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Embodying taller avatars in VR can make us more confident in real life

The high immersive capacity of virtual reality is often acknowledged as its main virtue when compared to other media and communication technologies. It is indeed a defining virtue. However, when it comes to the virtue that could really position VR as a powerful positive technology in the market, we have to look at another key feature: avatar embodiment. дальше »

2019-8-1 18:10


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Watch: Disney’s new anti-vibration tech maps CGI movements onto actual robots

Researchers from Disney have developed software for mapping CGI motion animations to actual robots – without any of the unwanted outcomes of porting virtual movements to the physical world. The researchers note that while it’s fairly easy to create virtual characters with a wide degree of motion, translating those movements to real robots presents a challenge due to “constraints imposed by the size, weight, and placement of [their] mechanical components. дальше »

2019-7-31 18:38


Fluidity introduces model to leverage real world assets in decentralized credit facilities

Fluidity introduces model to leverage real world assets in decentralized credit facilities » CryptoNinjas Fluidity, creators of the AirSwap decentralized exchange protocol, has introduced The Tokenized Asset Portfolio (TAP), a standard model to enable real-world assets to be pledged as collateral in decentralized credit facilities, including the MakerDAO multi-collateral Dai system. дальше »

2019-7-29 18:51


The War On Bitcoin Is Starting, And Embracing Real Struggles To Happen Is Smartest Thing To Do

Bitcoin has been working to expand its reach across the globe since it was originally launched, which it seems to be doing quite well. However, by placing itself in this position, it has now reached a point when it is a political subject in nearly every part of the world. From tweets by the President […] дальше »

2019-7-29 22:00


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Bitcoin Boost As JPMorgan Casts Doubt On US Dollar’s Future

Bitcoin challenging the US dollar’s worldwide supremacy seems more likely after it emerged that even the country’s biggest bank thinks the status quo cannot last. Central Banks Amassing Gold ‘Makes Sense’ In a report issued July 10, Craig Cohen, a strategist for JPMorgan Chase, said changing habits among non-US central banks are creating a real sense of unease about the dollar’s long-term status. дальше »

2019-7-24 13:00


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Pakistani politician mistakes GTA V plane footage for real life: ‘Miraculous save by the pilot’

As the world gears up to deal with the confusing future of deep fakes, Pakistani government officials are still struggling to tell apart real world footage from computer-generated imagery. A local politician was caught praising an aircraft pilot for using their “presence of mind” to narrowly avoid what could’ve been a disastrous collision with a truck. дальше »

2019-7-9 16:41


KaratGold Coin (KBC): Coin Holder Could Exchange Their Coins For Real Gold at “Gold Independence Day” Event In Las Vegas

Gold is money. It is and has been approved on a global scale in more than 194 countries throughout the centuries, therefore asserting itself as a form of currency. In recent times, the significance of relocating assets into a more credible form of investment which would have borne fruit has been lost. дальше »

2019-7-9 21:11


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5 of the smartest people in AI teamed up to make awesome robots

An all-star team consisting of five of the brightest minds in AI today revealed the launch of Robust. AI, a new startup devoted to revolutionizing the robotics industry. According to a job posting on the company’s website, the company intends to create robots that can navigate the real world with actual autonomy: Current robots are extremely limited, typically relegated to highly controlled environments, unable to function in dynamic, open-ended environments, and poorly equipped to deal with the unexpected. дальше »

2019-6-6 03:30


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Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths: ‘It’s a Ponzi Scheme’

The accusation that bitcoin is nothing more than a Ponzi scheme is perhaps the oldest, longest-standing criticism of the digital bearer asset. The basic idea is that there is nothing of value here and the entire purpose of bitcoin’s existence is to enrich Satoshi Nakamoto and the speculators who bought in for a few pennies or dollars in the early days by tricking others into buying in at a higher price. дальше »

2019-6-4 19:03