Day: January 16, 2014

Science

The Experiment That Forever Changed How We Think About Reality

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As reported on Wired. BY AATISH BHATIA The uncertainty principle says that you can’t know certain properties of a quantum system at the same time. For example, you can’t simultaneously know the position of a particle and its momentum. But what does that imply about reality? If we could peer behind the curtains of quantum theory, would we find that objects really do have well defined positions and momentums? Or does the uncertainty principle mean that,…

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Microsoft

Microsoft’s Build 2014 event sells out as developers anticipate Windows 9 details

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As reported on The Verge. By Tom Warren Microsoft opened up registration for its 2014 Build conference yesterday, and it has sold out just over 24 hours later. This year’s event takes place in San Francisco again, but Microsoft will play host at the Moscone Center between April 2nd and 4th. After holding Build 2013 in June, Microsoft is pushing its annual event forward a couple of months this year and is expected to unveil Windows Phone…

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Application Entertainment

Spotify Drops Free Web Listening Time Limit Everywhere – A Big Scalability Milestone

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As reported on TechCrunch. by Josh Constine Spotify’s advertising engine and paid customer conversion funnel are finally working well enough that today it eliminated all limits on free, ad-supported web listening in all countries. It’s an important milestone for the scalability and sustainability of Spotify’s business that contrasts with other streaming music services like Ex.fm and Rdio that are stumbling or shutting down. Previously, Spotify gave free web users unlimited listening for a six-month grace period, but then limited some international free…

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Application Art

Adobe adds 3D printing tools to Photoshop CC, MakerBot support in tow

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As reported on Engadget. BY BILLY STEELE With the emergence of desktop 3D printing, a long-trusted name in creative software is looking to offer tools for the task. Adobe has announced an update to Photoshop CC that includes 3D printing capabilities as a means of “simplifying the 3D print process.” The new functionality allows you to refine, preview, prep and output those three-dimensional creations. Starting from scratch or using an existing model, Photoshop’s tools like automated mesh repair…

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Military Tech

Startup claims the US military is testing its computer-guided ‘smart’ rifles

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As reported on Engadget. BY MARIELLA MOON Not all soldiers are crack shots, but the U.S. military is reportedly hoping to make that happen — with a little help from “smart” rifles, that is. According to a startup called TrackingPoint, the military bought six of its precision-guided firearms that can cost between $10,000 to $27,000 each. These pricey rifles come equipped with a Linux computer in the scope and sensors that automatically determine environmental factors such as the…

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