Given any event, somebody is going to get worked up about it, and it is the media’s job to make sure that you know. Drama sells advertising.
Science fiction uses it because it’s dramatic. It films well.
Just a tiny comment on this. @crayfish shared this link with us not too long ago on Discord and this company basically has the technology to emulate focal length on the ‘HUD’. Add some software tricks to this technology and the depth of HUD elements can be where they are supposed to be. Article is a very interesting read on VR/AR/MR in general and probably belongs in this thread anyway…
‘Star Trek’ and NASA: A Mind-Meld of Science Fiction and Fact in Pictures - space.com
Uhura Opens Shuttle Comms
Actress Nichelle Nichols (Uhura in Star Trek) toured Johnson Space Center in Houston on March 4, 1977, while Apollo 12 lunar module pilot and Skylab II commander Alan Bean showed her what it felt like inside the Lower Body Negative Pressure Device and showed her how the Shuttle Procedures Simulator operated.
Credit: NASA
NASA Sends Off Star Trek: Enterprise
Scott Bakula, who played Captain Jonathan Archer on Star Trek: Enterprise, stands with astronauts Terry Virts and Mike Fincke on set. The two astronauts made guest appearances on the series finale episode “These Are The Voyages …” March 2005.
Credit: NASA
Interesting, this looks far more advanced that ‘dumb’ transparent screens.
I wonder what the resolution is.
Then, I wonder how it will be abused…
The Thing Cinematographer Reveals a Long-Hidden Secret - screenrant.com
As reported by /Film, cinematographer Dean Cundey has finally seen fit to reveal one facet of the infamous movie monster’s nature that he and Carpenter have kept under wraps about The Thing for thirty-four years. As featured in the exclusive commentary included on the forthcoming 2K Blu-ray rerelease from Scream Factory (due out October 11, 2016), Carpenter always wanted a visual cue to be in place to hint at which crew members were still human at any point over the course of the production’s runtime. Speaking to how they want about achieving this, Cundey states on the 2K Blu-ray commentary:
“You’ll notice there’s always an eye light, we call it, a little gleam in the eye of the actor. It gives life.”
The Thing 2K Blu-ray rerelease arrives on October 11th, 2016.
Source: /Film
Star Trek: Discovery Title Explained by Bryan Fuller - comicbook.com
Executive producer and showrunner Bryan Fuller has now explored Star Trek: Discovery’s name in greater detail. In addition to explaining its significance, Fuller has expounded upon what the show’s title means for the future of the larger Star Trek franchise.
“This ship is called the Discovery for a few reasons. Not the least of which is Stanley Kubrick’s contribution to the Discovery on 2001: A Space Odyssey, NASA’s vessel the Discovery, and also the sense of discovery. [It’s about] what the word ‘discovery’ means to Star Trek audiences who have been promised a future by Gene Roddenberry where we come together as a planet and seek new worlds and new alien races to explore and understand and collaborate with.”
Star Trek: The Next Generation Computer Voice May Be Featured on Discovery - screenrant.com
Majel Barrett-Roddenberry. One of the franchise’s driving forces, the actress and producer first appeared in The Original Series as Nurse Chapel, and later on The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine as Deanna Troi’s meddling mother Lwaxana.
As beloved as her onscreen characters have been, her most iconic Trek role undoubtedly belongs to her voice. As the ship’s computer, Roddenberry has guided numerous crews on their many missions, aiding with riddles and providing a source of reassurance. Her now familiar dulcet tones might even make their return for CBS All Access’ Star Trek: Discovery, as well as finding a new home on phones everywhere.
Despite her passing in 2008, a recent message from the Roddenberry Twitter account (via Gizmodo) announced that “Majel’s voice is recorded phonetically,” adding that “we’re working to get her voice for things such as Siri.” Theoretically, with her voice stored syllable by syllable in an archive, the late actress could power thousands of fans’ smartphones and tablets, responding reassuringly to their questions and direction requests – assuming Apple allows third-party apps that is. If the tech company says no, it wouldn’t be surprising if app developers create their own of Roddenberry’s voice for Google or Window’s Siri equivalent, Cortana.
Source: Roddenberry
I would really like her voice for my windows TTS and I guess also on android.
Yes, I’m subscribed to that channel.
Ongoing kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ozmarecords/voyager-golden-record-40th-anniversary-edition?ref=hero
I’ve been enjoying this youtube channel while at work. SciFi and science discussion.
Right into the Uncanny Valley…
I feel sorry for the shark.
Great white shark smashes into diver’s cage off Mexico
Was that a camera he handed to the helper? That would be some awesome footage 
That is the coolest thing I’ve read all week. Sign me up. Mars is a bit far but I can handle LEO just fine!
Edit/Disclaimer: I checked the website and it looks about as ready as Mars One to happen but hey, maybe it’ll turn into something.
I signed up. Welcome new Asgardians.
I’ll be doing EVA repair and waste management.
Looks cool, but I’m remaining pretty skeptical until they have a bit more to show for themselves
Rare lunar rainbow photographed over Northern England. These so-called ‘moonbows’ form when moonlight is refracted by moisture in atmosphere
https://twitter.com/ABC/status/788093321277218816/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc^tfw
This is Neat
So is Formula E for those who may be interested.