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Microsoft says Illumiroom isn’t yet ready for next Xbox, but will get public demo in July (video)
Author: Jon Daniels
Since we saw Illumiroom at CES in January, the technology has come quite a ways. But while it’s still a spectacular technology display, don’t look for it to pop up in any Xbox announcements in the near future. In fact, Microsoft Research’s Hrvoje Benko and Brett Jones told us during a interview that while they have Illumiroom technology working well at this point, they’re not likely to even demo it to the public until July at Siggraph.
That’s not to say that you’re not going to want it. The researchers showed in detail exactly how it works: they use a Kinect to scan your living room, then project a series of “illusions” onto it with a wide-screen projector, getting the colors just right using a technique called “radiometric compensation.” The projector and Kinect can be mounted in any convenient spot in the room, like the ceiling or a table. While the technology can be used with other forms of entertainment, researchers concentrated on gaming, since they’re able to generate source material that works well with the effects. Some of those illusions include “focus,” which displays special effects around the images, “segmented focus,” to extend the display to portions of the living space (requiring extra material to be generated), and “appearance,” which can actually change the look of the living room by giving it a cartoon appearance, for instance. Despite the still-early phase of the research, it’s definitely whetting our appetite for more — and you can see a full video of the presentation after the break.
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NYC awards six Reinvent Payphones finalists, asks public to select favorite via Facebook
Author: Brandon Zimmerman
The payphone. Despite how connected our world has gotten in the last decade or so, the majority of the 11,000 payphones in NYC stem from a 1999 contract. Due to expire and renew in October 2014, the city’s Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) has been actively figuring out how and what type of modern solution it wants to replace roughly all 11,000 of them with. You’ve heard about a small number being retrofitted with WiFi hotspots and SmartScreen information portals, but those have essentially been tests.
Last night at Quirky’s offices, the city picked out finalists for five categories that could possibly help “Reinvent Payphones” here in the Big Apple: “connectivity, creativity, visual design, functionality and community impact.” Well over 120 entries were submitted since this design challenge kicked off last December at the NY Tech Meetup, with a total of 11 semifinalists having gotten the chance to present their ideas last night for judging. As it turns out, there was a tie for community impact, leaving six finalists overall. Better yet, out of those six, the public can take to Facebook from now until March 14th to select a “popular vote” winner. Curious for more insight? We got to chat with the city’s Director of External Affairs at the Department of Information, Nicholas Sbordone, about the project and he talked about how it went down and what it means for the future of payphones in NYC.
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Source: Reinvent Payphones (Facebook Popular Vote), Reinvent Payphones Design Challenge, NYC Digital
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Samsung invites public to Times Square for its Galaxy S IV unveiling
Author: Natalie Wood
So, what are you up to on March 14th? If your idea of a good time is seeing a new smartphone unveiled, Samsung’s arranging just such a party at Times Square in New York for the upcoming Galaxy S IV, according to a recent tweet. We’d guess that revelers will get to watch a livestream of the recently announced Samsung Unpacked 2013 shindig for the new handset on the block’s famous big screens, while the event itself happens at Radio City Music hall. There’s no other details other than the @timessquare Twitter handle, but if you’re not in the big apple, you’ll be able to catch it right here instead, of course.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Samsung
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Source: Samsung Mobile (Twitter)
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Samsung invites public to Times Square for its Galaxy S IV unveiling
Author: jos
So, what are you up to on March 14th? If your idea of a good time is seeing a new smartphone unveiled, Samsung’s arranging just such a party at Times Square in New York for the upcoming Galaxy S IV, according to a recent tweet. We’d guess that revelers will get to watch a livestream of the recently announced Samsung Unpacked 2013 shindig for the new handset on the block’s famous big screens, while the event itself happens at Radio City Music hall. There’s no other details other than the @timessquare Twitter handle, but if you’re not in the big apple, you’ll be able to catch it right here instead, of course.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Samsung
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Pluto moon names to be selected by public voting, we talk to astronomer Mark Showalter
Author: Angela Chin
P4 and P5 aren’t the sorts of names that impart the manner of excitement space exploration companies and organizations are looking to inspire in the next generation of enthusiasts (nor the customers, philanthropists and tax payers destined to fund those explorations). The SETI Institute, a private non-profit, best known for its ties to the eponymous search for extraterrestrial intelligence in the universe, is looking to add a little bit of audience participation to the act of naming Pluto’s newly discovered moons, which sport those rather uninspired alphanumeric designations.
Beginning today, SETI will open up an online contest to name the moons, both of which were discovered via the Hubble Telescope fairly recently. As with the rest of the dwarf planet’s moons, the organization’s asking that the names be associated with Hades (the underworld), with ties to Greek or Roman mythology. SETI will pre-select candidates and is also allowing for write-in candidates (though it’s retaining editorial discretion here, so, for better or worse, we’re not likely to see a Baba Booey moon in the near future).
On a recent trip to the Bay Area, we had the opportunity to speak to Mark Showalter, the senior research scientist at the organization’s Carl Sagan Center, an astronomer who played a key role in the discovery of the celestial bodies. You can check out that interview just after the break, before heading off to vote. Showalter is also co-hosting a Google+ Hangout with astronomer Hal Weaver today at 2PM ET.
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Greek police Photoshop away bruises in mug shots, prompting public outcry
Author: Jesus Sargent
A Greek district attorney has requested an examination into whether retouched mug shots are covering up evidence of authorities brutality, Reuters reports. Earlier in February, 4 young guys were arrested throughout a tried armed bank burglary, and photos taken at the time of their arrest show heavy bruises or split lips. Mug shots launched shortly afterwards, however, didn’t compare– they ‘d been improperly Photoshopped, with injuries obviously gone.
Critics have actually accused authorities of singling out and beating the suspects, then altering pictures to downplay the degree of their injuries. “My son– and the others apprehended– was not treated like every various other law violator however with particular hatred because he is an anarchist,” states the mom of …
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Bing Tags broaden reach with public results, extend beyond Facebook friends
Author: Randy Miller
As bedfellows go, Microsoft and Facebook have had something of an open relationship; a knot of social / search entanglement that just recently yielded Graph Search, among various other crossovers. However, as of today, the two business are planning to take things even further by building on the work began with Bing Tags last summer. The integration, which formerly permitted individuals to tag themselves or Facebook pals on websites and search queries for even more personal feedback, will now extend beyond a user’s inner circle and be provided to a “wider audience.” Of course, privacy right here is vital (as we also learned from Facebook’s last press occasion) and Microsoft’s making it abundantly clear that this is opt-in. So, unless you offer specific approval for your tags to appear out-of-network, they won’t– only your buddies will have access to those results. If you have not already signed-up for the beta service, you can check it out at the source below.
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Dropbox update for Android brings fast, public photo album sharing
Author: Nancy Kennedy
Dropbox is quickly expanding its Android app’s picture sharing strength after lavishing some very early attention on iOS. A freshly uploaded refresh for the Google-friendly version lets photographers mass-select whole cds’ worth of images rapidly to share with anybody, whether they’re Dropbox individuals or not. Android users who have actually been eager for parity just have to swing by the Google Play source link to obtain their fill.
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Google offering $99 Samsung Series 5 Chromebooks to public schools
Author: Heather Brown
Educators will certainly be able to acquire the already-cheap Samsung Series 5 Chromebook for simply $ 99 this holiday season, Google simply revealed on its blog. Mountain View will certainly provide the Chromebok for that discounted rate thanks to a collaboration with the on-line charity DonorsChoose.org– and that $ 99 covers management and support in addition to the equipment. Public-school teachers who qualify will require to head to the Donors Decide on site and create an account to redeem the offer.
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Google offering $99 Samsung Series 5 Chromebooks to public schools
Author: Buck Howard
Educators will certainly be able to buy the already-cheap Samsung Series 5 Chromebook for just $ 99 this holiday season, Google just revealed on its blog site. Mountain View will supply the Chromebok for that reduced cost thanks to a partnership with the on-line charity DonorsChoose.org– and that $ 99 covers management and support in addition to the hardware. Public-school instructors who certify will certainly have to head to the Donors Choose internet site and create an account to redeem the offer.
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