Day: February 4, 2017

Hyperrealistic humanoid sculptures invade ARKEN museum in Copenhagen

From 4 February hair-raising, hyperrealistic humanoid sculptures invade ARKEN in a major exhibition under the title GOSH! Is it Alive? With technical perfection, disturbances of scale, presence and humour the works raise highly topical issues about what it means to be human right now as robot technology and artificial intelligence gain ground in radical ways. Hyperrealism is one of the really big tendencies in contemporary art at the moment.

Stargazing: All eyes are on the sun this month

February feels like the dead of winter with its dreary, cold days and long, colder nights. Most everyone yearns for more sunlight and warmth during this part of winter, when the sun’s altitude in the sky is still relatively low after December’s winter solstice.

An Inuit Actor Contemplates A Big Break Gone Small

When Orto Ignatiussen landed a part in a Hollywood blockbuster in 2011, he thought it might be his big break. At the time, he was the director of a community theater in the small town of Tasiilaq, Greenland, already middle-aged and still hoping he might have a career as a serious actor.

Pong’s Inventor Unveils Three New VR Arcade Games – Including Pong

Pong’s creator is now “a grizzled guy in his mid-70s” who believes there’s a market for people who’d prefer to try out virtual reality headsets at videogame arcades. An anonymous reader quotes MIT Technology Review: In 1972, Atari founder Nolan Bushnell invented Pong, a version of table tennis that, in many ways, launched the video-game industry.

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Up Close and Personal Digitally.

The Wall Street Journal reports on how retailers are striving to keep consumers, current and potential, on their sites, physical and virtual and the tools and technology they have deployed offer a template for hoteliers to emulate and even enhance. The Journal article headlined ” Retailers Turn to Silicon Valley to Lure Customers” notes that high street is using “personalization” in their efforts to attract and retail clients.

Super Bowl: A $1.1 million bet on Falcons by smartphone, and a lot of happy bookies in Vegas

A bettor using his phone app put $1.1 million on the Atlanta Falcons plus 3 points in the Super Bowl, part of an influx of money that could make Sunday a record day in Las Vegas sports books. Sports books around the city said betting was strong leading up to the game, with a good chance the action will top the record $132.5 million wagered on last year’s game between Denver and Carolina.

Since when did social media become an authority on our lives?

It’s no question that in moderation, social media with its ability to bring millions of people together is one of the greatest inventions of our times. Platforms like Facebook are not only a source of entertainment and information but they also give us a chance to indulge in the ingrained human desire to talk about ourselves.

At 2017 CES, LG expands IOT ecosystem with robot solutions

At the just concluded Consumer Electronic, CES, show held in Las Vegas the United States of America, LG Electronics showcased lineup of intelligent robots, as part of the company’s innovations in artificial intelligence and developments in the internet of a thing, IoT, ecosystem. The lineup included a home robot that doubles as a smart home gateway and intelligent home notification center, enhancing convenience in users’ day-to-day lives.

Oppo Releases Sonica DAC with Flagship ESS Sabre Pro Chip

I am a couple of days late on this one , but Oppo has finally released their Sonica DAC , which may be of interest to those of you who are looking to upgrade their desktop sound. Personally, I think a solid DAC and studio monitors are the way to go for computer audio-it’s a simple chain that provides neutral, powerful sound that is clear of problems like EMI .

Here’s What One Gym Class Looks Like In 2017

The Interactive Gym , the latest project from the Canadian tech company SAGA, takes the traditional idea of gym class and adds a layer of augmented reality, turning the walls into giant games of skee-ball. Videos of the collaboration recently posted on Youtube give a basic demonstration of how it works .

An Inuit Actor Contemplates A Big Break Gone Small

When Orto Ignatiussen landed a part in a Hollywood blockbuster in 2011, he thought it might be his big break. At the time, he was the director of a community theater in the small town of Tasiilaq, Greenland, already middle-aged and still hoping he might have a career as a serious actor.

San Jose: Volunteers help homeless brave the winter

Keith Saldivar, 55, right, hugs Emily after she receives blankets and water from the organization Sleeping Bags for the Homeless of Silicon Valley in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. Saldivar, who was formerly homeless, is helping the organization by distributing food, water, blankets and sleeping bags.

Milo Yiannopoulos plans to return to Berkeley

Right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos announced on Facebook Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 that he plans to return to Berkeley to speak, following violent protests earlier in the week that prompted UC Berkeley officials to cancel his speaking event at the campus. Controversial provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos announced Saturday morning via Facebook that he has plans to return to Berkeley, following violent demonstrations that prompted UC Berkeley to cancel his speaking event there earlier this week .

Swiss Dating App Blinq Acquired By Outdoor Ad Firm APG|SGA

Feb 3 – The price of the deal wasn’t disclosed, but given Blinq’s limited traction, it probably wasn’t very high. The dating app, that was incorporating beacon proximity technology, and the algorithm to judge physical attractiveness, also develped by the startup, will be both shut down within two weeks.

The Gita is your rolling robot porter

Though robots are increasingly making their way into factories, offices and even airports, they’re still not something you’d encounter walking down a city street — and definitely not in a way that’s personally useful to you. We’d all love to have our own personal BB-8 droid to follow us around and help get things done, but so far we’ve had to settle for robotic vacuums and airport greeters .

NOSTALGIA: Entrepreneur’s wacky invention fails to get lift off

INVENTOR Peter Brown, of Cheddon Fitzpaine, was certain he hadn’t boobed with his latest creation – a water-filled bra – although he can’t make people take him seriously. Speaking in the week of February 7, 1992, he said he had the idea ten years before, but not until the health scare over silicone implants did he decide to take it further.

Former All-Pro NFL Fullback Ovie Mughelli’s Big Game Party Fun

The Former Pro Bowl NFL Veteran & Current Network TV Football Analyst Shares his Secrets for Having a Good Time Supporting his Super Team was a bruising fullback for more than a decade in the NFL. The former All-Pro player was known for punishing linebackers, but also for his engaging personality and ability to have fun with his teammates both on and off the field.

Former Clevelander researching feasibility of living on Mars

This photo provided by the University of Hawai’i News shows the six astronaut-like crew members entered a geodesic dome at approximately 4:50 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2017, at a site located 8,200 feet above sea level on Mauna Loa on the island of HawaiE i, which will serve as their home for the next eight months. From left, Joshua Ehrlich, Laura Lark, Sam Payler, Brian Ramos, Jay Bevington and Ansley Barnar.

GTX 480 with q9500?9

HI I have GA-G41M-ES2L,Intel Q9500,and psu Lc 600h-12 600w,and will GTX 480 work well with this CPU,will it be bottleneck?And to ask is there any difference between “MSI GTX 480 TwinFrozer”,”Asus GTX480″ and normal “Nvidia GTX 480” except fans,and cooling system.And just to tell my psu have 6×8 pin. According to game-debate, both of these parts have a performance rating of 7/10.

Making knowledge work visible

Invisibility is an accidental and troublesome characteristic of knowledge work in a digital world. What makes it invisible? Why does it matter? What can you do about it? As a knowledge worker, I get paid for what happens inside my head but not until I get the work outside where it can be seen.