Panorama apps for smartphones have been around for a while, but this one adds a new spin to things: in addition to being able to create entire 360 degree wraparounds, one can also look up and down in the pictures (like you can on locations on Google Maps, right?).
What's more, it's free. I'm gonna get it. Maybe I'll let you guys know how it is.
Check out the article here!
-Kevin
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Stalker Protection
I guess this isn't exactly hot off the press, as I have had friends that have told me about this app for a while now, but it's still pretty cool.
It's called TrapCall, and essentially your smartphone can find out who is calling you from a blocked number, create a fake voicemail saying that your phone has been disconnected if you decide not to pick up, and even block incoming calls from that person.
Not to toot my own horn, but I've had some stalkers before, and this seems interest.
Unfortunately, it's five dollars a month, so I won't be buying. But maybe you guys will!
Check out the full article and video here.
It's called TrapCall, and essentially your smartphone can find out who is calling you from a blocked number, create a fake voicemail saying that your phone has been disconnected if you decide not to pick up, and even block incoming calls from that person.
Not to toot my own horn, but I've had some stalkers before, and this seems interest.
Unfortunately, it's five dollars a month, so I won't be buying. But maybe you guys will!
Check out the full article and video here.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Oh, the wondrous relationship of physics and music. Check it out: http://gizmodo.com/#!5788372/massive-xylophone-constructed-in-the-woods-to-sell-japanese-cellphone
My favorite part is how they had the secondary balls roll out from the side onto the other tracks to do the trills on the long notes. That is dedication right there. And for a cell phone?
Also, I think it's funny that the blogger who wrote the article is skeptical of its authenticity. It's pretty obvious from the video/audio lineup that it is authentic. Honestly, I think it would be harder to replicate something like that in post production than just get out there and do it.
I'm not saying that what they are doing wasn't difficult and time-consuming, but it is something that can very definitely be done. I just really enjoy the creativity of all of it.
Go Japan!
-Kevin
My favorite part is how they had the secondary balls roll out from the side onto the other tracks to do the trills on the long notes. That is dedication right there. And for a cell phone?
Also, I think it's funny that the blogger who wrote the article is skeptical of its authenticity. It's pretty obvious from the video/audio lineup that it is authentic. Honestly, I think it would be harder to replicate something like that in post production than just get out there and do it.
I'm not saying that what they are doing wasn't difficult and time-consuming, but it is something that can very definitely be done. I just really enjoy the creativity of all of it.
Go Japan!
-Kevin
Friday, March 11, 2011
Finally...
I never really thought of this before I read Gizmodo's article about it, but one thing that doesn't seem to have evolved in the past decade is the jukebox.
Sure, they are still around, but it seems like they are more of an homage to the past than a convenient way to play music at an establishment. This all may change, however, with the new Virtuo Jukebox.
It's not that the technology is anything ridiculously innovative or anything, but I just find it a little strange that something hasn't been around like this prior to now, especially with all of the touch-screen technology that has been around for quite a while now.
Oh well. I'll pay fifty cents to have a song played through a neat looking touch screen.
Sure, they are still around, but it seems like they are more of an homage to the past than a convenient way to play music at an establishment. This all may change, however, with the new Virtuo Jukebox.
It's not that the technology is anything ridiculously innovative or anything, but I just find it a little strange that something hasn't been around like this prior to now, especially with all of the touch-screen technology that has been around for quite a while now.
Oh well. I'll pay fifty cents to have a song played through a neat looking touch screen.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
ALEENS
I'll actually go ahead and summarize this one, because the article is rather long:
Scientist named Dr. Richard B. Hoover discovered fossilized organisms at the bottom of a lake in California that he is claiming to be extraterrestrial. Basically, at one point, it was alien bacteria.
He found this fossilized bacteria inside of fragments of extremely rare meteorite, and if his studies on the fossils prove correct, the organisms did not require nitrogen when they were still living. Which mean, of course, they are alien.
The doctor's credibility is somewhat up for question, though, as he has made similar claims before and has been shot down. However, this time, a hundred scientists are analyzing his research, findings, and writings before any of his claims get published.
Sure, it's not the same as having a full-blown alien invasion, and I'm a little skeptical of all of this in general, but something inside me hopes that this actually does end up being a big deal.
Check out the full article with all of the terms and citations here.
-Kevin
Scientist named Dr. Richard B. Hoover discovered fossilized organisms at the bottom of a lake in California that he is claiming to be extraterrestrial. Basically, at one point, it was alien bacteria.
He found this fossilized bacteria inside of fragments of extremely rare meteorite, and if his studies on the fossils prove correct, the organisms did not require nitrogen when they were still living. Which mean, of course, they are alien.
The doctor's credibility is somewhat up for question, though, as he has made similar claims before and has been shot down. However, this time, a hundred scientists are analyzing his research, findings, and writings before any of his claims get published.
Sure, it's not the same as having a full-blown alien invasion, and I'm a little skeptical of all of this in general, but something inside me hopes that this actually does end up being a big deal.
Check out the full article with all of the terms and citations here.
-Kevin
Friday, February 25, 2011
Sci-fi Space Movies Finally Come into Fruition
Before I say anymore, check out this video on Blogger.
Now, if I heard the lady at the end of the video correctly, it seemed like she was implying that this isn't even the finished product. They haven't even designed things like facial expressions and wrinkles yet. And yet...
It still looks so realistic!
Maybe this isn't the largest technological innovation that I have stumbled across in recent years (maybe this has even been a long time coming), but the realism portrayed in the generated face in that video is uncanny.
I look forward to seeing where this one goes.
-Kevin
Now, if I heard the lady at the end of the video correctly, it seemed like she was implying that this isn't even the finished product. They haven't even designed things like facial expressions and wrinkles yet. And yet...
It still looks so realistic!
Maybe this isn't the largest technological innovation that I have stumbled across in recent years (maybe this has even been a long time coming), but the realism portrayed in the generated face in that video is uncanny.
I look forward to seeing where this one goes.
-Kevin
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Planet Humungo
So there's a new planet. Four times larger than Jupiter. And we can't see it because of a cloud nebula that it is hiding behind.
This really just goes to show the massive things that we can discover with seemingly minor technological innovations. If we are discovering planets that are much larger than the biggest planet in our solar system now, what will happen next? Interesting stuff, in my opinion.
To read about the details, go here
This really just goes to show the massive things that we can discover with seemingly minor technological innovations. If we are discovering planets that are much larger than the biggest planet in our solar system now, what will happen next? Interesting stuff, in my opinion.
To read about the details, go here
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