In the 1990s, amidst the culture of hyper color t-shirts and alternative rock, magic eye pictures became popular. To create an autostereogram, you need a color image and a depth image. By modifying the algorithm, you can create a 3D effect by looking at the output image at an offset location. However, there are some […]
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The 2023 Rebelle Rally, an off-road map-and-compass rally, made history this year when a team driving the all-electric Rivian R1T took first place in the 4×4 class. This is the first time an electric vehicle has won the rally. The team, consisting of Rivian employees Lilly Macaruso and Alex Anderson, made some interior modifications to […]
The paper discusses the development and lessons learned from Lucasfilm’s Habitat, one of the first large-scale commercial multi-user virtual environments. The authors highlight that the success of a cyberspace is determined by the interactions among its users rather than the technology used to build it. They emphasize the importance of a multi-user environment and the […]
Today, the Tor Project is celebrating the third Global Encryption Day, organized by the Global Encryption Coalition. On this day, individuals and organizations from around the world come together to highlight the importance of encryption and advocate for its protection. The Tor Project has been actively involved in supporting encryption efforts throughout 2023, including co-organizing […]
In the US, high-speed rail development has faced numerous challenges and has struggled to gain momentum. While other countries around the world were building high-speed rail routes with trains achieving speeds of up to 190 mph, the US lagged behind with trains limited to speeds of 120 mph or less. Federal initiatives in the 1990s, […]
Nanofiche is a revolutionary archiving technology chosen by the Arch Mission Foundation for the Arch Lunar Library. Unlike other alternatives, Nanofiche is space-grade, lightweight, highly durable, and efficient. It can withstand extreme environments and preserve large amounts of analog format information for thousands of years. Nanofiche is made of nickel-based films that never degrade and […]
Ruffle is an open-source Flash Player emulator written in Rust that aims to bring Flash back to the web. It can be used as a standalone application on various operating systems or as a browser extension. The emulator leverages the safety and memory guarantees of Rust to avoid the security pitfalls associated with Flash. Ruffle […]
In this web content, the author discusses their BA thesis on Amiga ASCII art. They delve into the history and subculture of Amiga ASCII, highlighting its popularity in the 1990s. The author defines text art as a form of visual art that includes ASCII art and its sub-genres. They discuss the significance of letter characters […]
Soft language, also known as euphemistic expressions, is a way for Americans to avoid facing the harsh reality of certain situations, according to comedian George Carlin. Euphemisms are used to soften the impact of something shocking or embarrassing, but in doing so, they take away the vividness and expressiveness of the situation. Jargon, on the […]
The white furnace test is a popular rendering debug tool that initially seemed mysterious and abstract to the author. It involves showcasing empty renders to demonstrate the concept of a 100% reflective object becoming indistinguishable from its environment. The author compares this effect to a whiteout in fresh snow, where the surroundings blend seamlessly with […]