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A new way to improve Computer Graphics: Computer scientists at the University of California in San Diego (UCSD) have developed a fog and smoke machine for computer graphics which dramatically cuts computing costs for generating bright images. They've used 'photon mapping' algorithms, a subset of the more computationally intensive ray tracing algorithms -- and with better results....; Tags: Algorithm, Light, Computer Graphics, Image, Computer, Engineering, Productivity, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-04-16
Vacation Screensaver (zip): Revolutionary art of the 21st century that has paved a road for a new use of computer graphics technology. These screensavers are built using technology similar to the one found in real dynamic paintings and they will display a mesmerizing slideshow of dynamically generated images. The dynamic painting technology developed...; Tags: Screensaver, Computer Graphics, Computer, Productivity; Software downloads 2007-11-29
Otherland Screensaver (zip): Combines the beauty of conventional paintings with the real-time graphic capabilities of the modern computers. These screensavers are built using technology similar to the one found in real dynamic paintings and they will display a mesmerizing slideshow of dynamically generated images. The dynamic painting technology developed by San Base and...; Tags: Screensaver, Computer Graphics, Technology, Computer, Productivity; Software downloads 2007-11-29
Photos: Hobbyists heed TechShop's siren song: TechShop offers people the opportunity to build 3D models from computer graphics, embroider T-shirts, or carve toast with a laser. by CNET News.com; Tags: Computer Graphics, Photograph, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2007-11-05
Images: Self-shifting digital paintings: Artist and engineer San Base creates abstract, highly textural images whose shapes and hues continually morph over time.Artist San Base, who was born in Russia and lives in Canada, has combined his training in fine arts and computer engineering to meld painting with algorithms. He devised his "Dynamic Painting"...; Tags: CNET News.com, Art, Image, Computer, n:Base'; Image galleries 2007-08-28

Tile Builder (exe): Tile Builder is a Photoshop-compatible plug-in for creation seamless patterns. It will be useful for web designers, artist and computer graphics enthusiasts. It allows you create fantastic patterns by one touch. Run Tile Builder, choose one of 17 tiling method, press Apply and you receive incredible result! Our plug-in has...; Tags: Computer Graphics, Pattern, Plug-in, Tile Builder, Productivity; Software downloads 2007-03-14
Tile Builder Art Pack (zip): 100 free patterns and 25 masks generated by Tile Builder. Tile Builder is a Photoshop-compatible plug-in for creation seamless patterns. It will be useful for Web designers, artist and computer graphics enthusiasts. Run Tile Builder, choose one of 17 tiling method, press Apply and you receive incredible result. Our plug-in...; Tags: Computer Graphics, Plug-in, Tile Builder, Productivity; Software downloads 2006-08-24
Effects (zip): Effects is the image-editing software. With its powerful tools Effects provides facilities for digital photo-editing, advertisement production, creating Web-publications. The program is targeted at digital photo camera (also mobile telephone camera) users, computer graphics designers, Web-designers. The main features: High-quality home photo-printing (especially for low-resolution photos), Red-eye correction, Simple selection...; Tags: Computer Graphics, Image-editing, Tool, Effects, Productivity; Software downloads 2006-01-23
MoodBook (exe): MoodBook is a tiny Windows utility that brings art to your desktop and sets a tone for your daily mood and emotions. With MoodBook your desktop looks like an art gallery changing art expositions either automatically, at regular time intervals, or manually, with a click. Each exposition has either a...; Tags: Computer Graphics, Exposition, MoodBook, Desktops, Hardware; Software downloads 2006-01-23

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A sailing robot to cross the Atlantic: The Times of London reports that seven robotic craft will compete in a race across the Atlantic Ocean in October 2008. One of them, 'Pinta the robot sailing boat,' has been designed at Aberystwyth University, Wales, UK. Pinta is expected to sail for three months at a maximum speed of...; Tags: Pinta, Robots, Emerging Technologies, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-05-11
All USB ports aren't created equal: All USB ports aren't created equalPretty much convincedGood grief. What has happened to journalism today? Never mind. I already know.Point is, you don't need to be pretty much convinced. There's this radical concept that's been floating around for about 400 years called the scientific method. It's key element is experiment....; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), USB port, Microsoft Windows Vista, hardware; Discussion threads 2008-05-10
Photos: Top 10 reviews of the week: Here are CNET Reviews' 10 favorite items from the past week, including Apple's 24-inch iMac, a Beltronics radar detector, and the "most sophisticated NAS device" CNET has tested.Here''s our weekly roundup of the new products CNET reviewers liked best. 1. 2008 BMW 135i Coupe Editors'' rating: 8.9...; Tags: built-In, Battery, Photograph, Bottom Line, Navigation System, CNET', Price, Keyboards, Engineering, Network-Attached Storage (NAS), Hardware, Peripherals, Storage, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2008-05-10
Pine trees to frogs, global warming is killing 'em off: Pine trees to frogs, global warming is killing 'em offuh huhDon't know about Canada. Here in Montana, two years ago it was -50 so they are dead...all of them. What wasn't mentioned here is that they are a constant thing, but if it gets below -40 they die. The more...; Tags: global warming, winter; Discussion threads 2008-05-10
Blaupunkt New Orleans MP58: The New Orleans MP58 shows that Blaupunkt customers get what they pay for. In contrast with the Brisbane SD48 that we reviewed recently, the New Orleans MP58is a stylish head unit with a well-thought-out interface for letting drivers search their MP3 files with ease. It may not have the...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, New Orleans MP58, Blaupunkt, disc, display; Product reviews 2008-05-09
Rumor Mill: What's on the Apple horizon: Rumor Mill: What's on the Apple horizonA rumour we haven't heard recently...I'm disappointed there haven't been rumours of Apple automobile products since the talks between Jobs and Volkswagen allegedly fell through. I'd love an iPod-esque car stereo system which synced with my iTunes over Wifi and gave me access to...; Tags: Digital music, rumour, Apple Inc., Rumor Mill; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Why do Macs need so much fixing?: Why do Macs need so much fixing?My point exactly (nt)(nt)I guess we're both the luckiest people in the world.All of my systems (Windows, OS X, Linux, and Solaris) work fine. No muss, no fuss, no problems. It's good to be me.Come come nowRoss2000: [i]Am I the luckiest guy in the...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Macs need, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
First look at OpenOffice.org 3.0 beta: First look at OpenOffice.org 3.0 betaOLD NEWS: Don't expect OpenOffice to develop more perfect compatibilityI gave up on OpenOffice a long long time ago and I'm not surprised that the compatibility is still pitiful. OpenOffice's Presentation could never handle PowerPoint files properly. OpenOffice's Writer could handle simple documents,...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, OpenOffice.org, OpenOffice, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Why do Macs need so much fixing?: Last weekend, in the course of a column about Steve Ballmer, my colleague Larry Dignan tossed an offhand shout-out in my general direction: When Ed Bott has a series on how to fix–or at least cope with Vista–you know this OS isn't so hot. Why should this thing need...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Operating System, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Microsoft appeals $1.4 billion EU fine: Microsoft appeals $1.4 billion EU fineExtortion?IIUC the fine is for 'abusing a monopoly position'. All MS have to do is stop the abuse. Simple. If they carry on, or they argue that the abuse is justified, then they will keep getting fined. That will hurt themselves, their customers and their...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Psystar: Just how loud is it? (updated 2x): Today was my second day with my spankin' new Psystar Open Computer. Following are some observations. I don't have a wireless card in it yet and my desk is too far away from my router to string an Ethernet cable, so I'm offline for the...; Tags: Database Administrator, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-05-09