TECHNOLOGY
Disney eyes drone tech for potential theme park use
A number of patents recently fi led by Disney suggest the company plans to use drone technology for entertain- ment purposes in its parks, with the advanced tech potentially able to fi ll the sky with a giant screen or bring marionettes to life using the drones. Three patents fi led by Disney – Aerial Display System with Floating Pixels, Aerial Display System with Floating Projection Screens and Aerial Display System with Marionettes Articulated and Supported by Airborne Devices – suggest that among other things, larger-than-life puppets could be mounted with rods to fl y through the air for shows.
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http://lei.sr?a=d6s7q_A The Watch includes two specifi c health and fi tness apps: Fitness and Workout Long-awaited Apple Watch unveiled in California, US The technology has huge potential
Oculus Rift off ers endless possibilities for attractions
Following the March purchase of the Oculus Rift virtual reality tech- nology by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, there are huge implica- tions for the attractions industry. Several uses for the Oculus tech-
nology have already been mooted. Developers tested the technol-
ogy on a rollercoaster at a UK theme park, having created a virtual world that made it appear as though they were fl ying through space, while another suggested use has been for virtual tours of museums anywhere in the world. VR successes include DisneyQuest in Florida, while online experiences such as Second Life have also proved to be a hit.
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http://lei.sr?a=p5N2W_A The prototype is now available for pre-order 18 Read Leisure Management online
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Apple pulled back the curtain on its long- awaited Apple Watch at a special launch event at the Flint Center in California, US, with the new device featuring a whole host of health and fi tness-related functions. The watch interface features a home screen with a number of customisable applications, with users simply touching the screen to select their desired app. However, the brand has also introduced its own digital crown wheel that sits on the side of the watch, which functions as a scroll wheel to view users’ messages or zoom in and out of the display without them having to obstruct the screen with
their fi ngers. The crown also serves as a home button to take users from an app back to the home screen. As predicted, the watch features photo sensitive sensors on its back to help record pulse information, while connectivity with an iPhone allows for Wifi and GPS usage to keep track of movement, pace and dis- tances travelled. Other fi tness features on the Watch include an accelerometer to measure total body movement, as well as the quality and intensity of movements made. The device is due to ship in early 2015, priced US$359 (E270, £216) Read more:
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No pain no gain? Fitness wristband gives electric shock
A new wearable aims to not just track activ- ity, but use pain and shame to ensure users have no choice but to reach their goals. Due for release in 2015, Pavlok is a fi t- ness tracking wristband which also serves as a behavioural conditioner. Aside from the usual tracking of steps, activity and sleep, this wearable has the ability to give away your money, shame you on social media, or even deliver a 340v static shot if you slip back into bad habits. It also offers rewards for those who stay strong. Read more:
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