Gaga, Bowie, the Grammys, and the Internet of Augmented Things (windowsitpro.com)

v3rgEz writes: Want to see the future of interoffice communications? Lady Gaga might be a surprising muse, but her tribute to David Bowie last night at the Grammys showcased the increasing sophistication of augmented reality dash - technology that might soon find its way into an office near you. In fact, just a few days ago, JPL opened up a little bit about how they were using the augmented reality, via HoloLens, to build virtual prototypes for engineers to kick around and play test, without having to physically fabricate a thing.

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Snap at the BS?

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First, Gaga's tribute was poorly done. Don't get me wrong, I think she is talented with her own music and her own style. I don't know anyone that could replicate the stage presence of Bowie well, but Gaga has no "calm cool" in her. She is all ego and noise and is known for ego and noise. The only nice thing I can think to say is "She tried?"

Second, what the hell makes anyone believe this will be in their office soon? Motion tracking has been out for 50 years. The only difference here is that it tracked the same surface it was displaying on.. kind of.. because it was off as often as on unless she moved at less than snail pace. Most offices don't have VR now, and every few years we all have to listen to how "everyone has to have it" and "it's the latest new technology". Pffft. Just like IoT, this is someone trying to sell what people don't want or need. Maybe you like your 400 Fitbits and the Apple watch it can be housed in, but I don't give a rats ass myself.

Call me when there is something more "cool" than a dumb ass keyboard with a few basic servo's installed to make it look cool.