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Extreme computer "case modding" community has some truly talented designers, who are as passionate about their PC cases, as MI6 wizards were about James Bond killer gadgetsExtreme computer "case modding" community has some truly talented designers,... more
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Photo scientists at Stanford University's Computer Graphics Laboratory have conceived of what is probably the world's first open-source camera. Their contraption, dubbed the Frankencamera, consists of a Nokia N95 mobile phone camera module; a circuit board; a couple of lenses from Canon; and Linux for all the open-source goodness.
The current prototype of the Frankencamera is constructed from off-the-shelf parts, in some cases borrowed from dead cameras. Its creators say it's ugly--thus the name.
Now, you may be wondering what the big deal is about having an open-source operating system on cameras. Well, it means programmers can create algorithms to process images differently or even better than what brands such as Canon and Nikon are currently offering.
An open-source platform will also give savvy users a wide range of customization options. For instance, photojournalists can program their dSLRs to activate certain settings when a particular lens or accessory is attached.
For now, the scientists have tweaked their Frankencamera to snap high dynamic range pictures, but they are trying to make their snapper churn out better-quality videos by using high-resolution pictures. In a year, they hope to distribute the platform at minimal cost to computational photography researchers and courses worldwide. Check out the video for more details.Photo scientists at Stanford University's Computer Graphics Laboratory have... more
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Behind The Scenes At Netflix
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There's been plenty of bikes that have folded over the years, but many have small wheels or are heavy. Well the 'Contortionist' seems to address these problems. It's has full sized wheels, is (fairly) lightweight and supposedly folds and unfolds without too much elbow grease.
Check the video, make your own mind up...There's been plenty of bikes that have folded over the years, but many have small... more
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Here's Pocket-Lint's pick of the best high-tech drinks despensers.
There is of course, Coca Cola's new Freestyle machine - which offers up to 100 different flavours chosen through its touchscreen display. Plus some truly scien-tastic new ones (well I'd never heard of them before...)
Hitachi has one with a biometric reader - so it knows who you are and possibly what's best for you. As well as an earthquake-ready machine that has a 'free' mode in the event of a catastrophe.Here's Pocket-Lint's pick of the best high-tech drinks despensers.
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Like listening to the radio but tired of dials and buttons? No? Well, er, moving on - here's an alarm clock radio that's in cube format (it seems Nintendo *didn't* patent the shape after all) and you change stations by flipping the thing on a different side.
They should be out by Christmas - no idea of the price.Like listening to the radio but tired of dials and buttons? No? Well, er, moving on... more
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All these amazing pictures were created on Apple iPhones, drawn using the artists' fingers on screens no more than 3.5 inches wide. To create your own mobile masterpiece, you simply select the shade and size of brush-stroke you want by touching the screen, then paint by dragging your finger across it.All these amazing pictures were created on Apple iPhones, drawn using the... more
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Read this very carefully, it may change your life - if you're a praying mantis.....
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I love this one - especially the proper scientific experiment... this "bioanalytical study of the antioxidant activities of martinis" published by the BMJ. Apparently a shaken martini could be better for you. Now if only I had known I could do experiments like this is Chemistry Class.
More strange experiments please.....I love this one - especially the proper scientific experiment... this... more
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Ever wondered how the NASA billions are spent? The British Antarctic Survey has revealed that - when they're not using satellites to track rogue terrorists and hedge fund managers, they're looking for Penguin colonies by spotting poo trails....
excellent....Ever wondered how the NASA billions are spent? The British Antarctic Survey has... more
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New Scientist have got together a stack of this year's best visual illusions...go and take a look!New Scientist have got together a stack of this year's best visual illusions...go... more
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Apparently youtube has been hit by a rash of proper porn, rather than the stuff people try to find every day... their hits must have soared!Apparently youtube has been hit by a rash of proper porn, rather than the stuff people... more
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Ever deleted a gently embarrassing photo from Facebook? Well, conspiracy theorists around the World, it doesn't go away - and huge files of zombie photos are ready to re-emerge!Ever deleted a gently embarrassing photo from Facebook? Well, conspiracy theorists... more
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The Lego Renaissance gathers pace with the launch of Lego Architect, allowing you to create Frank Lloyd Wright in your living room....The Lego Renaissance gathers pace with the launch of Lego Architect, allowing you to... more
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There's a sad inevitability to this, but those old fashioned games that require human weakness to make them interesting are under threat from AI providing smart alternatives.
Me - I prefer human face-to-face over some invisible opponent anytime...There's a sad inevitability to this, but those old fashioned games that require... more
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Let's hear it for Wolfram Alpha...hmmm...think they need to do some work on branding
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Challenge for Current community - there MUST be dumber stuff to buy on the web than the fantastic treasure trove on stupid.com - great url, and wonderfully tacky low-grade site.
Tell me about stupider buys than this???Challenge for Current community - there MUST be dumber stuff to buy on the web than... more
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Ok, so on certain occasions you might have been called a sponger...and at times your brain might have felt a little spongy after a night of poor behaviour... Well here's why!
Does the picture remind you of anyone?Ok, so on certain occasions you might have been called a sponger...and at times your... more
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The ever amazing "coolest gadgets" site regularly showcases truly pointless gadgetry in an attempt to get people to buy something.
Today we have the fantastic USB Recharchable Torch with card-reader....yum
So, Current Community, let's start a poll on the world's most pointless gadgets...The ever amazing "coolest gadgets" site regularly showcases truly pointless... more
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