Articles in June, 2010


First Augmented Reality Children’s Books Now Available

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 by Mark

Children’s books have gained several strong competitors in recent times as technology improves, and this trend is set to continue. For children, computer games and films are more engrossing than ever, while a printed book seems old fashioned and plain in comparison. We’ve mentioned before on Camscape how Augmented Reality (or AR) could be used… Read More

Webcam Used To Record US Talkshow

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 by Mark

The webcam was an unlikely savior on Monday last week, as disaster struck the studio of Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Jimmy Kimmel is a late-night talk show host in the US, lesser known than Jay Leno and David Letterman. An hour before they intended to record the show, they had a power outage in the control… Read More

Calgary Stampede Webcams Showcase the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth

Monday, June 28th, 2010 by Gill

Every July the sprawling, oil-rich metropolis of Calgary in Alberta Canada hosts what has become known as the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Best of all, it broadcasts live on several well-positioned Calgary stampede webcams which move into place on the stampede showground during the festival. This annual rodeo exhibition and festival runs for 10… Read More

Mop handle webcams – not available in the shops

Saturday, June 26th, 2010 by Patrick

It’s been reported in the Sun Newspaper today that a French student called Jerome Forrier was caught rigging up possibly the world’s first ever mop-cam in Scotland… used as a means of getting the angle just right for spying on his copulating neighbours. When questioned about his activity by the police he apparently wanted to… Read More