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The prestigious Stupid Shit No One Needs & Terrible Ideas Hackathonis dumb as heck and it’s coming back.Creators Amelia Winger-Bearskin and Sam Lavigne announced on Twitter last night that a new hackathon is scheduled for February, with more details forthcoming.
The Brooklyn technologist-heavy Stupid Shit No One Needs & Terrible Ideas Hackathon has produced some disruptive projects and illustrious alumni.
There’s Rearview Mirror, for instance, by Matt Romein and Sam Sadtler. Rearview Mirror allows a person to see what’s behind them in virtual reality by hooking up a camera to the back of an Oculus Rift. It’s a bit like the cameras new cars have in the back of them for parallel parking.
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