Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[First Kinect in space is like the first dog in space but it has more use]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/28/first-kinect-in-space-is-like-the-first-dog-in-space-but-it-has/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/28/first-kinect-in-space-is-like-the-first-dog-in-space-but-it-has/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/28/first-kinect-in-space-is-like-the-first-dog-in-space-but-it-has/#comments ImageEngineers in Surrey are using Kinect technology in a pair of satellites, hoping to make them dock together, in orbit, using the peripheral's motion-sensing capabilities.

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited's STRaND 2 satellites will use components of Kinect tech to scan their immediate surroundings and gather spatial awareness from all directions: They are planned to launch, separate and perform safety checks, and then dock with each other again. In space.

In-orbit docking has so far been reserved for the rich kids at space camp, only available in multi-billion-dollar ships. The STRaND 2 satellites will be the smallest yet to link up in orbit.

We think this raises the Gaming vs. Miscellaneous Uses For Kinect tally to 36-5,690, or something in that area. Space points count as triple, because seriously, that's awesome.

JoystiqFirst Kinect in space is like the first dog in space but it has more use originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 May 2012 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dockingin-orbitkinectsatellitespacesurreyxboxMon, 28 May 2012 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[$100 million GeoEye satellite used to map Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/27/100-million-geoeye-satellite-used-to-map-tom-clancys-h-a-w-x/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/27/100-million-geoeye-satellite-used-to-map-tom-clancys-h-a-w-x/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/27/100-million-geoeye-satellite-used-to-map-tom-clancys-h-a-w-x/#comments
GeoEye's $100 million dollar commercial-use satellite imagery system will serve as the backdrop for Ubisoft's upcoming air-combat title, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. The Washington D.C.-based company -- that supplies data for Google Earth, among others -- allowed Ubisoft access to satellites 423 miles high to photograph real-world locations for the game's multiple missions. How powerful can a 423 mile high satellite be? The GeoEye-1 satellite that launched in September has the capacity to see objects on the ground that are just 16 inches long.

VP of communications at GeoEye, Mark Brender, told Venture Beat that using such a sophisticated technology to map H.A.W.X. will help in "immersing the player in the experience" rather than using "cartoon maps." So, a South Park, Colorado, mission cannot be confirmed at this time.

Joystiq$100 million GeoEye satellite used to map Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ever want the whole world in your hands? YouTube user zachetus has turned his PSP into a remote control for the NASA World Wind program. This will become really helpful when satellite data gets strong enough so we can peek into showers. Yes, "helpful" is the word I'd use in a scenario like that...

Speaking of creepy, YouTube user EnKeRaDc has a torrid love affair with his PSP. He makes a very disturbing tribute video to his somehow broken handheld. I like my PSP, but this guy took being a fanboy to a whole new, scary, level.

JoystiqVideo Sandwich: October 28, 2006 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 28 Oct 2006 23:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>lovenasasandwichsatelliteworldworld windWorldWindSat, 28 Oct 2006 23:40:00 EST<![CDATA[MapThis! GPS map viewer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/17/mapthis-gps-map-viewer/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/17/mapthis-gps-map-viewer/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/17/mapthis-gps-map-viewer/#commentsFiled under:


So you ripped open your PSP and put in a GPS system in it. Now what? You get MapThis! from Deniska. The program uses Google Maps, so it should work all around the world. The maps are customizable, and can even show satellite and hybrid maps. Interestingly, the program works on every version of PSP (albeit a bit differently), so those with firmware 1.0 or 2.7 can enjoy Deniska's ambitious project.

You can see a video after the cut.

Continue reading MapThis! GPS map viewer

JoystiqMapThis! GPS map viewer originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Aug 2006 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deniskagooglegpsmapmapthissatelliteThu, 17 Aug 2006 19:20:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV blade coming to 360 Dashboard?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/02/17/directv-blade-coming-to-360-dashboard/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/02/17/directv-blade-coming-to-360-dashboard/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/02/17/directv-blade-coming-to-360-dashboard/#commentsFiled under:


During CES in January, Microsoft and DirecTV announced a "long-term agreement to expand the reach of digital content throughout the home and on the go." Part of that agreement involved extending "the DirecTV experience to the Xbox 360 system."

A scan of the March 2006 issue of Official Xbox Magazine reveals "that a DirecTV blade might be added to your Xbox 360 Dashboard to accompany the Xbox Live, Games, Media, and System blades. In that blade, you could download TV episodes in high definition, HD movies on demand, and standard-definition streaming DVR (i.e., TiVo) functions."

Looks like the PS3 won't be the only next-gen system with advanced media capabilities. Now the big question is, what'll it cost us?

[Thanks, dsub]

JoystiqDirecTV blade coming to 360 Dashboard? originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Feb 2006 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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During CES in January, Microsoft and DirecTV announced a "long-term agreement to expand the reach of digital content throughout the home and on the go." Part of that agreement involved extending "the DirecTV experience to the Xbox 360 system."

A scan of the March 2006 issue of Official Xbox Magazine reveals "that a DirecTV blade might be added to your Xbox 360 Dashboard to accompany the Xbox Live, Games, Media, and System blades. In that blade, you could download TV episodes in high definition, HD movies on demand, and standard-definition streaming DVR (i.e., TiVo) functions."

Looks like the PS3 won't be the only next-gen system with advanced media capabilities. Now the big question is, what'll it cost us?

[Thanks, dsub]

JoystiqDirecTV blade coming to 360 Dashboard? originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Feb 2006 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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