Wired News reports that researchers in New Zealand are working on turning Nokia cell phones into AR (augmented reality) controllers. In a game called AR Tennis, a piece of paper is laid on a table to provide framework for the virtual space. To serve, hit the #2 key on the phone. When the ball is in play, players swing their phones like real tennis rackets. A sound and a vibration let them know when they've hit the ball.

Okay, wait.

If you are swinging your cell phone around, how are you supposed to see the screen? I guess you could swat the controller, then look at the display, then swat again and look at the display. Sounds kinda stressful. Brian Ashcraft

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