If you thought holograms were only meant to bring celebrities back from the dead, think again.
With a flick of a switch, the Magic Cube gives you the hologram of a keyboard and a virtual, multi-touch mouse.
The Magic Cube, created by , is a portable, full-sized projection keyboard that works for Bluetooth HID devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Android phones, according to the . It is also compatible with Apple Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and 7 via USB.
The Magic Cube projects a keyboard in front of you and detects your keystrokes, according to a demonstration video. The cube鈥檚 central optical sensor works with an invisible infrared layer to determine the 3-D position of your fingers as you type.
The Magic Cube includes a built-in lithium polymer rechargeable battery, and it has a power-save option so you can turn off the laser projector and activate the sensor with a slight gesture when you want to turn it back on.
Naturally, typing on a hologram will take some getting used to. The demonstration video suggests resting your palms on the work space and elevate your fingers just above the projected keys while typing for the best results. Each key will generate a different sound as you type onto the hologram.
The Magic Cube is available in silver, red, white, or black for $149.99, excluding shipping.
