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.....»»
Our fave Space Ranger gets the origin story he deserves in new Lightyear trailer
"What was the movie that Andy saw that made him want a Buzz Lightyear toy?" Chris Evans voices a young Buzz Lightyear in Pixar's forthcoming Lightyear. We have a shiny new trailer for Lightyear, the latest animated feature from Pixar. It'.....»»
Sega’s Shenmue returns as an Adult Swim anime—and so far, it’s promising
If you want more martial arts TV after Cobra Kai, pick up what Sega is putting down. Enlarge / Shenmue protagonist Ryo Hazuki bids his father farewell in an iconic game series moment. The new animated TV version expands upon this scene.....»»
The best Disney movies on Disney+ (February 2022)
There's only one place to stream the best Disney movies ever made, and Disney+ doesn't disappoint with its lineup of animated, live-action, and Pixar films......»»
The best shows on Disney+ right now (February 2022)
The Proud Family returns this month in a new animated series, and that's just one of the best shows on Disney+ that you can stream right now!.....»»
Study: Look into the camera during video meetings to be perceived positively
People who look directly into the camera during video meetings are seen as more sociable and sympathetic. This is the finding of a study that investigated how gaze, camera angle and distance affect how we are perceived during video meetings......»»
Meta shares plunge 20% after Facebook user numbers fall for the first time ever
Facebook's earnings report shows daily users fell from 1.93 billion to 1.929 billion in the fourth quarter as the platform continues to be viewed as the 'older person's' social media site in the face of companies such as TikTok......»»
Amazon reveals the voice cast for The Boys: Diabolical show
The Boys stars Antony Starr and Giancarlo Esposito will be joined by a variety of performers in the upcoming animated anthology series The Boys: Diabolical......»»
Toshiba to pilot "holographic" self-check kiosks in Tokyo 7-Eleven stores
Toshiba is making moves in this direction with touchless "holographic" displays. The self-check stands do not employ actual holograms—it looks to be more of a variation on the Pepper's Ghost illusion. When combined with gesture recognition, the eff.....»»
Study unveils a Moiré nematic phase in twisted double bilayer graphene
Moiré superlattices are systems in which two sheets of a material are placed on top of each other with a small angle misalignment, resulting in a characteristic pattern known as the Moiré pattern. In recent years, many physicists and material scien.....»»
Nano-architected material refracts light backward; an important step toward creating photonic circuits
A newly created nano-architected material exhibits a property that previously was just theoretically possible: it can refract light backward, regardless of the angle at which the light strikes the material......»»
Vice Mocks GIFs as "For Boomers Now, Sorry". (And For Low-Effort Millennials)
"GIF folders were used by ancient civilisations as a way to store and catalogue animated pictures that were once employed to convey emotion," Vice writes: Okay, you probably know what a GIF folder is — but the concept of a special folder neede.....»»
How do IT leaders plan to overcome remote work security challenges?
Two years ago, IT leaders were forced into remote work. Many viewed it as a temporary experiment. Today, they see it for what it is: the future of work. And they’ve made it their top priority. According to the results of a Citrix Systems and Pulse.....»»
WhatsApp for iOS plans to animate more heart emojis [U]
Update: With beta version 22.2.72 of WhatsApp for iOS, the app is now letting some public beta testers send animated heart emojis in a chat. WhatsApp for iOS has more features up its sleeve as it’s developing new animated heart emojis for user.....»»
Researchers set their sights on chalcogenide nanostructured displays
One of the key components behind next-generation high resolution video displays will be optical nanoantennas. These devices use nanotechnology to mix and interfere with light beams to produce color and even holograms......»»
Prime Video releases red-band trailer for Legend of Vox Machina animated series
It's based on popular Critical Role web series; S1 funded by Kickstarter campaign. The Legend of Vox Machina is based on the hugely popular livestreamed Dungeon & Dragons-based web series Critical Role. Rowdy misfits-turned-mercenaries.....»»
How to download the Disney Plus app on Android and iPhone
Our handy guide details how to download Disney Plus to your mobile devices, so you can watch new Marvel shows, the Star Wars saga, and animated movies from anywhere......»»
Museum Announces Highest Resolution Ever for an Image of a Painting
Rembrandt's masterpiece The Night Watch "can now be viewed on computers everywhere in ultra high definition," writes The Hill. But ultra high definition is an understatement, according to long-time Slashdot reader dr_blurb. "Some tech specs: 717 Gi.....»»
Google Doodle Honors Stephen Hawking"s 80th Birthday
Slashdot reader DevNull127 writes: Google marked what would've been Stephen Hawking's 80th birthday with a very special Doodle — an animated video in which the voice of Stephen Hawking speaks again, generated and used with the approval of the H.....»»
Pixar’s Turning Red will skip theaters and head directly to Disney+
Pixar's next animated movie, Turning Red, has been pulled from its theatrical release amid surging COVID-19 cases and will head straight to Disney+ on March 11......»»
This PC case emits animated holograms from both the side and top
One PC case specialist has come up with a crazy gimmick that is bound to start turning heads: A PC case with an integrated holographic display. What next?.....»»