Squidder's E-Shirt Displays Hologram of Your Last Twitter Post
Marissa Brassfield — March 3, 2009 — Tech
The code geniuses over at Squidder have created what is officially the coolest e-shirt I've ever seen--one that uses augmented reality to display a hologram of the wearer's last Twitter post.
Um, that's sick. In a good way. There's a video demo above so you can see what I mean. Essentially, the Squidder augmented reality tee shirt blends our online communication with real life. It's like virtual reality, only reversed.
Implications - Consumers are becoming more integrated with the Internet more than ever before. Products that feature an aspect of social media are appealing to those who desire ways to stay on the cutting edge of society.
Um, that's sick. In a good way. There's a video demo above so you can see what I mean. Essentially, the Squidder augmented reality tee shirt blends our online communication with real life. It's like virtual reality, only reversed.
Implications - Consumers are becoming more integrated with the Internet more than ever before. Products that feature an aspect of social media are appealing to those who desire ways to stay on the cutting edge of society.
Trend Themes
1. Augmented Reality Fashion - The integration of augmented reality technology into fashion products opens up new possibilities for blending digital and physical experiences.
2. Social Media Wearables - Wearables that display social media content in real-time enable users to showcase their online presence in the physical world.
3. Internet-integrated Clothing - Clothing items that connect to the internet and display digital content are gaining popularity as a way to merge the virtual and physical realms.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore the use of augmented reality technology to create innovative and interactive clothing designs.
2. Technology - The technology industry can develop new wearables that seamlessly integrate social media platforms and enhance user engagement.
3. Advertising and Marketing - Brands can leverage internet-integrated clothing to create unique advertising experiences and engage with consumers in novel ways.
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