Michelle's corner

I happen to be pondering the absurd rights grab on the Occulous Rift today, which is getting the full Faceache (lack of) privacy treatment...

"The T&Cs also claim the right to collect user information, such as where and when the headset is used, even down to the head movements of the user. While that might be worrying to some, it'll be very lucrative for Facebook – ad agencies will pay a fortune to find out what parts of an advert grab someone's attention."

"Concern has also been raised about the always-on nature of the headset. The OVRServer_x64.exe function can be used to keep connections with the Facebook server when the headset is not in use, and some people are worried Facebook is trying to listen in on its surroundings."

... when it crossed my mind. Reading books in VR.

Can anyone imagine wearing a VR headset, looking down at your lap and reading a book, virtually? It would make libraries stunning places. When books exist virtually, they could have their own personalities. The shelves could instantly sort themselves. Books could literally fly around the room, or require being tied down with virtual chains.

Wow. I love imagination. Especially when it is now so close to becoming reality. Allbeit virtual reality...