Released in Nov 2010, the Microsoft Kinect created a real buzz in the hacking community. This overview of the technology behind it will hopefully shed some light on why it’s so exciting, and why Microsoft’s response to having captured this new attention, was right on. Sources: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn19065-innovation-microsofts-kinect-isnt-just-for-games.html http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2010-01/exclusive-inside-microsofts-project-natal http://kinectforwindows.org/features/
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The demands on artificial intelligence (AI) in modern video games are at a level much higher than in the past. The systems of these games must not only track the actions of the player, but also allow AI-controlled actors to work towards accomplishing a large number of goals in a realistic manner. One design methodology […]
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Since the introduction of IEEE 802.11 in 1999 and the rapid proliferation of WiFi throughout the 2000s, wireless security has become an increasing concern for both homeowners and corporations. Networks can now be infiltrated remotely and anonymously. We attempt to express the risks of ineffective security measures by demonstrating how to crack a WEP-secured wireless […]
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Introducing Windows Phone 7 platform and walking through an example of developing a game. Starting from concept and going through to the actual finished game. Ending with comparisons between iOS and Android. Sources: http://create.msdn.com/en-US/ http://wp7applist.com/stats/
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A brief look at some new elements in HTML5 that make it a very powerful upgrade to current HTML structure. Also some of the issues involved with older browsers and the codec battle that is still playing itself out in regards to default audio/video formats. Sources: Lawson, B. Sharp, R. (2010). Introducing HTML5. Berkeley, Calif. […]
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The basic process of survival of the fittest from Darwin’s theory of evolution can be applied in software settings. The basic structure of rock music makes evaluating the notes for quality structure a relatively simple process, which allows for easy selection of the best sample of music in a generation. The process of selection and […]
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