0:00:02 > 0:00:05Greetings. I'm the Vlogster and this is Technobabble.
0:00:05 > 0:00:08Get ready for more tech than you can shake a USB stick at.
0:00:25 > 0:00:28On today's show, we are going a little bit Star Wars.
0:00:28 > 0:00:31Do you like my Princess Leia look? Check it.
0:00:31 > 0:00:33Right, coming up, today -
0:00:33 > 0:00:37Maya finds another version of herself in an augmented world.
0:00:37 > 0:00:41I'm a penguin! Woo!
0:00:41 > 0:00:44Aoife has some Easter eggs just in time for Christmas.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48Chocolate not included. Though, do feel free to bring your own.
0:00:48 > 0:00:52And Laila has some "Why didn't I think of that?" tech hacks.
0:00:52 > 0:00:55Who else is constantly putting in their headphones
0:00:55 > 0:00:57the wrong way around?
0:00:57 > 0:00:58But, first, here's my boy Jake
0:00:58 > 0:01:01with the lowdown on games for your phone.
0:01:02 > 0:01:05Today, I've a few games which you can download to your phone
0:01:05 > 0:01:07and play whilst on the move.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10Pop The Lock - this game is all about reflexes and timing.
0:01:10 > 0:01:14Simply tap the screen when the red line hits the yellow dot.
0:01:14 > 0:01:17Make sure you click on the outside of the padlock
0:01:17 > 0:01:20so you have enough space so you can actually see what you are doing.
0:01:20 > 0:01:22The next game I have for you is called Fruit Attacks.
0:01:22 > 0:01:24This is a fast-paced puzzle game.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26I got hooked on it straight away.
0:01:26 > 0:01:30It led to me going downstairs, going in the fridge, getting food
0:01:30 > 0:01:32out of the fridge, coming back upstairs and playing it in my room.
0:01:32 > 0:01:34Whilst eating all the food.
0:01:34 > 0:01:36You can bend and curve your shot
0:01:36 > 0:01:40but the closer you let the fruits get to you before you shoot,
0:01:40 > 0:01:42the more points you score.
0:01:42 > 0:01:46Down The Mountain is a fast-paced arcade game which involves you
0:01:46 > 0:01:48and your character getting from the top of the mountain
0:01:48 > 0:01:51to the bottom of the mountain whilst avoiding obstacles
0:01:51 > 0:01:55such as sticky jam sandwiches, exploding blocks and spikes.
0:01:55 > 0:01:59What are you waiting for? Download a few and see what do you think.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01Game on, Jake. Thanks.
0:02:01 > 0:02:04Right, just need to get one slightly awkward thing out of the way.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08Do not download games or apps without permission from your parents
0:02:08 > 0:02:10and steer clear of any in-app purchases.
0:02:10 > 0:02:14Otherwise, Jabba the Hutt might come around and sit on you.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18Right, I'm in the mood for a question.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21That means finding out what my messaging app is called this week.
0:02:21 > 0:02:24Babble-In. Well, I've had worse.
0:02:24 > 0:02:26Let's see who's babbling today.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29How will augmented reality change in the future?
0:02:29 > 0:02:33Now, there is a question, Hannah. A question I can't answer.
0:02:33 > 0:02:35Let's call in the reinforcements.
0:02:40 > 0:02:44- Hey, lovely Maya.- Vlogster, you surprised me.- Hello.
0:02:44 > 0:02:46OK, Vlogster, what have you got for me?
0:02:46 > 0:02:50One of our babblers would like to know how you humans will be
0:02:50 > 0:02:53using augmented reality in the future.
0:02:53 > 0:02:55OK, cool, I would love to check that out.
0:02:55 > 0:02:57I'm sending Maya off to meet a bunch of UK developers
0:02:57 > 0:03:00that specialise in augmented reality.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03Helping her is techspert Kieran Sawyer
0:03:03 > 0:03:07who knows all about this extra-dimensional technology.
0:03:07 > 0:03:09Thinking about it, you've got virtual reality,
0:03:09 > 0:03:11which I know a little bit about.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14You get something, you put it into the virtual world, it walks around,
0:03:14 > 0:03:18touches things, does things, but augmented - don't have a clue.
0:03:18 > 0:03:20It is essentially the opposite.
0:03:20 > 0:03:23So, we are bringing this virtual content into the real word.
0:03:23 > 0:03:28- So it appears in front of you every day.- How does it actually work?- OK.
0:03:28 > 0:03:29So, what you have is a device
0:03:29 > 0:03:32which we have taught to look for something.
0:03:32 > 0:03:33When it recognises that thing,
0:03:33 > 0:03:37it will create that content and show that content in front of you
0:03:37 > 0:03:40- so it brings it all to life in the real world.- Can you show me?
0:03:40 > 0:03:42Yeah, definitely. So, we have an iPad here,
0:03:42 > 0:03:45which is taught to look for this box.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47Oh, my gosh, it's turned into a cartoon.
0:03:47 > 0:03:50And it's opening. There's a box...
0:03:50 > 0:03:53The box on the table is not doing anything but this box...
0:03:53 > 0:03:57A car has flown out of it. This is insane. How is it doing this?
0:03:57 > 0:03:59So, what it's doing is it's looking at this
0:03:59 > 0:04:00and it's recognising the box.
0:04:00 > 0:04:03When it recognises the box, it shows this content.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06So, if you don't like that colour, you could change it.
0:04:06 > 0:04:11Wow. So, I'm literally editing this box. But not in real life.
0:04:11 > 0:04:13I'm so confused.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16You can move... Wow. And how does the technology work behind this?
0:04:16 > 0:04:19Essentially, we've got a device that has an app on,
0:04:19 > 0:04:21and we're looking for something.
0:04:21 > 0:04:23We've taught the device what to look for and
0:04:23 > 0:04:26when it recognises it, it starts to make the magic come alive.
0:04:26 > 0:04:29I've showed you a really simple version which involved the car.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32Now, I've got something really cutting edge. What do you think?
0:04:32 > 0:04:34Yeah, let's go and have a look.
0:04:37 > 0:04:40So, this is putting you into augmented reality.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43- It's live and not many people have done it.- How is that happening?
0:04:43 > 0:04:46We've got a camera there with infrared sensors.
0:04:46 > 0:04:48When you move around, that tracks your body.
0:04:48 > 0:04:52All those movements that you do then appear here in real time.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55- OK, so, that is me and my favourite dress.- That is you right there.
0:04:55 > 0:04:57Right, while Maya's busy,
0:04:57 > 0:05:01the tablet is programmed to recognise the big picture of a wooden door
0:05:01 > 0:05:03and when the tablet sees the door,
0:05:03 > 0:05:05it puts digital Maya in a scene with it.
0:05:05 > 0:05:09- What I can do is start throwing some stuff at you.- Wow.
0:05:09 > 0:05:12- What did you just throw?- Pies. - Pies at me?- Yeah.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15- I want to be something else. - Something else?
0:05:16 > 0:05:20I'm a penguin! Whoo!
0:05:20 > 0:05:22- Shall we turn you back to yourself again?- Yeah.
0:05:22 > 0:05:27- Back to normality.- From here, spitting image.- Perfect.
0:05:27 > 0:05:31Hi, Maya 2, covered in spiders.
0:05:32 > 0:05:34So, what is AR actually used for right now?
0:05:34 > 0:05:37Might be using it for learning things, like at school.
0:05:37 > 0:05:40So, at the moment, it might be that you'll learn about volcanoes.
0:05:40 > 0:05:42Volcanoes are quite difficult to understand
0:05:42 > 0:05:45because you can't go up and see one, it's a bit dangerous.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48But what we could do is create a 3-D version that then could
0:05:48 > 0:05:52explode in front of you, show how they explode, cut them apart,
0:05:52 > 0:05:55you can look inside the volcanoes and see exactly how it works.
0:05:55 > 0:05:56How will it change in the future?
0:05:56 > 0:05:59In the future, I don't think we'll need devices at all.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02We're going to be able to walk around and just see AR.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05It will be part of everyday life and we'll probably struggle to
0:06:05 > 0:06:08tell the difference between what is AR and what's not AR, actually.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10That is insane, Kieran.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13I'm still trying to get my mind around it right now.
0:06:13 > 0:06:16- Talk about jumping out of the screen at you.- You're not wrong, Maya.
0:06:16 > 0:06:18But there's more. This is HoloLens,
0:06:18 > 0:06:22a smart glasses headset that mixes reality with holograms.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26There's no screen or mouse, just holograms created by gestures,
0:06:26 > 0:06:30apps controlled by your voice and navigating with glances.
0:06:30 > 0:06:34This much-anticipated bit of kit could transform the everyday way
0:06:34 > 0:06:35we interact with the world,
0:06:35 > 0:06:40from making your TV massive to doing spells like Harry Potter
0:06:40 > 0:06:42and even playing golf on Mars.
0:06:42 > 0:06:43That is out of this world.
0:06:43 > 0:06:46Hmm. Nearly 7% funny there, Maya.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49American thrill-seekers are working on combining virtual
0:06:49 > 0:06:52and augmented reality to make real-world video games.
0:06:52 > 0:06:55Like a cross between Laser Quest and a games console,
0:06:55 > 0:06:59this could be the theme park of the future, letting you take down fantasy
0:06:59 > 0:07:03monsters and interact with physical objects in a truly immersive world.
0:07:03 > 0:07:06- Bring it on. When can I have a go? - Not now, that's for sure,
0:07:06 > 0:07:09there's tech for the taking.
0:07:09 > 0:07:13But, first, what is R2-D2 short for?
0:07:13 > 0:07:15Because he's got little legs!
0:07:15 > 0:07:19Ha-ha! Laila, save me.
0:07:21 > 0:07:25Hi, guys. So, today, I'm going to share with you some super awesome
0:07:25 > 0:07:30life hacks that hopefully should make your life that much easier.
0:07:30 > 0:07:32Who else is constantly putting in their headphones
0:07:32 > 0:07:34the wrong way around?
0:07:34 > 0:07:37Select one of the earpieces, it doesn't matter which one,
0:07:37 > 0:07:40I prefer the left because it is easier to remember.
0:07:40 > 0:07:41What you want to do is
0:07:41 > 0:07:43create a very small knot.
0:07:43 > 0:07:45You don't want it too loose
0:07:45 > 0:07:48because it will unravel
0:07:48 > 0:07:49but you don't want it too tight
0:07:49 > 0:07:53because you're going to ruin your headphones and you don't want that.
0:07:53 > 0:07:55If you have friends like mine,
0:07:55 > 0:07:58then they're probably constantly borrowing your things.
0:07:58 > 0:08:01Get your friends to hold whatever it is they are borrowing from you
0:08:01 > 0:08:05and simply snap a picture.
0:08:05 > 0:08:06And that is it.
0:08:06 > 0:08:09You will never forget who borrowed what and when.
0:08:09 > 0:08:12Here is a study hack that beats all study hacks.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14And I think you will agree.
0:08:14 > 0:08:17To create this easy readable attachment,
0:08:17 > 0:08:19here is what you will need.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21A trouser hanger, a laptop,
0:08:21 > 0:08:23and your assignment or notes.
0:08:23 > 0:08:26Attach one of the clips to your laptop,
0:08:26 > 0:08:29then clip your notes in the other.
0:08:29 > 0:08:33Voila! Everything you need to complete your homework
0:08:33 > 0:08:35within easy reach.
0:08:35 > 0:08:37Laila, always a pleasure, never a chore.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40OK, question time. Accessing Babble-In.
0:08:40 > 0:08:44Here, Vlogster, could we build a real lightsaber?
0:08:47 > 0:08:51AS DARTH VADER: The force is strong with this one.
0:08:51 > 0:08:54Great question, Eugene.
0:08:54 > 0:08:55I've always wanted a lightsaber.
0:08:55 > 0:08:58Powerful enough to cut through reinforced steel,
0:08:58 > 0:09:00Stormtroopers and cute little kittens.
0:09:00 > 0:09:03Ooh, maybe not kittens.
0:09:03 > 0:09:04Accessing databanks.
0:09:04 > 0:09:09A Star Wars fan in the US of A claims to have built something close
0:09:09 > 0:09:12to a lightsaber using a powerful blue laser
0:09:12 > 0:09:16and two strong lithium-ion batteries.
0:09:16 > 0:09:18This DIY version can burn through paper,
0:09:18 > 0:09:23cardboard tubes and even a plastic ping-pong ball. But there is a flaw.
0:09:23 > 0:09:27Unlike a classic lightsaber, which has a short easy-to-handle beam,
0:09:27 > 0:09:31this home-made laser never stops unless something gets in the way,
0:09:31 > 0:09:34and that means in the throes of battle,
0:09:34 > 0:09:37the slightest slip from your laser lightsaber could
0:09:37 > 0:09:38take out your enemies, friends,
0:09:38 > 0:09:42or that unsuspecting person waiting for the bus.
0:09:42 > 0:09:44Back to the drawing board.
0:09:44 > 0:09:45And staying in America,
0:09:45 > 0:09:49a defence firm has developed the metal vapour torch.
0:09:49 > 0:09:53It looks just like an ordinary torch but at the push of a button,
0:09:53 > 0:09:58fires out a fiery blade powerful enough to slice through solid metal.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01This jet of flame is created by a chemical reaction
0:10:01 > 0:10:05between copper oxide, magnesium and aluminium particles.
0:10:05 > 0:10:09Sadly, the torch's effect only lasts a few seconds.
0:10:09 > 0:10:13Useless if you're mid-duel with a Sith Lord who won't hesitate
0:10:13 > 0:10:16to finish you off as you fumble to find a refill.
0:10:16 > 0:10:21There is a "new hope", though, because techsperts at Harvard
0:10:21 > 0:10:25and MIT universities have made an unusual discovery.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28Light is made from tiny particles called photons.
0:10:28 > 0:10:32Most of the time, photons weigh nothing and don't like to play.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35If you shoot one laser beam at another, the photons in them
0:10:35 > 0:10:39just pass right through each other without so much as a high five.
0:10:39 > 0:10:41But in an extremely cold vacuum chamber,
0:10:41 > 0:10:45researchers got photons to join together, making completely
0:10:45 > 0:10:49new hardened molecules that behaved very differently.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52These photons pushed against and deflected each other,
0:10:52 > 0:10:55just like a Jedi lightsaber.
0:10:55 > 0:10:57Well, there you go.
0:10:57 > 0:11:01Coming soon, possibly, in a galaxy not so far, far away.
0:11:01 > 0:11:05Next up, it's Aoife, with an early Christmas present - Easter eggs.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07Ooh, by the way, Aoife...
0:11:07 > 0:11:09AS DARTH VADER: I am your father.
0:11:09 > 0:11:11HE BREATHES HEAVILY
0:11:11 > 0:11:15Easter eggs in games are fun little secret that players
0:11:15 > 0:11:17must search high and low for to find
0:11:17 > 0:11:20and you'd be surprised at how many games have them tucked away.
0:11:20 > 0:11:24Chocolate not included, though do feel free to bring your own.
0:11:24 > 0:11:28Lego Jurassic World is one such game and one of its secrets is
0:11:28 > 0:11:32quite literally buried within the raptor dig site.
0:11:32 > 0:11:33If you look to the right of the screen,
0:11:33 > 0:11:36you will see a man find a licence plate and then throw it away.
0:11:36 > 0:11:38But if you are up on your movie trivia,
0:11:38 > 0:11:41you will recognise Outatime as the iconic
0:11:41 > 0:11:44plate from the DeLorean in the Back To The Future films.
0:11:44 > 0:11:48So, you two, um, dig up dinosaurs?
0:11:48 > 0:11:52There are loads of Easter eggs in Super Mario Maker
0:11:52 > 0:11:55and most of those can be found right there in the title screen
0:11:55 > 0:11:57when you first start the game.
0:11:57 > 0:12:00For instance, you can touch the M in Mario to make it flip upside down
0:12:00 > 0:12:03and hear his nemesis Wario laughing.
0:12:03 > 0:12:08Or you can give the R a tickle and summon his best dinosaur pal Yoshi.
0:12:11 > 0:12:15We all love Star Wars, right? And we all love Jar Jar Binks, right?
0:12:15 > 0:12:18Well, no, actually, he's not exactly everyone's favourite
0:12:18 > 0:12:21character since his disastrous introduction in The Phantom Menace.
0:12:21 > 0:12:26Though we're not entirely safe from his shrieking in Disney Infinity 3.0
0:12:26 > 0:12:31an unlikely hero rises up to take revenge on behalf of our eardrums.
0:12:31 > 0:12:34During the Rise Against The Empire Play Set,
0:12:34 > 0:12:37you can enter Jabba the Hutt's palace on Tatooine.
0:12:37 > 0:12:38Once inside, head over to the left,
0:12:38 > 0:12:42and you will see a familiar face frozen in carbonite.
0:12:42 > 0:12:45See, we knew Jabba the Hutt wasn't such a bad guy after all.
0:12:45 > 0:12:49Thanking you, Aoife. So, just time for another babble buster.
0:12:49 > 0:12:53And my third favourite letter of the alphabet, A.
0:12:53 > 0:12:56A for artificial intelligence.
0:12:56 > 0:12:59Artificial intelligence or AI is the intelligence
0:12:59 > 0:13:01exhibited by machines or software.
0:13:01 > 0:13:04The phrase was first coined in 1955
0:13:04 > 0:13:07by American computer scientist John McCarthy.
0:13:07 > 0:13:09He was interested in the engineering
0:13:09 > 0:13:11and science of making intelligent machines.
0:13:11 > 0:13:1560 years later, some people believe that in the near future,
0:13:15 > 0:13:19machines will become so clever that they will take over the world.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22Near future? Erm, hello! I'm already here!
0:13:22 > 0:13:26That's it for today. May the force be with you.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29Next time on Technobabble,
0:13:29 > 0:13:31Frankie finds out how technology is
0:13:31 > 0:13:34helping to train Team GB's top athletes,
0:13:34 > 0:13:37Rita takes us behind the scenes and Google HQ,
0:13:37 > 0:13:40and Ellie is back and she's got her geek on.