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"Virtual Bridge" Between London, Vienna Et Al.

Posted by Hemos on from the build-it-and-they-will...conference dept.

dr.matrix writes "Read in Heise (German) how Tholos Systems wants to create a huge outdoor 360 degree video conference between all european capitals, starting with London and Vienna." Pretty impressive technology, but the purpose is still a bit unclear.

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  1. Yes, but... by dphoenix · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Yes, but can they watch "Friends" on it?

  2. this is great! by ActionAL · · Score: 2, Redundant

    just use your imagination.. you can be in paris and be near the gateway cylinder and see people in london and wave to them and they can wave back. it's just a form of friendly communication. sure it doesn't make a ton of money, but it will be *fun*

  3. This means nothing to me. by floydigus · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Ah! Vienna.

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