A bit more about AR (pr LR: Layered Reality) to whet your appetite.
I previously speculated that things would get really interesting when Linden Labs released their AR platform or plugin.
The beauty will not, however, be in the presence of avatars in LayeredReality but in the presence of buildings. That said, being handed virtual flyers by virtual people in real streets has some interest – but only because it beats the real alternative. Handing out flyers is a shit job – something we should use software for.
This, and other examples are at GamesAlFresco’s top 10 augmented reality demos which will revolutionise video games. To a degree, I believe them.
The potential for AR is amazing and finally within our grasp.