Word: virtualization
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...glimpse of the future. Interested viewers could use their remotes to click on an icon and find out what colors the car comes in, what the interior looks like, how much the car costs and where they could finance it. What's more, they could assemble a virtual version of their dream car with all the desired options and e-mail it to Opel via their TV. Wish list in hand, Opel then searched for the closest dealers with the cars that most nearly matched and then contacted viewers to find out if they would like to test drive real...
...technology truly change such a remote place? Harald Kjensli, Modalen's official computer manager, is counting on it. He expects residents will apply for building permits online and eventually hold virtual town meetings. Kids will be able to retrieve assignments and hand in homework via the school's Web pages. That's especially appealing to older students: with no secondary school in town, they currently face a daily two-hour bus commute. Other, unexpected innovations are sure to follow. Opinion pollster Norsk Gallup is participating in the experiment to gauge the effect of high-speed Internet access. As Eck puts...
...resistant to some options. Ashley still goes out to shop: she wants to touch the fruit in the market herself. When she is in a rush, she sends Raymond a short message via cell phone saying what she'd like him to pick up. She refuses to use the virtual Post-it note system on the home's portal - which is accessed only via the computer (a similar product features prominently in the plans of many appliance makers). The first and last time the Tangs tried their home videoconferencing equipment was during the crowded press conference held to unveil their...
...Hotel Room, a program that lets players assume the role of rock maniac on the road, is just one of the many ideas for interaction at broadband TV channel MTV Live, which will launch in Sweden and France in June. Want to be a graphic artist? Viewers can assemble virtual environments and e-mail their creations for consideration as background images. Is screenwriting more up your alley? MTV Live will let you select characters and write dialogue for short videos. Would-be maestros can mix and submit music to serenade MTV Live presenters. The new channel will also feature exclusive...
...pundits are right, it won't be long before all types of shows get more interactive. Then you, too, will have a chance to call the tune - or trash a virtual hotel suite...