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(Video) Sony’s Ultra-Short Throw Mobile Projector Makes Everything a Display
[Product]
2016/01/26 11:09
There’s not a surface that can be spared from being turned into a magical display surface, especially if you have the Sony LSPX-P1 ultra-short focus projector. This is a fantastic solution for those who require to view images or videos anywhere and at any time. The projector converts just about any surface, horizontal or vertical, into a viewing area. This means you do not have to worry about...
Game-Software Revenues to Grow from $90B in 2016 to $115B by 2020
[Investing]
2016/01/26 11:08
Tech advisor Digi-Capital expects the game-software industry to grow 22 percent from $90 billion a year in 2016 to $115 billion a year by 2020, according to a new report.The company said that the game industry continues a big transition as market leaders are consolidating their positions as different sectors ebb or grow. The growth rate is healthy, but it isn’t as big as in past years as the o...
Augmented Reality Study Projects Life-Sized People into Other Rooms
[Tech]
2016/01/26 11:07
A Microsoft Research study uses augmented reality to project a life-size person into a room with you, perched in an empty seat.[Room2Room, an augmented-reality telepresence project from Microsoft Research, projects a life-sized digital version of a person onto a piece of furniture.]Some of the equipment used to make Room2Room work: a Kinect depth-sensing camera and a digital projector.Nothing b...
(Video) Straw Pak
[Design]
2016/01/26 11:05
Many drinks come in Tetra Pak cartons because it’s cheap and convenient. To drink from a Tetra Pak, you need a straw, which is usually attached to the outside of the Tetra Pak and can therefore be easily damaged or removed. In addition, as the straw is made of plastic and covered with vinyl for hygiene reasons, it represents a waste of resources. With Straw Pak, both the straw and the Tetra Pa...
For Tomorrow’s Diabetics : Can Human Skin Cells Make Insulin ?
[Tech]
2016/01/26 11:05
There has been a major breakthrough for those suffering from diabetes 2. Scientists and researchers from the University of California (UCSF) and the Gladstone Institutes have successfully converted human skin cells into pancreatic cells, which are capable of producing insulin. This important hormone is produced by the pancreas and allows the body to utilize sugar from carbohydrates. This major...
University of Aberdeen New Library
[Design]
2016/01/26 11:04
The University of Aberdeen is the fifth oldest English-language university in the world. It was established in 1495 and it houses over a quarter of a million books and manuscripts. The new library serves a community of 14,000 students. The 15,500 square metres of floor-space accommodates 1,200 reading spaces alongside archives, historical collections and a rare books reading room.A new public s...
(Infographic) Strange, But Well-Paid Jobs That Really Exist
[Business]
2016/01/26 11:03
It's tough deciding on a career that you could possibly have for the rest of your life. This fun infographic by resumeformat2016.com lists a few lesser-known jobs that you might not have even realized were an option. The best part is that they're well-paid, so you don't have to feel too bad about quirky job requirements like eating dog food for a living.Infographic : http://images.mentalfloss.c...
The Most Influential Products, Brands, and People at CES 2016
[Business]
2016/01/25 11:10
Which International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) product categories, companies, and attendees were talked about most at this year's event?To find out, ScribbleLive analyzed more than 100 million articles about CES 2016 published January 1-8 by news, blog, and social outlets. The researchers assigned weighted influence scores based on the credibility of the outlet where each piece was publish...
The ‘World’s First Apartment’ That Comes With An Outdoor Ski Slope
[Design]
2016/01/25 11:09
Designed by Shokhan Mataibekov Architects, the ‘Slalom House’ in Astana, Kazakhstan is definitely a skier’s dream. A 70 million dollar project, it features a 1,000-foot artificial outdoor slope, allowing residents to ski or snowboard all year-round. Designed in a U-shaped formation, the proposed ski slope will be made from artificial snow called ‘Snowflex’, which has labeled as a “credibl...
