Rain falling may seem like too random an event to form the basic rhythm of anything, but ask yourself how often you’ve been soothed by the sound, and the motivation of the creator of this piece, Max Cooper, becomes obvious. This is one of the tracks from his project, Emergence, and the following video is the work of Maxime Causeret. His video shows the raindrops initially, then going […]
Researchers have found promising results for treating depression with a video game interface that targets underlying cognitive issues associated with depression rather than just managing the symptoms. (via WSJ)
Acer finally unveiled the Predator 21 X at CES 2017, revealing the monster gaming laptop’s specs and price. The Predator 21 X was first announced in the middle of last year at IFA 2016, and after several months, gamers now know all the information regarding the gaming laptop. Will you be among those who will now start saving up to buy the Predator 21 X? The Acer Predator […]
Osterhout Design Group recently raised $58 million with a plan to expand its smart glasses and augmented reality footprint from government and enterprise customers to consumers. At the Consumer Electronics Show, ODG made good on its expansion plans as it unveiled its R-8 and R-9 smart glasses. At CES 2017, ODG highlighted how its new smart glasses are designed to complement existing devices, provide augmented reality experiences […]
As Hurricane Sandy bore down on the Connecticut coast late October of 2012 and Gov. Dannel Malloy pled with residents to find high ground, reporter Neena Satija couldn’t shake one thought: “We are clearly not prepared for this.” Sandy passed, and sheer luck spared the state the worst of its impacts. But did officials acknowledge the averted disaster? Not in Satija’s view. “All of a sudden talk […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for January 3, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Yoga class Sign up to take part in the prana flow masterclass led by Rob Hess at Bodytree Studio. Open your mind and connect to your inner fire on this journey through […]
For a long time, no visitors were allowed in his hospital room; the burn unit was a sterile environment. But on the morning Miller’s arm was going to be amputated, just below the elbow, a dozen friends and family members packed into a 10-foot-long corridor between the burn unit and the elevator, just to catch a glimpse of him as he was rolled to surgery. “They all […]
Last year ZDNet’s Jason Perlow was impressed with the $199 Honor 5X and now we see Huawei bringing the Honor 6X to the US with some important upgrades while keeping the price low at just $249.99. Huawei announced the Honor 6X in China on 18 October 2016 and today made the US release announcement at CES in Las Vegas. The Honor 6X packs in a lot of […]
After demonstrating the first acoustically driven tractor beam platform, researchers develop a simpler, cheaper version using 3-D printable parts and open-source electronic components for the maker community. (via WSJ)
As usual with the ultra fast-paced fashion industry, spring/summer collections are trickling into the stores just as we were celebrating the winter weather. Although a cooler climate may be guiding your outfit choices at the moment, don’t feel pressured to dress solely in dark hues and moody winter florals. Instead, embrace next season’s fashion offerings early and incorporate them in your wardrobe now. There are a couple […]
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To understand how Donald Trump will change America, don’t listen to his speeches, says Vox Editor-in-Chief Ezra Klein. Instead, look at the president-elect’s policies, he said. “This idea that Donald Trump exists in some state of quantum unknowability is going to end the day that he raises his hand and takes the oath of office,” Klein said. “So we need to change ourselves to give people coverage […]
Florence Foster Jenkins was a real-life American socialite who billed herself as being a great opera star – but is seemingly the only person who does not realise she is a horrible singer. Nonetheless, she never let small details like the lack of tone and having no descernable musical talent stop her from performing, and became a prominent cult figure in the New York musical scene of […]
Ummmm, spoiler alert? I guess? The great suspense surrounding the The New Celebrity Apprentice — whose new host is walking catchphrase Arnold Schwarzenegger (The Terminator, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Terminator Genisys) — was what catchphrase he’d use while terminating people. Apparently the show’s executive producers decided that “You’re fired” had worn thin, and a lot of people thought “You’re terminated” would […]
Security systems can be expensive, so this relatively low-cost modular offering from Blink could fit the bill for some businesses. When I met up with the company, representatives noted that while the system is primarily marketed for home use, it could equally suit a small office. The price is certainly compelling: a one camera setup costs £109.99 (inc. VAT, or $99 in the US). There are […]
It would only take 3,000 Uber cars to usurp regular cab services as the main form of transformation in New York City. That’s suggested by a new study conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT. New York City’s 14,000 licensed fleet of cabs could be beaten out by a significantly smaller number, that is, if users are willing to share rides through carpooling services Uber and Lyft, […]
Producers refute Mariah Carey’s ‘sabotage’ claim Dick Clark Productions has hit back at Mariah Carey’s claim the company sabotaged her live performance on its ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ special in Times Square. The star vocally stumbled through her set, failing to sing most of it, despite a pre-recorded track of her songs playing in the background. Carey’s representative Nicole Perna blamed technical difficulties and a faulty earpiece […]
Tesla is probably bracing itself for a deluge of last-minute customers after it announced that those who will purchase the company’s vehicles after Jan. 15 are no longer going to enjoy unlimited free access to its charging facilities. The new policy, when it was announced in November, states a Jan. 1 deadline. There is no reason given so far, but the two-week reprieve has given some consumers who […]
Run the Jewels 3 Run the Jewels (Mass Appeal) Four-and-a-half stars The dismembered fists – one clinched, the other with fingers pointed like a gun – return for a third time on the cover of Run the Jewels 3, completing a trilogy that started in 2013. The fists are no longer bandaged. The right one typically holds a gold chain, but that is gone, too. This time, […]
There’s no question that Russia wanted Donald Trump to win the 2016 Presidential campaign. Trump’s own tweets stated he wanted the Russians to hack Hillary Clinton’s email. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) email was hacked. But the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Analysis Report (JAR) on Russian cyber attacks doesn’t prove the Russians were behind the DNC hacks. The P.A.S. web shell […]
An analyst says it is unwise of politicians to get into heated quarrels with the royal families because it may cost them votes. PETALING JAYA: The spat between Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and Umno information chief Annuar Musa, should it escalate, could have an impact on voting patterns, says a political analyst. Faisal S Hazis of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia was commenting on Tunku Ismail’s […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for January 2, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Abu Dhabi Bride show Book tickets to attend Bride Show Abu Dhabi 2017. A one-stop-shop destination for brides-to-be, the event offers a variety of jewellery, hair, beauty, wellness, home and bridal fashion options under one […]
In a time of great change; upheaval of norms and establishment status quo dissolution, there is one steadfast member of the elite that the world can rely on to never change – no matter how the facts around him do. Nobel-prize-winner Paul Krugman has begun the year as he ended the last, with a New York Times’ op-ed exclaiming that “America has become a ‘Stan’.” In 2015 […]
Turkish police have detained eight people in connection with the deadly shooting at an Istanbul nightclub after Isis claimed responsibility for the attack on a New Year’s Eve party that left 39 people dead and more than 65 wounded. Turkey’s state-run Anadolu news agency said the gunman, who went on the run after the attack, was not among the eight who were being questioned at Istanbul’s main […]
