<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:geo="http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#" > <channel> <title>oculus rift – Technology at MSU</title> <atom:link href="https://tech.msu.edu/news/tag/oculus-rift/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://tech.msu.edu</link> <description>Michigan State University</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2016 21:46:31 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">98790491</site> <item> <title>2016 top tech trends to watch</title> <link>https://tech.msu.edu/news/2016/01/2016-top-tech-trends-to-watch/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ciesa Design]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2016 21:37:25 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[amazon echo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[apple]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google]]></category> <category><![CDATA[google cardboard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[oculus rift]]></category> <category><![CDATA[samsung]]></category> <category><![CDATA[smart speakers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[smart watch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[technology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[trending technology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[virtual reality]]></category> <category><![CDATA[VR]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wearable]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://tech.msu.edu/?p=14840</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Trends in technology ebb and flow as new technology emerges and makes older technology less relevant. But in some cases the newer technology never fully takes hold (Google Glass anyone?).</p> <p>We rang in the new year by exploring numerous sources to figure out what could be the new “it” products in 2016. <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/news/2016/01/2016-top-tech-trends-to-watch/" class="read-more">Read Full Article → </a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trends in technology ebb and flow as new technology emerges and makes older technology less relevant. But in some cases the newer technology never fully takes hold (Google Glass anyone?).</p> <p>We rang in the new year by exploring numerous sources to figure out what could be the new “it” products in 2016.</p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Smartwatches</span></h2> <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Smartwatch.jpeg" rel="attachment wp-att-14884"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-14884 size-medium alignright" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Smartwatch-300x200.jpeg" alt="smartwatch" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Smartwatch-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Smartwatch-1024x683.jpeg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Current smartwatches can be found on the wrists of early adopters everywhere, but these devices still lack some of the basic applications to make the investment worthwhile for many potential users. More applications and newer interfaces expected this year will make the smart watch and other wearables a more appealing investment.</span></p> <p>These devices could have practical uses in the classroom if students and instructors work together on creating innovative applications.</p> <p>Read more about smartwatches:</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/04/01/oral-roberts-u-smartwatches-provide-entry-internet-things">https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/04/01/oral-roberts-u-smartwatches-provide-entry-internet-things</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2015/12/11/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-a-smartwatch/">http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2015/12/11/everything-you-need-to-know-before-buying-a-smartwatch/</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://www.techradar.com/us/news/wearables/best-smart-watches-what-s-the-best-wearable-tech-for-you--1154074">http://www.techradar.com/us/news/wearables/best-smart-watches-what-s-the-best-wearable-tech-for-you–1154074</a></span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Virtual reality</span></h2> <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/GoogleCardboard.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-14891"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-14891 alignright" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/GoogleCardboard-300x168.jpg" alt="Google Cardboard" width="300" height="168" srcset="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/GoogleCardboard-300x168.jpg 300w, https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/GoogleCardboard-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/GoogleCardboard.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Virtual reality is now as simple as buying Google Cardboard and using it with your Android smartphone. Facebook is even in on the action creating virtual reality experiences and immersive video games for Oculus Rift. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As this technology continues to go mainstream throughout 2016, we think more content generators will be creating interactive, virtual experiences that could transform the classroom and the way we interact with the world going forward.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Read more about virtual reality:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/29/technology/google-virtual-reality-system-aims-to-enliven-education.html">http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/29/technology/google-virtual-reality-system-aims-to-enliven-education.html</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://time.com/4172998/virtual-reality-oculus-rift-htc-vive-ces/">http://time.com/4172998/virtual-reality-oculus-rift-htc-vive-ces/</a></span></li> <li><a href="http://www.cnet.com/products/google-cardboard/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">http://www.cnet.com/products/google-cardboard/</span></a></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Voice recognition speakers</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/echo.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-14890"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-14890 alignright" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/echo-300x169.jpg" alt="amazon echo" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/echo-300x169.jpg 300w, https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/echo.jpg 530w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>With the launch </span><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2015/6/23/8826589/amazon-echo-available-everyone"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amazon Echo</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, it’s easy to see how voice-enabled technology could become more than an extra feature on our smartphones. As this technology continues to advance and the artificial intelligence (AI) behind the technology continues to learn from human behavior, we can anticipate new ways to interact with the Internet without having to type on a physical device or push buttons on a smartphone or watch.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This technology will not be able to write students’ papers, but it will be interesting to see if this technology will make its way into the classroom. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Read more about voice recognition speakers:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://instructionaltechtalk.com/amazon-echo-classroom-assistant/">http://instructionaltechtalk.com/amazon-echo-classroom-assistant/</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://www.popsci.com/amazon-echo-first-artificial-intelligence-youll-want-home">http://www.popsci.com/amazon-echo-first-artificial-intelligence-youll-want-home</a></span></li> <li><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2015/07/03/amazon-echo/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">http://www.engadget.com/2015/07/03/amazon-echo/</span></a></li> </ul> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Ftech.msu.edu%2Fnews%2F2016%2F01%2F2016-top-tech-trends-to-watch%2F&linkname=2016%20top%20tech%20trends%20to%20watch" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Ftech.msu.edu%2Fnews%2F2016%2F01%2F2016-top-tech-trends-to-watch%2F&linkname=2016%20top%20tech%20trends%20to%20watch" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_email" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/email?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Ftech.msu.edu%2Fnews%2F2016%2F01%2F2016-top-tech-trends-to-watch%2F&linkname=2016%20top%20tech%20trends%20to%20watch" title="Email" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a></p>]]></content:encoded> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">14840</post-id> </item> </channel> </rss> <!-- Performance optimized by W3 Total Cache. 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