather ordinary - Dvice
The voice behind the music for Jem and the Holograms speaks - MTVGeek
250,000 Kindle Fire units sold in just five days - SlashGear