Monday, June 3, 2013
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Bell Labs' lensless camera takes photos with a tiny amount of data
Although there have been attempts at lensless cameras before, few of them would replace our point-and-shoots when they're frequently expensive, or capture photos outside of the visible light spectrum. We shouldn't have either of those problems with Bell Labs' new prototype. The experiment uses an LCD as a grid of apertures that filter the light reaching a sensor. As that sensor can piece together an image simply by grabbing random aperture samples and correlating the data, it only needs a sliver of the usual information to produce a usable shot. The lens-free, mostly off-the-shelf approach could lower the costs of both the sensor and the overall camera, but it could also lead to simpler comparison tools: the correlation makes it easier to tell if an object is missing, for example. Bell Labs hasn't talked about any production plans, but we have a hunch that Alcatel-Lucent would rather not let its research wing's technology go to waste.
Filed under: Cameras, Science, Alt
Source: Cornell University Library
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Gigabyte PC revamps include game-ready Ultrabooks, AMD A4-based tablet (hands-on)
Gigabyte loves to pull out all the stops at Computex, and this year is no exception: the company just unveiled 11 (mostly) new laptops and tablets. According to a brochure on hand at the computer maker's demo table, the emphasis is chiefly on slimmer portables with both Haswell-era Core processors and some dedicated graphics firepower. The P34G and P35K Ultrablade models are equally 0.83 inches thick, but pack gaming-friendly GeForce GTX 760M (P34G) and 765M (P35K) video. More pedestrian Ultrabooks get a boost as well: both the touchscreen U24T (pictured above) and the non-touch U24F wield a mid-tier GeForce GT 750M. If you don't mind bulkier laptops, the Q2546N, Q2556N, U35F, P27K and P27W scale from the GeForce GT 740M through to the GTX 770M while allowing for more storage and Creative Sound Blaster audio tuning.
The tablet updates aren't nearly as extensive. Most of Gigabyte's energy centers on the 10-inch Slate S10A, a spin on the S1082 with an AMD Temash-based A4-1200 processor that delivers up to 14 hours of battery life. Other refreshes are even subtler: the 11.6-inch U21M convertible is similar to the U2142, while the dockable S1185 returns virtually unchanged outside from a new Padbook nickname. Release dates and prices aren't immediately available for any of the new systems, unfortunately, but you can peek at a few of the fresh models in our hands-on photos just below.
Zach Honig and Mat Smith contributed to this report.
Filed under: Laptops, Tablets, AMD, Intel
Source: http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/P7Zjfa0FZJA/
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Fed Chair Bernanke tells Princeton grads: 'Call your parents'
At Princeton University Sunday, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke delivered the?baccalaureate address. It had very little to do with the economy and a lot to do with lessons for life.
Professor Jeff Nunokawa holds Princeton University's ceremonial mace as Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, leads the processional out of the university chapel after giving the Baccalaureate address Sunday.
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?Following Bernanke comments, dollar hits three year high? reads a recent Monitor headline.
We can?t really know the Fed Chairman?s deep personal philosophy or theological underpinnings, but there seems to be a Zen-like quality about him, a certain calmness ? which is a good thing. Wouldn?t want that hand on the economy?s tiller to be shaky in any sense.
So when he speaks, whatever the venue, we pay attention.
On Sunday, it was his baccalaureate?address to graduating seniors at Princeton University, where he taught from 1985 to 2002 when he joined the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, eventually appointed to chair the Fed by President Bush in 2006.
Quoting poet Robert Burns, the New Testament (?I am sure my rabbi will forgive me,? he said.), and 20th century philosopher Forrest Gump, Bernanke laid out his advice. Being an economist, his had bullet points.
He considered using as his text the Ten Commandments.
But, he said, ?I don't have that kind of confidence, and, anyway, coveting your neighbor's ox or donkey is not the problem it used to be, so I thought I would use my few minutes today to make Ten Suggestions, or maybe just Ten Observations, about the world and your lives after Princeton.?
?All of what follows has been road-tested in real-life situations,? Bernanke note, ?but past performance is no guarantee of future results.?
Princeton grads are by definition part of the elite, many destined to join the wealthy one percent the Occupy movement demonstrated against.
To them he quoted the New Testament: ?From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from the one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded" (Luke 12:48, New Revised Standard Version Bible).
?Kind of grading on the curve, you might say,? he added.
He also recommended a ?close companion on your journey,? chosen for the more enduring qualities.
?Don't get me wrong, I am all for beauty, romance, and sexual attraction ? where would Hollywood and Madison Avenue be without them?? he said. ?But while important, those are not the only things to look for in a partner. The two of you will have a long trip together, I hope, and you will need each other's support and sympathy more times than you can count. Speaking as somebody who has been happily married for 35 years, I can't imagine any choice more consequential for a lifelong journey than the choice of a traveling companion.?
Here?s a summary of the Fed Chair?s guide to life after the Ivy League, courtesy of BusinesInsider.com:
- Almost everyone ends up along a different life plan than they intended. You can try to map out your life, but it probably won't end up that way.
- That being said, it's still wise to think about goals, and the people you want to be around.
- A meritocratic system is the best, but no system is truly meritocratic. And within meritocratic systems, many are successful due to pure luck (i.e. background, upbringing) and so those successful have a duty to work for the betterment of everyone.
- The people who best use their advantages, or overcome adversity, and work honestly are those most worthy of admiration.
- Cynicism is bad.
- Economics isn't good for predicting the future, but it can help people to avoid horrible, illogical ideas.
- Money matters, but making big decisions based just on money is a bad move.
- Failure is essential. If your uniform isn't dirty, you weren't part of the game.
- In picking a life partner, think beyond beauty and sexual attraction.
- Call your parents.
"A time will come when you will want your own grown-up, busy, hyper-successful children to call you," said Bernanke, who has two adult children. "Also, remember who paid your tuition to Princeton."
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Surprises, rap's new class take over Summer Jam XX
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) ? New York City radio station Hot 97 celebrated its 20th annual Summer Jam concert with young rappers who are dominating the charts, a respected veteran hip-hop group and a slew of surprises.
Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Lil Kim were among the guest stars of Sunday's Summer Jam XX at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz, A$AP Rocky and French Montana performed sets that electrified the excited crowd. Wu-Tang Clan hit the stage and were solid, though the energy of the audience ? filled with a good number of twentysomethings ? dwindled throughout the set.
Here's a breakdown of the highlights from Summer XX, which also featured Chris Brown, Miguel, Wale, Fabolous and Joe Budden.
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SURPRISE: IT'S WEEZY F. BABY AND RICKY ROZAY
No offense to French Montana, but Summer Jam XX would have been disappointing if the rapper closed the five-hour concert alone. Thankfully, he brought out Rick Ross ? and then to the largest roar the audience gave Sunday night ? there came Lil Wayne. They performed the addictive hit, "Pop That," as the crowd sang along and jumped up and down.
Bringing out a special guest (or guests) was the night's theme: Minaj earned cheers when she helped 2 Chainz on "I Luv Dem Strippers" and "Beez In the Trap," Fabolous brought out fellow Brooklynite Lil Kim and R&B singer Miguel had J. Cole and Mariah Carey help him with his set.
A$AP Rocky, 24, said he's a big fan of 90's hip-hop, namedropping acts like Wu-Tang Clan, N.W.A., UGK and Three 6 Mafia as favorites. But he wasn't all talk: quickly after he talked about his rap heros, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony joined him onstage.
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HIP-HOP'S NEW CLASS TAKE OVER
Hot 97 was celebrating 20 years of Summer Jam, but rappers in their twenties dominated the annual concert. Hip-hop's new class, including Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, French Montana and 2 Chainz (he's 35, but appeals to a younger audience), kept the crowd of thousands on their feet, performing back-to-back jams that have controlled urban radio in the last year.
Lamar, who is the critical darling of the bunch, was the best of the youngsters: He was cool onstage as he rapped songs from his near-platinum major label debut, "good kid, m.A.A.d city," including "Poetic Justice" and "(Expletive), Don't Kill My Vibe." He left out "Swimming Pools (Drank)," though that song would have been appropriate since the audience was drenched after it rained ? several times ? at the MetLife Stadium.
2 Chainz entered the stage rapping his verse from Kanye West's "Mercy," and he followed that with a number of radio hits, including "I'm Different," ''Birthday Song" and "No Lie." A$AP Rocky was wild onstage, and rap's new class showed the brotherly love when he was joined by Lamar and 2 Chainz for "(Expletive) Problems."
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THAT WAS A LITTLE AWKWARD
Nicki Minaj is obviously confident ? not many people wear multi-colored wigs like she does. But on Sunday, things were just a little awkward for the rapper, and for a couple reasons.
Last year Minaj backed out of headlining Summer Jam after Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg dissed the rapper and her dance-pop hit, "Starships." Minaj debuted in 2009 deeply rooted in rap, but later she began to sing on her songs and found success with electronic-based tunes and collaborations with David Guetta. But the 30-year-old returned to the Summer Jam stage ? for mere minutes with 2 Chainz ? in a curly blonde wig and blue jeans. She exchanged words ? they seemed cordial ? with Rosenberg onstage after performing.
Minaj also performed on a stage where her enemies were also present: Her fellow and former "American Idol" judge, Mariah Carey, was in the building, as was Lil Kim, who feuded with Minaj when the rapper came on the music scene.
Who's got backstage video?
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TOO YOUNG TO APPRECIATE?
Wu-Tang Clan, who also celebrated 20 years in music Sunday, showed no signs of slowing down with a set that felt both fresh and nostalgic. Too bad the crowd didn't think so.
The young audience grew excited during small parts of the rap group's set, and Ghostface Killah, Method Man, RZA, Raekwon and the other members seemed to notice.
"All we ask is that the energy we give to you, give it back to us," Method Man told the crowd.
"I think New York forgot about us a little, man," RZA said later.
Despite the some of the crowd's disinterest in the veteran group, they blazed the stage, performing jams like "Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta (Expletive) Wit," ''Da Mystery of Chessboxin'" and "C.R.E.A.M."
Kids, do your rap research.
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HIP-HOP'S COUSIN: THE R&B TREATS
Summer Jam is a rapper's show, but R&B held its own, thanks to Miguel and Chris Brown.
Miguel was silky, performing hits like "Sure Thing," ''How Many Drinks" and "Adorn" ? all as the crowd sang along. He earned more points when he brought out diva Mariah Carey to sing her new single, "Beautiful," where he is featured.
Brown, who has rapped on some of his songs, was bold when he hit the stage: He started with the European-flavored "Beautiful People," where he was backed with futuristic dancers and Auto-Tune. The crowd didn't fist pump, but they were pumped.
Brown was quick on his feet when performing "Fine China" and slowed things down for "Don't Judge Me." And while he first wore a Yankees jersey, he took it off to sing ? wait for it ? his R&B hit "Strip."
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Online:
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Monday, May 20, 2013
'American Idol' Runner-Up Kree Harrison: 'It Doesn't Matter Where You Place'
Harrison opens up to MTV News her post-'Idol' plans and why she'll never ever Google herself.
By Jocelyn Vena
Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1707691/american-idol-kree-harrison-future.jhtml
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Nintendo partners with Best Buy so you can play unreleased Wii U games in store during E3 (video)
There's nothing more frustrating than watching a product or service get announced, then having to wait an age to try it out. Nintendo hears that, and has announced via Nintendo Direct, that during E3 week, Best Buy will have playable demos of as-yet released Wii U games in 100 stores across the US and Canada. Given that no one was likely expecting any new hardware from the firm, it's clear the gaming stalwart is looking for other ways to stir-up some interest. There's no mention of titles, so we're left to assume they'd be the games announced at the show. Either way, scratch out that week in June to make sure you find out first hand. Scrub right to the end of the video past the break to see the announcement for yourself.
Via: Joystiq
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