It was predicted that computer graphics would one day give everyone the ability to create their own blockbuster film. But the software used for modern visual effects is still pretty complicated for the average user. At least until this magical software that can almost instantly turn a still photo into a 3D model is available. Read more…
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This Impossible Software Can Make 3D Models From a Single Photograph
Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo underwent its second successful rocket-powered test flight yesterday, demonstrating its “wing-feathering” capabilities for the first time. In a video announcement released soon thereafter, Virgin CEO Richard Branson stated the company is “on track for a 2014 start of commercial service.” Rich space-enthusiasts, rejoice! Read more…
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Virgin Galactic says it’s on track to begin tours of space in 2014
This week, Sony unleashed a battery of expensive audio gear that claims to support “high-resolution audio” which, like “ultra high-definition” in the video world, sounds pretty snazzy. But what does high-resolution audio mean? And will HRA really make the music sound better? Read more…
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What Is High-Resolution Audio?
iOS: Technically, Apple doesn’t allow game emulators into the App Store. However, every once in a while, an emulator sneaks in. Remote File Manager is one of those apps. Read more…
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Remote File Manager Sneaks a SNES Emulator Onto Your iPhone
Still trying to wrap your head around H.P. Lovecraft’s mysterious Elder Things and collection monsters who lived below the ice of the Antarctic? Well, now you can see exactly what these mysterious beasts looked like from the author’s point of view, thanks to a few pages of recently discovered doodles right out of Lovecraft’s notes. Read more…
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Lovecraft sketch shows the author’s vision for Mountains of Madness
Many people are claiming that these new Meganews Magazines autonomous newstands could save the print industry. That’s maybe a bit optimistic, but at the least they’ll help reduce the mountains of wasted paper from unsold magazines since the over-sized vending machine only prints publications when they’re ordered, in just two minutes. Read more…
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This Kiosk Prints Magazines and Newspapers As They’re Purchased
Apple’s rumored to announce a new iPhone next week , and some of you may be tempted to shell out for the newest one—especially if your old beater is acting slow, crashing, and generally misbehaving. Here are a few ways to speed it up so you can save a few bucks. Read more…
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How to Speed Up a Slow, Aging iPhone or iPad
You know how papers can mysteriously go missing amongst the sea of documents strewn about your desk? The same thing could soon happen to your keyboard, thanks to the work of England-based research firm CSR. It’s developed a touch keyboard that measures less than half a millimeter thick, making it the perfect accessory for a similarly thin tablet—if you can find it. Read more…
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The World’s Thinnest Keyboard Is Just Half a Millimeter Thick
Nicknamed the Walkie-Talkie, 20 Fenchurch Street in London’s busy financial district turns out the be a giant magnifying glass as well as a 37-story skyscraper, melting cars and forcing pedestrians to shield their eyes on the street. The most recent casualty is this Jaguar XJ. Read more…
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London’s Newest Skyscraper Is Melting Cars Parked Near It
This image shows a great white expanse on the surface of Earth, but it’s not snow or super-fine sand: in fact, it’s a dried up salt lake in Turkey called Lake Tersakan—and satellites even use it as a calibration tool. Read more…
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This Dried-Up Salt Lake Lets Satellites Set Their White Balance