[From Gizmag]

[Image: Edwina Portocarrero from Bove’s group, decked out in tunic and wig, stood in for Carrie Fisher and re-enacted the famous holographic message, which was captured and displayed in real-time.]

Consumer holographic TV creeps closer to reality

By Paul Ridden
January 30, 2011

Despite a relatively tepid consumer take-up, the buzz surrounding 3D television is still quite intense. But even the viewing improvements offered by stereoscopic technology may pale by comparison to the holographic goings-on at MIT. Researchers are taking the first steps toward making holographic technology a reality for consumers. Using primarily off-the-shelf components, the team has managed to capture, transmit and display a holographic subject on-the-fly.… read more. “Consumer holographic TV creeps closer to reality”

[From CanadaEast’s New Brunswick Business Journal]

[Image: Darren Piercey in UNB Fredericton with a screen shot from his phobia app. Photo: Keith Minchin/For the Telegraph-Journal]

Professor’s app helps allay fears

Innovation: Phobia sufferers benefit from NBIF Breakthru finalist’s work

Published Monday February 28th, 2011
Jennifer Campbell
For the Telegraph-Journal

For some, a spider is a source of amazement – the way it weaves its beautiful web – and for others, a spider is a source of sheer horror.

It’s estimated that half of women and 10 per cent of men have some level of arachnophobia, or fear of spiders. Three per cent describe their fear of spiders as extreme. And, of course, there are other phobias too. Fear of cats, fear of dogs, fear of snakes, even fear of insects. While most people experience their fears mildly, UNB psychology professor Darren Piercey says his research shows they can still cost North American employers millions because of days missed from work.… read more. “Professor’s app uses VR to treat spider phobias”