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Tech NewsA Dome Packed With 480 Cameras Captures Detailed 3D Images In Motion
If you’ve ever watched behind-the-scenes footage of a film with extensive visual effects, you’ve probably seen actors wearing ping-pong ball covered motion capture suits bringing digital characters to life. But researchers at Carnegie Mellon have come up with a better way to capture 3D motion that can be implemented almost anywhere, even inside an entire … Continued
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Tech NewsDesignWhy No One Bothers Putting Apostrophes in “Don’t Walk” Signs
No one is sure when exactly the first WALK/DONT WALK style signs were installed. Even the Federal Highway Administration isn’t sure, though it is thought that the first such sign was likely installed sometime in the early to mid-1930s. These signs didn’t say “WALK/DONT WALK” at all. Rather, according to the FHA, the earliest signs … Continued
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Tech NewsThe 9 Most Popular Apps No One Uses Anymore
When the App Store first appeared more than a year after the iPhone’s debut, we were in awe. The possibilities seemed endless! And the first thing most of us did with all that infinite opportunity? Use our phones to feign binge drinking. The App Store of 2008 and the years that followed was an entirely … Continued
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Tech News
I Shot Targets With the Oculus Rift’s Coolest New Virtual Gun
If you have even a passing relationship with video games, you’ve probably picked up a gun controller. It’s a gimmick, sure, but it’s a great one. And thanks to the Oculus Rift and Trinity VR’s Magnum, it’s about to get even cooler. Much like your old Nintendo Zapper or your Sega Saturn Stunner (you dweeb), … Continued
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The 2015 Sienna Has a Mic to Help You Shout All the Way to the Back Seat
Toyota realizes that few customers shopping for a minivan care about horsepower or zero to sixty times—they’re basically looking for the easiest way to haul kids. So on its 2015 Sienna, the automaker is introducing a rather clever new feature called Driver Easy Speak which amplifies the driver’s voice with a dedicated mic so that … Continued
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Tech NewsSploidCool new X-Wing Mark II revealed in new Star Wars VII video
A new J. J. Abrams’ Star Wars VII video shows a new version of the X-Wing starfighter. It may look like a Z-95 Headhunter because it doesn’t appear to have the classic s-foils that open to give it it’s X attack shape, but this official tweet says it’s the real thing. So, ladies and gentlenerds, … Continued
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Tech NewsGoogle
Set Reminders in Google Now Just By Searching Text on Your Laptop
Google Now reminders are great, but if you don’t feel like pulling out your phone and whispering part of your to-do list at it, there is now another way: Just hammer it into your search bar. As uncovered by Google Operating System, Google Now will take reminders through Google.com or through the omnibox in Chrome, … Continued
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Tech NewsSploidLonely skater explores eerie Los Angeles empty of any cars
Filmmaker Russell Houghten created the illusion that the skaters in this video were travelling alone thru an abandoned Los Angeles, an eerie view of a city that is always brimming with heavy traffic. A lot of the time they were in fact mixing with speeding traffic which he later patiently removed in post-production. The film … Continued
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Hasbro Won’t Mind If You Design (And Sell) Your Own 3D-Printed Toys
The advent of online file sharing made it easy for anyone to copy and distribute media for free, and many feel—and fear—that 3D printing will eventually do the same for physical products. So it’s surprisingly refreshing to hear that a corporation like Hasbro has decided to embrace 3D printing, and will work with Shapeways to … Continued
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Tech NewsMicrosoft
If You Still Care About 3D, the Xbox One is Getting 3D Blu-ray Support
If you are one of that rare breed of AV fanatics that has both a 3D TV and a selection of 3D Blu-rays, Microsoft’s next update for the Xbox One is just for you. The next firmware update for the console will bring with it support for 3D Blu-ray playback, potentially removing the need for … Continued
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Tech NewsTry Listening to “Danger Zone” Without Feeling Like a Hero
This was bound to happen. After spending three hours writing about 80s music and flying dog-dragons, I can’t stop listening to 80s music. I did, however, graduate to the guitar-shredding Kenny Loggins version of 80s music and F-14s. You should, too. “Danger Zone” remains one of the greatest get-pumped-up songs of an entire generation, and … Continued
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Tech NewsHow The Neverending Story Taught Us to Love 80s Synth-Pop
Exactly 30 years ago today, the world saw The NeverEnding Story for the first time. It was a time before CGI, when you had to make fantasy movies with puppets. But nothing feels old fashioned about the synth-laden, sunset-colored theme song by Giorgio Moroder. The flying dragon-dog was pretty cool, too. While animatronics were on … Continued
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Tech NewsSploid
Rare photos reveal fascinating views of the Apollo 11 moon landing
You’re looking at Buzz Aldrin lifting his boot before taking the photo of the most iconic footprint in history. It’s one of the many discarded Apollo images stored in NASA’s archives. Here’s a collection of those rare, funny, intimate, and always fascinating views to celebrate the 45 anniversary of the landing on the Moon. Blurry … Continued
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Bring Forth the Space-Cake!
We can’t always be all serious and nostalgic. It’s time to bust out a gif party of space-cakes. While we’re really hoping for some good moons, landings, and other astronomy themes, we won’t snub a sweet taste of planetary science, geoscience or scifi-inspired baking. https://gizmodo.com/do-you-remember-the-moon-landings-1607922845 https://gizmodo.com/stop-everything-and-look-at-the-greatest-science-cake-e-1555569891 https://gizmodo.com/geocakes-are-pretty-delicious-geology-lessons-1583442366 https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-comes-for-tea-at-uc-berkeley-1559231271 Top image: Is this adorable cake-and-cupcake combo … Continued
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These Photos of Rest Areas Will Make You Want to Take a Road Trip
The rest areas were always my favorite parts of road trips. There was room to walk around and, somewhere, a vending area. I always got lost in the weird maps and wondered who used those curious barbecues. And so when I saw Nicolò Sertorios blissfully barren photo series, I wanted to hop in the car. … Continued
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Tech NewsPrivacy and Security
The Phones on Air Force One Look Like Iron Man Accessories
Despite Harrison Ford’s best attempts to enlighten us, Air Force One remains a mysterious place. Pretty much the only time you get to see the inside of the president’s awesome airplane is when the White House photographer offers a peek. Ever notice how weird the phones look? The SIGINT nerds over at Top Level Communications … Continued
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Anti-Homeless Laws and @HiddenCash: What’s Ruining Our Cities This Week
Legislation that criminalizes the homeless in Maine. A report that recommends bulldozing a fifth of Detroit. And treasure hunters digging up a California park. Plus an update: One man’s plan to ruin an entire state by carving it up WITH LIES. It’s What’s Ruining Our Cities. Anti-homeless legislation is ruining Portland, Maine This is one … Continued