iNaked Application for iPhone Could Bring World Peace [Nsfw]

January 17, 2010 by admin · Comment
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I wish this iPhone video app to get people naked in real time actually worked as perfectly as shown here. In fact, I wish it just existed, period. For now, I would just get amused by the perfect choreography. [Nomao]

iNaked Application for iPhone Could Bring World Peace [Nsfw]

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Now You Can See Through Buildings Like Batman Bin Suparman [Augmented Reality]

January 17, 2010 by admin · Comment
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Taking a hint from how the F-35 demon helmet maps multiple video feeds into a 3D space, a Carnegie Mellon University team has created an augmented reality car system to see through any massive obstacle. The objective: Avoid car collisions.

The system takes video from two cameras and mixes them into one, creating the illusion of being able to see through any object. A video processing system uses one of the cameras—installed in the car—as a reference, comparing that source image with the other camera. By identifying common points, the software can distort the second camera’s video feed to match the driver’s view. The matching perspective video feed gets projected onto the windshield, allowing the driver to see through walls in a natural, seamless way.

The Carnegie Mellon team, lead by Yaser Sheikh, thinks that the system could be easily implemented by tapping into the CCTV camera networks available in most major cities.

I’m glad to see that someone is thinking about actually making CCTV useful for everyone, but why people spend time creating these absurdly useful, accident-preventing augmented reality systems. instead of actually working in making a software like iNaked (NSFW) a reality, is beyond me. [New Scientist—Thanks Jimmy Flores]

Now You Can See Through Buildings Like Batman Bin Suparman [Augmented Reality]

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BumBot Creator Running for Atlanta Mayor, BumBot to Be Deputy Mayor [Robots]

August 18, 2009 by admin · Comment
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Remember Rufus Terrill and his BumBot? Well, the crazy bastard is running for mayor of Atlanta now on an anti-bum platform. And yes, he still has that robot. [The Awl]

BumBot Creator Running for Atlanta Mayor, BumBot to Be Deputy Mayor [Robots]

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PS3 Firmware 3.0 Brings Bigger Icons and Better Themes [PS3]

August 18, 2009 by admin · Comment
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I’m actually a big fan of Sony’s XMB, but if I didn’t own a large plasma, it would be pretty tough to read. Luckily, some interface tweaks are coming in Sony’s 3.0 firmware to address the problem.

Specifically, a new “What’s New” folder replaces the Information Board. Highlighting this folder produces large icon pop-ups that will link you straight to a recently played game or a spot on the web. This icon system is used in the PS Store as well, connecting you to video content and games with a bit more ease.

Themes, too, are seeing a bit of a revamp, including premium options with avatars and animated backdrops. Yeah, premium themes copy Microsoft a bit, but that’s not necessarily bad for anyone.

For a better picture of the new stuff than my words can paint, Sony has made this video for you. Enjoy it, friends.

Look for firmware 3.0 “soon.” [PlayStation Blog]

PS3 Firmware 3.0 Brings Bigger Icons and Better Themes [PS3]

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Vincent Price Promises 3D Pictures That Are ‘Three Times as Thrilling’ [Retromodo]

May 13, 2009 by admin · Comment
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ed229_vinceprice Vincent Price Promises 3D Pictures That Are Three Times as Thrilling [Retromodo] Is there anything better than watching Vincent Price try to sell an insanely complicated 3D camera as simple? No, no there isn’t.