Wednesday, April 29, 2015

HoloLens demo: this is literally jaw-dropping [feedly]

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The HoloLens looked like something straight out of a science fiction movie when Microsoft announced it at their Windows 10 event. It impressed the whole industry, but lack of details had us wondering if the Redmond giant's videos were a bit over-glorified.

Will the HoloLens really be able to transform your world and surroundings, turning an empty room into the most media-filled and interactive space? It turns out Microsoft really wasn't exaggerating here. We are at Microsoft's Build Developer Conference, were we got to see some demos of what the HoloLens can do, and our jaws literally dropped.

This stuff is insane, and I can say without a doubt that it is game-changing. And this time we mean it, we are not getting overly excited about some cool feature out of a new phone. HoloLens is insane!

Let's start by showing you a video of the hardware:

This is no traditional device. It is a complex piece of technology that will interact with the real world. Microsoft did an amazing job here, and the video shows you exactly why.

Ready to drop your jaw?

Now, this is where the juicy part of the meat is. Microsoft finally gave us a live demo of how HoloLens works. There's no words to describe how amazing this is using words. Just watch it, guys!

Insane, right? And this is running on Windows 10. As you can see, it takes advantage of universal apps and a variety of programs. It's a completely new way to look at computing. No longer will you need to be limited to your desktop or laptop. Those days are far, far behind!

But HoloLens isn't limited to your entertainment and computing needs. It will also be a powerful learning tool. Developers can create applications that help people see things they have never seen before, helping them further understand content we preciously only saw in 2D formats.

Take a look at this medicine-focused application, for example:

Finally, we got to see how HoloLens can interact not only with your surroundings, but it can also create robots made of both hardware and software components. Forget Google Now, Siri or Cortana in your phone. You can have a robot walking around your home!

Are you impressed? I'll tell you what – If this honestly doesn't blow you away, I give you permission to slap me if we ever meet in person.

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WingX Pro7 for Android!

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The WingX Rewind launch has been amazing. Pilots are recording flights and viewing them in Google Earth or using the GPX data to visualize the flight in their favorite 3D viewer or even viewing them right in WingX Pro7 on the iPad!  No other EFB comes close to this capability.  Flight instructors are already seeing the benefits and have started incorporating WingX Rewind as part of their post-flight debrief. This is exciting.  So exciting that we want every CFI to have the opportunity to integrate WingX Rewind into their flight training.  Introducing CFI Free! Certificated Flight Instructors (CFIs) now get:

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As the first major EFB to introduce Synthetic Vision on iPad (even on a cell phone!), WingX Pro7 has led the way in advancing the technology capabilities in mobile aviation solutions.  Moreover we have worked hard with many partners to integrate external devices so that we don't force you to buy a proprietary device.  Some of these devices provide AHRS data that enables WingX Pro7's Synthetic Vision engine to render the pitch and bank of the outside world in amazing real-time. Even more amazing is that we did this more than 3 1/2 years ago and only recently have other EFBs added their version of Synthetic Vision (but still requiring their proprietary hardware).

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Synthetic Vision is now free for all current WingX Pro7 subscribers.

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Does WingX Pro7 for Android run on tablets and phones?


Yes. Just like on iOS, tablets and phones are supported - even phablets. WingX Pro7 for Android will even run on sub-$100 tablets, but you will see a performance improvement with the newer and slightly higher priced devices.

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Does WingX Pro7 for Android have all the great features already in WingX Pro7 for iOS?

 

This is the first release of WingX Pro7 for Android so it will take time to catch up with the iOS version. Having said that, there are some cool things in WingX Pro7 for Android that we will be adding to WingX Pro7 for iOS.

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Fwd: [NR0360421] After the Crash: Surviving an Aircraft Accident - FAASafety.gov



FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education

You have asked us to notify you when a seminar is scheduled that meets your criteria. The following seminar may be of interest to you:

"After the Crash: Surviving an Aircraft Accident"
Topic: After the Crash: Surviving an Aircraft Accident
On Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 19:00
Location:
Southern Museum of Flight
4343 73rd Street North

Birmingham, AL 35206

Select Number:
NR0360421

Description:

Of the millions of GA flights every year, only a few end with unplanned off-airport landings. But even though the odds of a crash are slim, the potential consequences are harsh—which is why smart pilots prepare and take basic precautions. That's where our new seminar comes in. From route planning and emergency rations to signal mirrors and sat phones, our presenters take a user-friendly, common sense approach at maximizing your chances of survival and rescue after a crash. 

To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here.

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