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G.a.m.e.s
03-23-2007, 04:11 PM
This is not cg related, but I think it is actually pretty interesting. I feel sorry for the countless people who will toss their cellphones into people and objects because of this tech. Hope they make a better initial strap than WII did.

The same technology used in Nintendo's popular Wii video game console that lets you bowl strikes and hit tennis volleys like you're Venus Williams is also making its way into mobile handsets.


Read the full article here:
http://news.com.com/Motion-sensing+comes+to+mobile+phones/2100-1039_3-6169697.html?tag=nefd.top

- John

Wahlgren
03-24-2007, 07:29 AM
Pro tip: Donīt play in a crowded train! :)

EVIL
03-29-2007, 05:49 PM
How can you look at the mobile phone's screen when your tossing it around like a gorilla

mim
03-29-2007, 05:59 PM
lol! good question evile! :D

FredH
03-29-2007, 11:42 PM
Evil... yeah, that's an interesting point. Maybe you need to tilt your entire body to make it work properly. This way you can keep your eyes on the tiny display. (sounds kind of silly)