Here's What's Awesome: Crate Man, Touch-Sensitive Holograms

Time once again for Here's What's Awesome, the moment when the Internet's brightest links come out to shine! Think of us like the Emmys of the Internet, only I'm not showing up in a white tuxedo like Neil Patrick Harris. That's for the best, trust me.

Look! Up in the sky! It's a milk crate... no, it's a LEGO figure...
Australia's newest superhero/street art project is Crate Man! So far his only superpower is that he can show up in unexpected places in Melbourne, but while having a dude made out of recycled milk crates hang out on top of a building may not qualify as a super power, it's still pretty fun. Will Crate Man find his way to the States? Keep watching the rooftops. [RXFresh]

And a whole new Scooby Doo plot device is born
Researchers in Tokyo take the next great step for holographic technology: interactive holograms. The hologram responds to ultrasonic waves and movemenets with a Nintendo Wii controller, so that when the real person, say, puts her/his hand out, the hologram person shakes it. Aside from freaking people out, there are practical potential uses for the technology - you could, for example, set up a virtual lightswitch for a bedridding patient and give him/her a little more control over the surroundings. [Trendhunter]

And the best of the 70's, 80's and today is IN RANGE!
So you're out driving some afternoon, and you're hearing the wise 'n' witty banter that comes from this program, maybe with a certain Internet Sherpa as a guest, and then: no! Static! Soon you'll be out of broadcast range! You try to find the local frequency but you're on the highway, and it's dangerous, and... well, let's say that you make it out of the situation without exploding. This time. IBM is working on a way to keep you safe for next time, teaming satellite navigation with the car radio so you can more easily switch to the stronger frequency while driving. [NewScientist]

Now it's your turn: share an awesome link in the comments. When you do, you'll be nominated for a special award at next year's Awesomeies.

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