I'm only going to speak in animated gifs in this thread. ;)

Marcus · 2011-08-25T17:14:59.000Z

Orangist · 2011-08-25T18:21:32.000Z

Bandersnatch:

For me it’s “POP!”

I see “SPOP!” but OK, sure.

Sammich · 2011-08-25T18:26:19.000Z

This kid’s got the right idea:

Nellie · 2011-08-25T19:06:43.000Z

Jag:

Dog puckered starfish. Do Not want.

TranquilityBase:

2 for 2. If there’s ever a new tech that you wonder is worth putting a few quid into just ask me, if I say “there is no way anyone sensible would find a use for this” put everything you have into it. sheesh.

Harkonis · 2011-08-25T21:11:10.000Z

there are tons of uses for virtual reality augmentation though, that just isn’t showing one of the more practical ones.

Zylon · 2011-08-25T22:07:32.000Z

There is no such thing as “virtual reality augmentation”. There’s virtual reality (100% simulated), and augmented reality (reality + CGI).

Jason_Townsend · 2011-08-25T23:18:34.000Z

Zylon:

There is no such thing as “virtual reality augmentation”. There’s virtual reality (100% simulated), and augmented reality (reality + CGI).

I’d object to “augmented reality” on grounds of absurd grandiosity. Virtually augmented reality maybe? Or something far less melodramatic like “mixed VR overlay” or something.

dermot · 2011-08-25T23:58:27.000Z

Creole Ned:

Er, isn’t that some kind of spoiler, albeit one edited for ‘humorous content’?

Yes, because of all of the possible outcomes of the Harry Potter series of books of films, the death of Voldemort at the hands of Harry Potter is the one that people are least likely to figure out. Like, the first time they read that Voldemort is the big bad.

ChristienMurawski · 2011-08-26T00:07:00.000Z

-xtien

Harkonis · 2011-08-26T04:35:51.000Z

Zylon:

There is no such thing as “virtual reality augmentation”. There’s virtual reality (100% simulated), and augmented reality (reality + CGI).

I would disagree. What I see is virtual reality being augmented on top of reality. augmented reality sounds much more like what happens when you eat too many shrooms.

Miramon · 2011-08-26T07:42:52.000Z

Harkonis:

I would disagree. What I see is virtual reality being augmented on top of reality. augmented reality sounds much more like what happens when you eat too many shrooms.

You can use the standard industry terminology, or you can make it up yourself.

In the world of VR and AR, making it up yourself doesn’t destroy your credibility as much as you might think, because 99% of the applications are still crap in both areas.

Rasputin · 2011-08-26T08:22:47.000Z

Blips:

I can’t help but imagine he’s yelling “BAM” when shooting that gun.

“Blaminamus!” or perhaps, “Bangarang!”

WarrenM · 2011-08-26T08:24:53.000Z

I’m guessing it’s, “BOOM!” but you miss the “HEAD SHOT!” because it cuts to Voldemort.

Dean · 2011-08-26T08:38:35.000Z

Zylon · 2011-08-26T09:04:15.000Z

Jason Townsend:

I’d object to “augmented reality” on grounds of absurd grandiosity. Virtually augmented reality maybe? Or something far less melodramatic like “mixed VR overlay” or something.

You can object all you like, but it’s become the accepted term for this sort of thing.

hong · 2011-08-26T09:09:13.000Z

Zylon:

There is no such thing as “virtual reality augmentation”. There’s virtual reality (100% simulated), and augmented reality (reality + CGI).

Virtual reality augmentation == taking drugs in Second Life

MatthewF · 2011-08-26T10:38:59.000Z

That’s a lot of Pinkie Pie.

Saxman_72 · 2011-08-26T11:08:10.000Z

MatthewF:

That’s a lot of Pinkie Pie.

You can never have too much Pinkie Pie.

Jasper_Phillips · 2011-08-26T11:20:43.000Z

Blips:

I can’t help but imagine he’s yelling “BAM” when shooting that gun.

Alright, someone spoil me – what the hell is he originally saying in that clip?

sinnick · 2011-08-26T11:26:01.000Z