Universal Scene Description: The HTML of the metaverse
A panel at Nvidia’s GTC event this week spoke about the future of Universal Scene Description, created by Pixar but metaverse-friendly. A panel at Nvidia’s GTC event this week spoke about the future of Universal Scene Description, created by.....»»
Does Gran Turismo have a post-credits scene?
Are you wondering whether you should stick around for the end credits of Gran Turismo? We'll tell you now if Gran Turismo has a post-credits scene!.....»»
Android will now alert you to unwanted trackers
The latest update to Android sees Google finally implementing a system that will alert users to unwanted trackers. Bluetooth trackers aren’t new and have been around for a while now, but ever since Apple’s AirTags burst onto the scene.....»»
Huge tipping events have dominated the evolution of the climate system
An analysis of the hierarchy of tipping points suggests that during the last 66 million years, two events set the scene for further climate tipping and for the evolution of the climate system in particular. If the anthropogenic climate change of toda.....»»
Google, record labels working on deal covering musical “deepfakes”
Prepare for more cover songs like Johnny Cash singing Barbie Girl. Enlarge (credit: Andriy Onufriyenko) Google and Universal Music are in talks to license artists’ melodies and voices for songs generated by artificial.....»»
8 free cybersecurity documentaries you can watch right now
The line between physical and digital safety continues to blur, making cybersecurity a universal concern. The intricacies of cybersecurity can often feel esoteric, leaving many outside the industry feeling daunted. However, with increasing resources.....»»
Review: Oppenheimer is pure visual poetry
Technically it's a biopic, but it doesn't play like one. Enlarge / Cillian Murphy gives an Oscar-worthy performance as the "father of the atomic bomb" in Oppenheimer (credit: YouTube/Universal Pictures) I'll admit I had.....»»
The past and present of Los Alamos came together to make Oppenheimer
And some of the Oppenheimer extras were real physicists on the lab staff. Enlarge / Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer. (credit: IMAx/Universal Picture/YouTube) Christopher Nolan’s newest film, Oppenheimer, grossed over $8.....»»
Paleontologists discover microvertebrate faunal assemblages in Manitoba, Canada
Canadian vertebrate paleontologist Aaron Kilmury and a team of researchers from the University of Manitoba have published new research in PeerJ Life and Environment, unveiling the first-ever formal description of microvertebrate fossil assemblages fr.....»»
Secret Invasion has no credits scene, so Marvel wasted another big opportunity
I don’t know about you, but I could not wait for the Secret Invasion finale to finish, especially once the big reveal happened. All I … The post Secret Invasion has no credits scene, so Marvel wasted another big opportunity appeared first.....»»
Apple teaming up with graphics powerhouses for new and open 3D standard
The Apple Vision Pro will get a boost, thanks to a partnership with Adobe, Autodesk, the Linux Foundation, and Nvidia to promote and advance the 3D image ecosystem with Pixar's Universal Scene Description technology.The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) ".....»»
Citrix expands cloud and on-premises capabilities to support the needs of hybrid customers
Citrix announced expanded capabilities for its cloud and on-premises solutions for the hybrid world. As part of this expansion, Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) offerings are now combined in a Citrix Universal subs.....»»
Two barking sea lions charge through crowd during breeding season at San Diego"s La Jolla Cove
Two male sea lions were recorded on video this week charging at each other and running through a group of beachgoers at San Diego's La Jolla Cove, a scene that animal experts say reflects the typical behavior of male sea lions during breeding season......»»
The Exorcist: Believer does not look like a worthy sequel in its first trailer
Today, Universal Pictures released the first trailer for The Exorcist: Believer, the upcoming sequel to arguably the greatest horror movie ever made: The Exorcist. The … The post The Exorcist: Believer does not look like a worthy sequel in its.....»»
Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder—but Memorability May Be Universal
Researchers showed real people and a neural network the same art—and they all found the same images memorable. What does that mean for artistic expression?.....»»
Discovery of new ornithopod solves mystery of unidentified large dinosaur tracks
Researchers at the Fundación Conjunto Paleontológico de Teruel-Dinópolis/ Museo Aragonés de Paleontología, Spain, have released the description of a new upper Jurassic dinosaur based on fossil remains found in Spain......»»
IMAX emulates PalmPilot software to power Oppenheimer’s 70 mm release
IMAX TikTok shows an emulated Palm PDA controlling Oppenheimer's 600-lb reel. Enlarge / Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer. (credit: IMAx/Universal Picture/YouTube) It's a big week for IMAX, which has been promoting today's.....»»
Bitwarden adds passwordless SSO function with universal compatibility
Bitwarden has announced a new single sign-on (SSO) offering that brings convenience and security to enterprise users, regardless of identity provider. Coming later in 2023, SSO with trusted devices presents another milestone offering for enterprises.....»»
Threads adds a bunch of new features in first notable update
Threads had released its first significant update since bursting onto the scene at the start of this month as a rival to Twitter......»»
Owners of troubled VanMoof e-bikes get their software keys from rival company
Belgian firm Cowboy gives VanMoof owners basic access after one-day hackathon. Enlarge / VanMoof's X3 bike in 2020. In our review, we noted that its looks garnered "universal drool," while everything else ranged "from serviceable.....»»
Universal drops a new preview for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer
One week before Oppenheimer hits theaters like an atomic bomb, Universal Pictures has shared an extended preview from Christopher Nolan's latest film......»»