Better than holograms: 3D-animated starships can be viewed from any angle
Unlike holograms, the optical trap display produces images viewable from all angles. Inspired by science fiction displays like the holodeck from Star Trek and the Princess Leia projector from Star Wars, a BYU electrical and computer engine.....»»
Marvel"s animated Spider-Man show sounds like it"s in serious danger
Marvel"s animated Spider-Man show sounds like it"s in serious danger.....»»
Where to stream The Bad Guys
Find out where to stream the animated heist comedy The Bad Guys, which features the vocal talents of Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina, Marc Maron, and Craig Robinson......»»
Moving beyond the media"s "deficit lens" is essential for racialized people to claim belonging
Australia's mainstream media has long viewed refugees, migrants and Indigenous communities through a "deficit lens." That's where these populations—in all their glorious complexity—are framed simply as a "problem" that needs to be "fixed." Never.....»»
After 15 years of failed attempts, there will finally be a Gears of War movie
Netflix moves forward with a live-action film, animated series, and maybe more. Enlarge / A still from 2019's Gears 5. (credit: Ars Technica) Gears of War, one of the video games that helped make both Epic Games and Xbox.....»»
How to set an animated Memoji on your Lock Screen in macOS Ventura
When choosing your profile picture that is displayed on your Mac's Lock Screen, you can choose to have an animated Memoji as one. Here is how to set it up."With Memoji, you can create your very own personalized Animoji," said Craig Federighi, the sen.....»»
TikTok makes clear European data can be accessed by China-based employees
TikTok updated its privacy policies for European users on Tuesday, adding explicit disclosures that personal data from the app may be viewed by employees in China......»»
The best kids movies on Netflix right now (November 2022)
Looking for cinema the kids will enjoy? Netflix is packed with great titles for all the youngsters in our lives, from animated tales to live-action adventures......»»
Holographic microscopy provides insights into the life of microplankton
Using holograms created in digital microscopes and interpreted using artificial intelligence (AI), researchers can now follow the lives of microplankton at the individual level for the first time. The method is the result of an interdisciplinary rese.....»»
The best family movies on Netflix right now (November 2022)
From animated adventures to live-action family flicks, Netflix offers a huge collection of family-friendly films that are great for all ages......»»
The best kids movies on Hulu right now (November 2022)
Movies for kids range from animated films, both new and old, to movies that you might even have watched as a kid, like Ghostbusters, Big, and Hook......»»
The best Batman movies and shows on HBO Max
One of the best ways to celebrate Batman is with HBO Max's collection of live-action and animated movies and shows......»»
Here’s an alternative to Belkin’s awkward Continuity Camera mount for iPhone
Apple’s Continuity Camera feature has landed with macOS Ventura and iOS 16 that lets you use your great iPhone camera as your Mac’s webcam. However, that also means you need to find a good way to mount your iPhone at the right height and angle.....»»
Apple"s Dynamic Island got some cool new gestures in iOS 16.1
Slowly but surely, Apple is turning its Dynamic Island – a pill-shaped space on top of iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max that hides the selfie camera and displays animated widgets – into a full-fledged feature. A month ago, I wrote about a cool l.....»»
An antitrust battle over GIFs could be a wake-up call for Silicon Valley
GIFs — those short, animated images that were a staple of internet memes and culture in the 1990s and 2000s — may be going out of fashion now as social media users have largely moved on to emojis and video......»»
One of Netflix’s best animated shows won’t season 2
Video game adaptations miss far more often than they hit, but Netflix has had a shockingly solid track record. Castlevania, Arcane, and, most recently, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners were each able to satisfy fans of the games they were based on while findin.....»»
iPad line-up: Something for everyone, or a confusing mess?
Yesterday saw the launch of the all-new iPad 10, as well as updated versions of the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, which makes for a rather extensive iPad line-up! This could be viewed in two ways. Apple’s argument would be that the company now o.....»»
Wonders.ai creates interactive virtual AI companion with "personality engine"
Startup team Wonders.ai is making an attempt to bring animated characters on the other side of the screen to life using AI technology. By giving them personality and social capabilities, they can become AI companions in people's daily lives......»»
Razer Edge is the Android-Powered Gaming Handheld I’ve Been Wanting
I recently reviewed Logitech’s new G Cloud handheld gaming device. It’s a sweet little unit at $349, but given its emphasis on cloud gaming, it’s not packed with a ton of high-end specs. That’s simply not the angle Logitech wa.....»»
Apple debuts Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad with detachable two-part design, trackpad, function keys
To complement the just announced 10th gen iPad, Apple has launched the new Magic Keyboard Folio. It comes with a built-in trackpad, a two-piece design with detachable keyboard, adjustable angle stand, 14-key function row, and more. more… The post.....»»
Meta says it will sell Giphy to comply with UK breakup order
Facebook-parent Meta plans to sell off Giphy, an online search tool for animated images, after the UK government said it would force the tech giant to unwind its acquisition of the service......»»