Author Archives: Tom Carpenter

Quadrotor Swarm!

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Tom Carpenter

I wonder if I’m the only one that has visions of Phantasm when they watch this video.  The technology is fascinating, but there’s something about the eerie way they move together that creeps me out.

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Oh, the Places You’ll Go (at Burning Man)

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Tom Carpenter

My favorite Dr. Suess book performed by people straight out of his imagination.

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Augmented Vision Getting Nearer

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Tom Carpenter

A couple of years ago, when practically no one knew what augmented reality was, I put together a prediction about the future of augmented vision.  A recent development from the leader in augmented vision, Vuzix, made me realize my prediction … Continue reading →

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Why Khan and my wife are the two most amazing people I know!

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

I don’t know Professor Khan.  Not personally, anyway. But he’s had a profound affect on my kids lives.  Heck, I wish he’d been around when I was a kid. So if you don’t know him, you should. You see, he … Continue reading →

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Gifts Even Charlie Brown Can Afford

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

For me, the Charlie Brown Christmas is how I picture the holidays.  It doesn’t matter if your tree is a twig with a few ornaments or if your holiday dinner is toast and candy.  All that matters is that you’re … Continue reading →

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New Release — Frags

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

The second book in the Gamers trilogy — Frags — is now available just in time for the holidays.  If you haven’t read the first book in the Gamers trilogy, go pick up a copy now at your favorite retailer.  The … Continue reading →

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Toyota Fun-Vii = Gamers FunCar

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

In my Gamers trilogy people use auto-driving FunCars to get around while playing augmented reality games along the way.  The cars can be customized to look like anything you want them to.  The Toyota Fun-Vii concept video seems like a … Continue reading →

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New Release — The Godhead Machine

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

I’m please to announce the second book in The Digital Sea trilogy — The Godhead Machine.  This one takes up a couple of years after the first book, when life has seemingly settled down for our favorite heroine Zel Aurora. … Continue reading →

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I’ll Miss You Anne

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

For those that haven’t been paying attention to the wider world, Anne McCaffery, beloved author of the Dragonriders of Pern series died yesterday.  I grew up reading her work.  Hell, I didn’t just read them, I devoured them over and … Continue reading →

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Art Need Not Be Static (Or How I Love AR When Projected On A Cubazoid)

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

Mmm…art.  The best art is the kind you can stare at while it memorizes you.  Enjoy. Dev Harlan – “Parmenides I”, 2011 from Dev Harlan on Vimeo.

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