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O Showmetech TRIO is a compilation of the most interesting news of the week. Today we're going to start with another technological novelty from Lenovo. After the notebook with a rollable screen, which practically doubles in size, now let's get to know another new concept from the brand: the notebook with a transparent MicroLED screen. Next, let's learn how Meta will explore the capabilities of Meta Quest, its virtual reality glasses. The company is betting on the game Cryptic Cabinet, which promises to transform any real environment into an Escape Room in augmented reality. And to close, we present the new concept of Motorola: a wrist-worn smartphone, which wraps around the arm. 4l2q63
This is the Showmetech TRIO, your weekly news trio.
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After the notebook with a rollable screen presented last year, the Lenovo show on MWC 2024 yet another futuristic technology. O ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop is the brand's notebook that features a transparent MicroLED display, on a screen that sits between two layers of glass. Even when the notebook is closed, it is possible to see the illuminated keyboard through the screen.
In this model, the keyboard itself is also made of glass, a feature that may surprise many s, as it does not have the relief of the keys to facilitate navigation while typing. The touchpad also appears to be infinite, according to impressions from technology outlets that were able to test the notebook.
As it is a concept, many questions remain open, and in this specific model the privacy It's a point of attention. Since the screen is transparent, everything that is displayed on it can be seen from the back. It remains to be seen how the company will ensure that the controls what can or cannot be seen from the back of the notebook.
Still according to the impressions of those who had the opportunity to test it, the screen is bright constant at 1000 nits, without the possibility of adjustment. According to initial impressions, white or colored scenes that are too strong tend to be uncomfortable when used in a dark environment. Reports also state that the ideal is to always use it in well-lit environments.
Blacks and dark tones present difficulty on this screen, depending largely on the environment in which the notebook is used. For now, Lenovo said it was investigating opacity solutions to solve the privacy problem and get closer to true blacks. We hope to see more news soon!
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Meta announced the launch of Cryptic Cabinet, a mixed reality game developed in Unity and made available in open source. The project highlights how the resources of Presence Platform can transform any environment into a great gaming experience.
O Cryptic Cabinet features an integration of several Mixed Reality (MR) features, including Scene API, Shared Spatial Anchors, Co-location, through, and through Color Mapping. Additionally, it makes use of the Interaction SDK to demonstrate best practices in interacting with scene elements through varied puzzles.
Mixed reality puzzles, which adapt to the design of any environment, are the focal point of the Cryptic Cabinet. This experience is designed to demonstrate how developers can create a personalized mixed reality environment for each player.
When starting Cryptic Cabinet, a sort of escape room – those rooms where players must solve puzzles to escape – materializes before players. When opening the mysterious cabinet in the room, it is filled with enigmatic items, challenging the player to decipher the correct use of each of them to return the cabinet to its rightful owner.
To achieve optimal puzzle placement in any room, Cryptic Cabinet employs a grid system that spans walls, floors, and surfaces. Each object is placed in an order of importance and size.
And just like other Escape Room experiences, Cryptic Cabinet can also be enjoyed by more than one player. The multiplayer experience is built around a co-located instance of the game, allowing players to work together to solve challenges.
O complete source code of Cryptic Cabinet, along with all game features, is available on GitHub. This is a great opportunity for developers interested in creating their own gaming experiences in Mixed Reality, or for those who want to adopt the best practices presented in this modality.
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Motorola is looking for new smartphone formats, such as the Motorola Rollable who we met in August last year. Now, the company is working on the concept of a wrist-worn smartphone, capable of being used as a watch. The company first introduced the Adaptive Display concept in October 2023, but we only got to see a few press images at that time. Now the concept has taken another small step towards reality.
The wrist smartphone still doesn't have much official information, however we know that it has a 6,9-inch screen with technology poled, with a plastic substrate instead of the traditional glass present in OLED screens. Journalists present at MWC 2024 were able to attest to a little of what Motorola wants to bring to reality.
Reports claim that the prototype looks like a more elongated smartphone. Instead of a rigid cover, the back is made of multiple segments covered in a textile material that resembles gym equipment. The “soft” body is necessary because the device needs to fold inward.
Since the device contains multiple hinges, it can fold into different shapes. You can turn it into a triangle to watch videos, fold the bottom to make it stand upright, or wrap it around your wrist and turn it into a kind of big smartwatch. In this case, it is necessary to use a magnetic bracelet so that the device remains in this format.
Few features can be used with the smartphone wrapped around your wrist, making the idea of big smartwatch impractical. But as it is a concept, Motorola still has a path of research, mainly public, to carry out. Do you have a smartphone that wraps around your wrist?
And with that we conclude our content for today. Products announced at MWC need improvements to reach the shelves. First, a notebook with a transparent screen that allows you to see the content displayed on the other side, and then a smartphone wrapped around the wrist that doesn't have many features when used in this way. If companies resolve these details and provide practical solutions, it is possible that the concepts will become products for consumers.
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Learn About Frame, smart glasses with screen microOLED yes Sony.
With information from: Android Authority [1] and [2] e Meta
reviewed by Glaucon Vital in 26 / 2 / 24.
