With the ever-rising use of many different devices to browse the same web, a need to optimize the display of information for these many different devices being used has become not only an expectation but a necessity for many popular websites. Until recently, the standard way of achieving this optimization was through the creation of […]
Read moreReleased 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/
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreSince 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 […]
Read moreIntroducing 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/
Read moreA 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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