Ever wanted to be able to use any old functional webcam to scan an object into a 3D modeling program like Sketch-Up, 3D Max, Maya or Houdini? Well Qi Pan developed a system at Cambridge University that does just that. Without going into too much detail, the system scans items which are rotated in front [...]
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OFFICIAL: Xbox 360 getting price cut tomorrow
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Its not like this was totally unexpected seeing that Sony has stepped up its game to gain the upper hand in the next generation console war. That said. That said, Reuters is reporting that the Xbox 360 will be getting the long needed price cut come this Friday. That brings the Elite system in line [...]
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Apple firmware update silences MacBook Pro 7200 RPM HDDs
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Sony introduces PS3 Slim as well as across the board price cuts
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TomTom Navigation for iPhone 3G and 3GS arrives
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It’s been no surprise that TomTom was bringing a proper navigation option to the iPhone. But thankfully after months of waiting its finally here. The app is available for four major markets including New Zealand, Australia, US & Canada and Wetern Europe. Price is set at $94.99, $79.99, $89.99 and $139,99 respectively. All versions of [...]
I’ll admit it, every once in a while i text and drive (albeit most times its at a stop sign or during rush hour), but after watching this video it has really changed my outlook on the whole thing. Check it out and if you know someone who is putting their life in danger, pass [...]
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The major reason why kids and teens do not use Twitter
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If you haven’t noticed by now, Twitter is the only major social networking site that is dominated by adults. Of course, this has led to the question of why kids and teens aren’t getting into the whole sending tweets thing. Well being a teenager myself I can personally attest to the reason why I think [...]
I’m not going to say I agree that such extreme measures are justified for a disagreement with Apple, but Jason Calacanis made a point and took his rage out on Apple over their banning of the Google Voice app by shooting his iPhone 3GS execution style. Using a Beretta 9mm he put three shots into [...]
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Microsoft bringing Outlook support to Office Mac in late 2010
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Last time we checked Microsoft and Apple were still sworn enemies, but that hasn’t stopped the former from announcing its plans to bring Outlook to the the Mac OS come late 2010. More importantly, Microsoft will also debut an updated version of its Business Edition of Office for Mac. The information was relayed by Eric [...]
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OFFICIAL: Zune HD coming September 15th
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After months of speculation, hundreds of opinions and gossip and countless hands on, the forthcoming Zune HD has finally gotten an official release date. Other then the fact that the player will be retailing at the major online and retail outlets (Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Amazon etc), the device will be coming on September the 15th [...]
