Futuristic Vehicle Concept Fuses Self-Driving Cars With Drones
It's a car! It's a plane! It's a drone! It's a train! Actually, it's not just one of these things, it's all of them fit into one. Airbus, commercial aircraft in...
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Is Snapchat Really Building a Drone?
Snap Inc., the company formally known as Snapchat Inc., is gradually shifting away from solely being an app for fleeting photos, funny filters and 24-hour stori...
Will Artificial Intelligence Rescue the Internet from Fake News?
In an episode of Planet Money, NPR's savvy reporters track down Jestin Coler, a liberal Californian and the fake-news king.Coler ran several fake news sites...
Unlimited Netflix Access May Soon Be Available on Your Smartphone
The founder and CEO of Netflix, Reed Hastings, announced Monday that he believes we could soon be able to access unlimited Netflix via smartphones and tablets. ...
Introducing The World’s Fastest SD Card
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Creating Photorealistic Images With AI and a Vintage Gameboy
Research Engineer Roland Meertens has taken one of our favorite vintage video game consoles to a whole new level. He's discovered a new way to capture photoreal...
Star Wars Created the Lightsaber Using a Camera Flash Handle
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These Electronic Glasses Are Giving Blind Photographers the Gift of Sight
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IMAX’s First Virtual Reality Theater is Transforming the Film Industry
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Your Favorite Retro Nokia Phone Is Making a Comeback
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Members of IBM's research division[/caption]The research was done at the Almaden lab in Silicon Valley and published in Nature on Wednesday, March 8. The team used atoms of Holmium, a rare-earth metal that proved to be particularly suitable for single-atom storage. Using a Nobel Prize winning scanning tunneling microscope and an extremely sharp needle, they were able to pass an electrical current through single Holmium atoms, which caused their north and south poles to flip, replicating the process of writing information to a traditional magnetic hard drive.[caption id="attachment_76980" align="aligncenter" width="558"]
Source: TechCrunch/ Flickr via Creative Commons.[/caption]Whitney Wolfe left her co-founding position at Tinder amid sexual harassment allegations at the company, but didn't let that stop her from pursuing her passion and vision. Soon after, she created her own dating app, Bumble, which gives women power in their dating decisions, and has since settled her lawsuit with Tinder.
Source: Gage Skidmore/Flickr via Creative Commons.[/caption]Grace Helbig never took herself too seriously, and this positive attitude has propelled her into a successful career as a YouTube personality, actress, content creator, and more. Her fun, interesting videos made her channel one of the most popular on YouTube with over three million subscribers.
Gage Skidmore/Flickr via Creative Commons.[/caption]Like Helbig, Hannah Hart has been a YouTube sensation for a long time now, with unique content that surely keeps her two million subscribers (and counting) entertained. She's also been in films with Helbig and has written a book about her life called 'Buffering: Unshared Tales of a Life Fully Loaded.' Hart stands out as both a female content creator and member of the LGBT community.
Source: Jen Rozenbaum Facebook[/caption]Jen Rozenbaum has created a photography platform for women to learn more about their field in a "shamelessly feminine" space. As a boudoir photographer, she believes in the power of women, which shines through in her work as she strives for females to be better represented in the industry. Check out our feature on Rozenbaum from the Fall 2016 issue of Resource Magazine.
Source: Disney/Flickr via Creative Commons [/caption]Ava DuVernay has already taken tremendous strides as a black woman in the film industry. Her most recent documentary film, 13th, a Netflix original, was nominated for an Oscar this year, as it explores the history of racial inequality in the US.
Source: www.sarahmaple.com [/caption]Like Rozenbaum, Sarah Maple wants to change the way female photographers are portrayed and represented in the world. Feminism is a huge subject presented in her work and women are the central subjects to many of her pieces. Many of her images are a bit obscure and unusual, but at the same time empowering. Check out our feature on Maple from the Fall 2016 issue of Resource Magazine.
Source: Gage Skidmore/Flickr via Creative Commons [/caption]Jenna Marbles is a YouTuber who transformed what's possible to achieve with the video sharing platform when it started to become popular. She went from working odd jobs after college and struggling to pay rent to using her comedic and quirky personality to make vlogs and funny videos for the world to watch.
Source: Gage Skidmore/Flickr via Creative Commons [/caption]GloZell Green always asks 'is you okay?' 'is you good?' Because she genuinely wants to know. Green is another YouTuber who has produced viral video after video for nearly a decade. With funny characters, challenges, and energy, she's a female content creator your can't stop watching.
Source: Knight Foundation/Flickr via Creative Commons[/caption]Weidman is one of the strongest, most influential women in the tech world. Her involvement with CODE2040, a company that creates access, awareness, and opportunities for top Black and Latino/a engineering talent, is "cracking the code on diversity in tech," which is something the industry desperately needs.
Screen grab from ericabaker.com[/caption]Baker has taken over tech offices worldwide, not only at Slack, but Google too. As senior engineer at Slack, she advocates for diversity and more accessible tech education.
Source: TED Conference/Flickr via Creative Commons.[/caption]Saujani is working on making the gender gap and female involvement in coding more visible, as her company offers free summer programs and after-school clubs for teen girls to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment.
Source: Photo Brigade [/caption]Natalie Keyssar is an activist and photographer who tackles many different social issues in her work. She says she's been treated unfairly as a female photographer, but that never stopped her from following her passion. Check out our feature on Keyssar from the Fall 2016 issue of Resource Magazine.
Source: nrkbeta/Flickr via Creative Commons [/caption]Bryant has committed herself to giving black females equal opportunity in the technology industry, combatting the dearth of African-American women in science, technology, engineering and math professions. Her mission is to give young and pre-teen girls of color opportunities to pursue careers in tech and computer programming at a time when they're naturally considering what they want to be when they grow up.
via blogs.adobe.com[/caption]You can now capture photos on your smartphone in HDR mode thanks to Lightroom Mobile. This is big news as it is the first time we are able to use this feature outside of a DSLR or mirror less camera, bringing astounding dynamic range to your mobile device.The update works by automatically scanning the landscape for you in order to determine the appropriate exposure range. From there it takes three DNG files that are immediately aligned, tone mapped, deg hosted, and merged within the application. The same algorithms are used to process the images as the HDR tech that is built into Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom.While it was already possible to capture HDR JPEG photographs via smartphone, they oftentimes failed to provide adequate tones within certain lighting. With Lightroom's update the consumer can now capture three raw shots, expanding dynamic range, editing, and ease of share. In addition, iOS users are now able to export original files and raw files that were taken using Lightroom Mobile (DNGs included). The update created a few other shortcuts, making navigating the app more simple.While the update is only available for iOS users with iPhone 6 models and newer and for Android users with Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, Google Pixel, and Google Pixel XL, we are hopeful that it may eventually become accessible on older models in the future.
via Adobe Portfolio.[/caption]Photographers can now showcase their work with Photo Grids via Adobe Portfolio and Behance, making it simple to upload content from your computer, creative cloud files or via Lightroom Collections.Adobe provides different layouts for its photo grids, letting photographers choose their favorite style, as they compile photo collections into a simple screen where all the viewer needs to do is scroll through them. This makes organizing photos easier for creators and viewing the collections easier for everyone else. Instructions for how to organize photo grids can be found here.
The Pop.Up. vehicle looks just like a Smart car in size, but is definitely more versatile. Airbus calls it a "passenger capsule," which is able to attach to a drone, become a self-driving car or fit onto a train. Other than the size of the capsule, its sleek style has been engineered with the collaboration with Italdesign, previously behind the designs for the original Volkswagen Golf, BMW, Alfa Romeo and more. This video below shows how Pop.Up. would work for customers.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7pFnMNFwDcThe vehicle is controlled by artificial intelligence, and like Uber and Lyft, a person is able to order one to pick them up at their location. And based on the destination, they can drive, fly or ride a train in comfort and style.“Adding the third dimension to seamless multi-modal transportation networks will without a doubt improve the way we live and how we get from A to B,” Mathias Thomsen, general manager for Urban Air Mobility at Airbus said in a statement. "Successfully designing and implementing solutions that will work both in the air and on the ground requires a joint reflection on the part of both aerospace and automotive sectors, alongside collaboration with local government bodies for infrastructure and regulatory frameworks.”The drone-car looks like it came straight out of a video game or the futuristic world of The Jetsons. If the invention takes off, this could dramatically change transportation. The time it would take to get from one destination to another would decrease, and since the car doesn't run on gas, it would be breath of fresh air amid the global warming crisis.The cost to ride one of these vehicles doesn't look too expensive, based on its concept video, making it a perfect option when on the go. Of course, this isn't the first self-driving, drone car ever created, but is definitely one of the more innovative concepts we've seen.[via The Verge] [post_title] => Futuristic Vehicle Concept Fuses Self-Driving Cars With Drones [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => futuristic-vehicle-concept-fuses-self-driving-cars-with-drones [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-03-07 13:47:42 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-03-07 18:47:42 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=76780 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )[5] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 76571 [post_author] => 47243 [post_date] => 2017-03-01 13:00:29 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-03-01 18:00:29 [post_content] => Snap Inc., the company formally known as Snapchat Inc., is gradually shifting away from solely being an app for fleeting photos, funny filters and 24-hour stories, and apparently, carving a path into the photo industry with the introduction of a drone.According to The New York Times, three anonymous sources revealed Snap has created a drone for users to expand their photo-taking and story creating abilities. However, the details of the drone are said to be confidential. There is no information on its release date or if it will be available for consumers, but Snap is reported to make a public statement sometime this week.Last year, the company presented its Spectacles, which allow users to take short video clips through the sunglasses. They also rebranded a bit by changing its name to Snap Inc., and have added a ton of new features to its app, like the Discovery page. If one thing's certain, it's clear that Snap is attempting to stand out in an where rapidly evolving, especially when it comes to videography.[caption id="attachment_76574" align="aligncenter" width="979"]
Screen grab from Spectacles by Snap Inc.[/caption]Even more, according to Snap's public offering prospectus for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, the company stated, "We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way that people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together."An initial public offering announcement for the product is expected to come sometime today, and on Thursday, the stock will be traded on the New York Stock Exchange. According to the NYT, it is set to be the biggest technology I.P.O since Chinese e-commerce company, Alibaba, in 2014. The I.P.O. is expected to value Snap at over $20 billion.With the new Snap drone, Snap is bridging the gap between social media and videography, two increasingly popular sectors that new companies are fighting to dominate. But the photo/video world is a tough sell when it comes to drones, so ultimately, it's the product that will determine the company's success. We will update this article when more details becomes available.[via The New York Times][Featured image via Wikimedia Commons] [post_title] => Is Snapchat Really Building a Drone? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => is-snapchat-really-building-a-drone [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-03-01 14:40:19 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-03-01 19:40:19 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=76571 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )[6] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 76438 [post_author] => 47246 [post_date] => 2017-03-01 09:54:06 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-03-01 14:54:06 [post_content] => In an episode of Planet Money, NPR's savvy reporters track down Jestin Coler, a liberal Californian and the fake-news king.Coler ran several fake news sites, one of which was responsible for the spread of a story on Hillary Clinton. The story claims that Clinton, an evil genius, plotted the murder of an FBI agent investigating her emails and framed it as a suicide. The story has dates, names and details that make it sound as credible as a real news story, especially to the untrained eye.On Facebook, "FBI Agents Suspected In Hillary Email Leaks Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide" was shared at least half a million times.This, Dean Pomerleau thought, was the problem.Fake news is an epidemic that has swept not just the American nation, but the foundations on which American democracy was built. With growing confusion over what's real and what's not, Pomerleau emerged from the halls of the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute, and took to Twitter.The Fake News Challenge, much like fake news itself, started out as an idea that floated around on social media. Dean Pomerleau is a research scientist with brilliant friends, so volleying an idea amongst smart Twitter followers was bound to produce results.Their speculation soon unearthed a Slack channel and 300 active users. Soon, they would have 200 teams registered for the Fake News Challenge.The challenge hopes to bring competing teams together under one cause: ending fake news. But it's not as simple as deleting fake news from the internet using a computer algorithm. "You run into problems like opinion pieces or satire that falls into a gray area that makes it a much more challenging task that, so far, requires some human judgment,” said Pomerleau in an Inverse interview.
Via Pinch Of Intelligence[/caption]From this point he created a third image by changing the pixel intensity so that the images appear to be lightly glowing.[caption id="attachment_76326" align="aligncenter" width="508"]
Via Pinch Of Intelligence[/caption]He discovered that by creating these additional images and combining them with the original, it gives us the illusion that there are more colors and refined details, providing a sharper finished product.
AI technology assists in the experiment by recognizing the faces in the images. After the network has processed multiple images of the same face it begins to recognize the face and process the information faster, allowing Roland to gather more images and refine his experiment more quickly.He trained his network by running several test sets of images. The technology started to recognize faces and managed to create a photorealistic image after every 100 steps. This may not sound like a lot, but when it comes to enhancing imagery this is a clear step in the right direction.Roland's experiment is unique in the sense that it takes technology thought to be obsolete to produce an image acceptable under modern standards. The future of AI is vast and it seems that perhaps anything is possible. Even if that means adults are still playing with their favorite childhood toy.Check out Roland's complete in-depth experiment here.[Featured image via Flickr] [post_title] => Creating Photorealistic Images With AI and a Vintage Gameboy [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => creating-photorealistic-images-with-ai-and-a-vintage-gameboy [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-02-22 13:47:49 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-02-22 18:47:49 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=76310 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )[10] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 76122 [post_author] => 47243 [post_date] => 2017-02-16 11:49:33 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-02-16 16:49:33 [post_content] => The Star Wars films have not only left an impact in our society and the film industry, but also created a myriad of symbols and phrases that anyone who even somewhat knows the movies would recognize. "Luke, I am your father," Darth Vader's chilling mask, Chewy's powerful call, and, of course, the unforgettable lightsabers.But what most people don't know, except maybe the uber Star Wars fanatics, is that the lightsabers were inspired by a simple Graflex camera flash handle. DigitalRev did a video about how the camera flash became a part of the most popular film series of all time. The narrator of the video said when making the Star Wars films, director George Lucas wanted the galactic world he was portraying to look "lived in," and he did this by using old, junky props. The first film, Star Wars: A New Hope, was made on an extremely low budget, using materials that were inexpensive and easy to obtain.Set decorator, Roger Christian, was sent by Lucas in search of the perfect prop to be the weapon of choice for the characters in the Star Wars universe. He scoured through antique shops and thrift stores, but finally came across the perfect candidate in a small photography shop in London.
Graflex Camera Flash Camera/ Screen grab from "How A Camera Flash Became Star Wars Legend."[/caption]
Screen grab from That One Yokel[/caption]Watch the DigitalRev video above for more on how the Graflex flash become a Star Wars legend! [post_title] => Star Wars Created the Lightsaber Using a Camera Flash Handle [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => star-wars-created-the-lightsaber-using-a-camera-flash-handle [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-02-16 11:49:33 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-02-16 16:49:33 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=76122 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 1 [filter] => raw )[11] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 76128 [post_author] => 47246 [post_date] => 2017-02-16 11:03:40 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-02-16 16:03:40 [post_content] => 1.3 million Americans are blind. Some of them are photographers.Many of those belonging to the blind photography community have relied on resourcefulness and creativity to maintain their artistry. Alex Dejong, who lost his sight in 2006 to a brain tumor, relied on touch-enabled voiceovers on the then new iPhone 3GS. He and others like him have also relied on sonar-aid for image capturing, such as the vOICe app that plays contrasting levels of sound according to brightness levels. For all of its bluster, blindness didn't seem to hinder photographers too much—except for the fact that they still couldn't see their work.
screengrab via eSight[/caption]"Finding interesting people, places and points of view requires the ability to move around. Lugging gear on the bus is no fun and relying on the kindness of friends and family for wheels gets old quickly," O'Brien said in the interview.In addition to being able to see their own artwork, blind photographers can, through eSight, lay claim to a new sense of freedom.eSight has its own set of limitations for those in need. Currently, the eSight 3 is on sale for $10,000, and remains uncovered by most forms of health insurance. However, the company's "vision advocates" are able to assist eSight hopefuls in finding public or private sponsorship."With eSight, you would be able to read this fine print, even if you are legally blind or living with vision loss. If you are sighted, do not take your sight for granted. Please get your eyes checked regularly," writes eSight on its webpage. [post_title] => These Electronic Glasses Are Giving Blind Photographers the Gift of Sight [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => these-electronic-glasses-are-giving-blind-photographers-the-gift-of-sight [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-02-16 11:12:27 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-02-16 16:12:27 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=76128 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )[12] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 76083 [post_author] => 47243 [post_date] => 2017-02-15 15:18:16 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-02-15 20:18:16 [post_content] => IMAX is known for creating new ways for the audience to become more "a part" of the film they're seeing, whether it's 3-D features, surround sound speakers or a high quality picture. But now IMAX wants you to be more than just "a part" of the film—it wants you to be in it with its first virtual reality theater.The IMAX VR Center in Los Angeles is changing how movie goers watch the most anticipated films. Instead of sitting down in comfy seat with your buttery popcorn in front of a screen that stretches from one side of the theater to the other, IMAX replaces this experience with a small, immersive headset to take you on the film's adventure. On Feb. 14, viewers were placed in a room filled with 14 pods, each containing a different journey. The content was created through partnerships with different companies and IMAX is working on creating its own exclusive content so viewers are able to experience unique and different realities, such as Star Wars: Trials of Tatooine, Eagle Flight, The Walk and John Wick Chronicles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlfnEuDrh4UIMAX is planning on opening more locations in California, as well as in New York, China and the United Kingdom. With more VR theaters in the works, soon film lovers will be able to dive into the world of Luke Skywalker, or become badass legendary hitman John Wick, and much more. But it certainly beckons the question of how this is going to affect the film industry.According to Variety, IMAX partnered with Steven Spielberg, Twentieth Century Fox, Warner Bros. and other major film companies as investors in Dreamscape Immersive. So it looks like the movie business is on board for virtual reality theaters. But what does this mean for filmmakers and viewers alike?As the viewer, there are pros and cons to virtual reality entertainment. It allows for a fresh, alternative form of recreation, combining both film and gaming. It's literally breaking the fourth wall. Yet some of the negative side effects of virtual reality viewers may face is motion sickness that could come from the 360 degree feature. Also, it's called virtual reality for a reason, so if you are placed in a horror film setting, it could potentially be traumatizing (remember Black Mirror's Playtest?). That said, IMAX is working on addressing these issues.[caption id="attachment_76117" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
Screen grab from "#TheWalkMovie PlayStation VR Challenge." [/caption]According to WIRED, virtual reality cinema will only become its own medium if it can convey a story like film does. If it accomplishes this, it's accomplishing what cinema has worked at for decades. In the article, Jens Christensen, co-founder of VR startup Jaunt, said to WIRED that virtual reality was not created to replace television or film, but just serves as a new medium. It's "like the beginning of cinema," and holds potential for a great, new form of storytelling.So don't fret filmmakers of the world, you will be able to keep your jobs, however you might want to take up programming and design.[via WIRED / featured image via Flickr] [post_title] => IMAX's First Virtual Reality Theater is Transforming the Film Industry [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => imaxs-first-virtual-reality-theater-is-transforming-the-film-industry [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-02-15 15:18:16 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-02-15 20:18:16 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=76083 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )[13] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 76012 [post_author] => 47247 [post_date] => 2017-02-14 12:50:30 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-02-14 17:50:30 [post_content] => Back in the early 2000s, Nokia was a force to be reckoned with. Its sturdy, yet simple Model 3310 cell phone provided people a reliable new way to communicate. It certainly wasn't flashy, but the user could play games and send text messages, a revolutionary moment in cell phone history.After the introduction of other cell phone companies, Nokia began to fade into the background. Brands like Apple, Samsung, and Motorola became the focal point of technological discussion. But finally after years of waiting, Nokia is rumored to be launching a peculiar new venture for mobile phone enthusiasts.
In fact, the company already released Nokia 6 that utilizes Google's most recent operating system, Android Nougat. With its HD display, front facing finger scanner, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, it's a very competitive device when it comes to mid-level smartphones. But the catch is it's only officially available in China, aside from some sketchy third-party online retailers in India.Now, the Finnish company is said to be relaunching its 3310 model. While it is unclear as to what the device may look like, a reveal of a model version is anticipated at The Mobile Congress, a conference in Barcelona that kicks off Feb. 27. Besides the already revealed 6, it's also said that Nokia will launch the 3 and 5 at the conference as well.The phone is reported to be on the cheaper side ($63), making us wonder exactly how advanced their technology will be, yet certainly raises some eyebrows.[Featured image via Flickr] [post_title] => Your Favorite Retro Nokia Phone Is Making a Comeback [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => your-favorite-retro-nokia-phone-is-making-a-comeback [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-02-14 15:08:01 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-02-14 20:08:01 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=76012 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )[14] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 75862 [post_author] => 47241 [post_date] => 2017-02-10 14:38:30 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-02-10 19:38:30 [post_content] => YouTubers Rhett and Link asked their fans on their channel, Good Mythical Mornings, "What would you do if you could switch bodies with your best friend?" Their followers were quite vengeful in their responses. But thanks to VR technology, the Youtubers have been pulling similar tricks on each other, without the risk of harmful and permanent results.
Once that link has been established, Rhett reveals that he will be "helping" his friend overcome a fear of toilet bowl brushes. Rhett holds up an actual brush that has just been used to clean a toilet to the mannequins face while Chase rubs a clean paintbrush against Link's mouth. The success of the experiment is obvious, as Link cringes and says, "felt like a paint brush but looked like a toilet brush."Things get even more real when they bring out a snake in the next round of experiments. Using a rope to mimic the cold blooded creature, they begin touching Link and the mannequin with the two items, and Link becomes more and more squeamish until he screams. He yanks off his VR goggles once he's had enough. He jokes, "Im glad my pants are black, because I just soiled them." He admits that he knew that it wasn't a snake, but he still couldn't convince his brain otherwise.The roles got reversed in the next round when Link gets his revenge on Rhett. Link grabs a wooden baseball bat and beats the mannequin while Chase does the same with a much softer foam bat to Rhett. However, things get a bit crazier when Link brings out a knife, pretending to dissect his friend as he slides the fake knife down Rhett's stomach.
Eventually, they abandon the mannequin altogether and attempt to link their own bodies using the VR headsets and some simple hand motions. Rhett then attempts to trick his brain into thinking he is eating a healthy bowl of peas and carrots, but in reality is consuming sugary M&Ms. Yet the one thing that VR can't mimic is taste and texture. Even so, Link said he wants to eat peas and carrots now more than ever and Rhett claims the experiment has ruined M&Ms for him.Watch the video above to see more of their experiments, and for more information on what's happening with VR gear, check out our additional coverage on the technology here and here. [post_title] => YouTubers Take 'The Mannequin Challenge' to a New Level With VR [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => youtubers-take-the-mannequin-challenge-to-a-new-level-with-vr [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-02-10 14:38:30 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-02-10 19:38:30 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=75862 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ))