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Is This the Holodeck?

Posted by samzenpus on from the touch-the-stars dept.

WillCodeForRaisins writes "CNET News is reporting that Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is planning to create "virtual reality" High-Definition 3-D TV which will allow you to smell and even touch objects in the 3-D space. This national research project is meant to be part of a larger vision under which Japan aims to promote "universal communication," a concept whereby information is shared smoothly and intelligently regardless of location or language. Imagine watching a football game on a TV that not only shows the players in three dimensions but also lets you experience the smells of the stadium and maybe even pat a goal scorer on the back. How are they planning to do this? Ummm... looks like wait and see."

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  1. Porno by lahuard · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I bet this revolutionize the porn industry. Think of the possibilities.

  2. Let me be the 1st to say by Mr.+Cancelled · · Score: 0, Redundant

    That this thing just screams of...
    (to the tune of M. Pythons Spam)

    Porn, Porn, Porn, Porn
    Porn, Porn, Porn, Porn
    Horny Porn, Wonderful Porn...

  3. WHoa!!! by ShoobieRat · · Score: 0, Redundant

    IT'S 3d-sex time baby!!! Load up the babes!!!

  4. Of course, only one man can answer this one for us by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Redundant

    CleverNickName, what say you?

  5. touching? by BLAG-blast · · Score: 0, Redundant
    3-D TV which will allow you to smell and even touch objects in the 3-D space.

    But can they touch you? :-)

    "Agh, ooooooh, don't stick it there! Turn it off! Turn it off! No wait, second thoughts leave it on a bit longer..."

    --
    M0571y H@rml355.