Spectra Visual Newsreader
client: msnbc.com
media: web, installation

Spectra is an experimental online news viewing application for msnbc.com content, utilizing the site's 100+ RSS feeds. Users create custom sets of feeds and can explore them in a three dimensional space. Individual stories can be saved to the NewsCollector for later viewing. A variety of viewing states include a webcam-based Color Sensor and an Audio Sensor.

launch Spectra




Orbital View, color-coded headlines swirl in a 3D space




Adding channels, choose from over 150 feeds from msnbc.com




Auto View, news items spiral out of your control




News item, view full story or add to NewsCollector for later




NewsCollector, saves stories so that you can view them later




In addition to the web application, Spectra Touch kiosks were installed in the msnbc.com Digital Café in Rockefeller Center




Visitors to the café can catch up on the latest news


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