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Augmented Reality Tourism

Posted by michael on from the we-have-the-technology dept.

pershino writes "Augmented reality is gaining real world application to take us backwards. The BBC has a story about a European Union-funded project providing tourists with computer-augmented versions of archaeological attractions like Pompeii."

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  1. Character responses ... by isometrick · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Pompeii would be peopled by computer-generated characters"

    How would they respond to you running around saying "YOU'RE ALL GOING TO DIE IN A FIERY DEATH!!!!"

  2. Great by Sipos · · Score: 5, Funny

    so now I can spend my holidays with computers too.