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Augmented Reality Links of the Week- January 7, 2011

Here are the stories that got the most activity on the Augmented Reality Facebook Group this week:

• Mobile augmented reality is overhyped technology for now: Forrester – Mobile Marketer – Research
• Augmented Reality Magic Mirror using Kinect
• Recon details next-gen GPS goggle technology: Android, Bluetooth, endless fantasies — Engadget

The Most Impressive Kinect Hack Yet – Minority Report

Since the Microsoft Kinect came out last month, people have been hacking it in some pretty amazing ways (there’s even a blog dedicated to showcasing the hacks).  Yesterday,  Engadget pointed us towards a hack that’s the most impressive one I’ve seen so far.  Remember Tom Cruise’s computer system from the movie “Minority Report”?  The one that he controlled entirely through his motions?  Well, imagine that computer system, only Tom Cruise doesn’t need to wear gloves with lights on his finger tips anymore.

Watch the video below, and then think about how amazing it would be if you could lose the remote and control your internet connected TV in this manner.

Do you think there’s a more impressive hack out there?  Let us know your thoughts below, or get a hold of me on twitter.

Facial Tracking Via Mobile Phone

Pretty cool video via Engadget showing real-time facial tracking on the front facing cam of the Nokia N900.  More details here.  Amazing…