My significant other was recently given one of these Woodbaby shoulder puppets by a friend of hers who frequents renaissance faires, where the Woodbaby is apparently a popular commodity. The puppet features a strong magnet in its base that mates with a curved metal plate that goes under your clothing and keeps the figure firmly perched on your shoulder. The mechanical control cable (which, per this thread discussing a DIY version , is an R/C airplane control surface push-rod) runs to a simple controller that can be concealed in a pocket and manipulated to make the figure look around in a surprisingly life-like manner.
O’Reilly author Alasdair Allan ( Learning iPhone Programming and the upcoming Programming iPhone Sensors ) talked about using the OpenCV framework for face detection at OSCON in Portland, Oregon. In the video above , Mac Slocum interviews Alasdair from the expo floor of OSCON. For more information on Alasdair’s talk, check out his summary and slides
The Detroit Public Library’s HYPE Teen Center opened in 2008, as a place for young adults to have their own space within our main library. HYPE stands for “Helping Young People Excel,” and was submitted by one of our library teens in a naming contest for the center.
This week Ray passes along the latest photographic news relating to Nikon and Nikonians: -Potential light leakage Nikon 24-70 -New lenses expected soon -D90 short lived? -Russian “Space Shots” -Nikon provides cameras for Whitney Museum of American Art youth program -European Wedding Photographer switches to Nikon D700 -Winners of New Member Photo Contest -Winners of Nikonians 10th Anniversary Photo Contest Download Nikonians News Flash #158 (NPC-NF-2010-07-24.mp3; 4:56; 4.52MB; MP3 format)
Grand Openings at every CompUSA and TigerDirect.com retail store across the country are going strong – with lots of individuals stopping by and checking out the all new CompUSA powered by TigerDirect.com! They are seeing lots of folks coming out to see for themselves how you CAN get internet pricing in your hometown! Come on over and check it out for yourself, click here to find a retail store near you . Here’s some photos of this weekend’s event at CompUSA powered by TigerDirect.com retail stores across the country.
Looking over the article about the $100 US IPad clone which can be found at http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/predicts_stiff_competition_ipad_100_android_tablets, I question if it will really be as good as Apple’s IPad. The hardware needs to be either purchased from a supplier and/or manufactured in-house. Furthermore, faster processors cost more than slower ones. For example, desktop processors can be
It's black or black for the iPhone 4 , at least for the time being. For the second time, Apple has pushed back the availability date for the white version of the phone due, it says, to manufacturing difficulties. On June 23, the company announced it was pushing back the original launch date for the white iPhone 4 from June 24 to the second half of July.
The Apple iPhone 4 Case Program: What you need to know
Apple is using a free iPhone app called “iPhone 4 Case Program” to give away free Bumpers and cases to iPhone 4 owners. (Click to enlarge.) Apple’s program to provide free cases to iPhone 4 owners, and refunds to those who have already bought Apple’s Bumper for the phone, began today . The highlights: You use an iPhone app to order your case, and seven cases are available.
Google’s response to the FTC’s Discussion Draft on the future of journalism
In a twenty page document responding to the Federal Trade Commision’s Discussion Draft on policy recommendations for journalism, Google presents a valiant defence of its support for newspapers and the fact that “the Internet, rather than being the cause of journalism’s downfall, provides a unique opportunity for news organizations to renew and reinvigorate journalism.” Google’s first point is that “the current challenges faced by the news industry are business problems, not legal problems, and can only be addressed effectively with business solutions,” rather than by government regulation on copyright, antitrust etc. Solutions must be driven by the industry itself, the document says.
Business Bits: 5 Questions to Ask Before Taking A Telecommuting Job, 10 Corporate Blogging Tips, and More
Welcome to Business Bits, a collection of hot business technology links from around the Web that will help your company be more productive. 5 Questions to Ask Before Taking A Telecommuting Job Working outside of the traditional cubicle-ridden office would be a dream come true for most workers, but before you accept a telecommuting offer, make sure that both you and your employer are seeing eye to eye on the details
Apple launches program for free cases for iPhone 4
[ UPDATE: We've taken a closer look at Apple's offer. See: The Apple iPhone 4 Case Program: What you need to know —Ed. ] Apple has launched its program for free Bumpers and cases , following up on its promises made last week to fix the iPhone 4′s antenna issue
Let’s Review the Best Review Websites Series: Gizmodo.com
Summary: How would you like to see the products of tomorrow today? Well now you can with Gizmodo! Gizmodo is one of the World Wide Web’s leading gadget promotion websites. They feature extensive news and photos of the latest electronic gadgets on the market today. This includes recently released gadgets, soon to be released gadgets, and gadgets of the distant future. They feature the widest variety of gadget related news and reviews online. They are also one of the most relied upon websites when it comes to obtaining vital information about gadgets of all types. Unique Features: The Gizmodo website specializes in promoting and rating gadgets . While most review websites feature very few gadget related information, Gizmodo is in fact a leader in the industry and focuses solely on gadgets. The website is easy to browse through and they are constantly updating their website. Therefore, you can visit Gizmodo every day and find new and unique information. In fact, they are the most updated gadget related website found online today. Pros And Cons: The Gizmodo website has a sleek and genius design. There are several flash related elements on the website, therefore you will need Adobe Flash in order to truly experience every aspect of the website. However, all flash elements are small in size and load rather quickly. Additionally, the website features very few third-party advertisements. Those advertisements that are present feature no adware and can easily be ignored while browsing the website, and they are completely non-intrusive
Canon PIXMA MX870 Designed to Appeal to Home Offices
Printer News: Canon PIXMA MX870 Prints and Scans Wirelessly Canon has successfully catered to the home office for years with its PIXMA line of printers. The new PIXMA MX870 continues Canon’s trend of iterative refinement
Let’s Review the Best Review Websites Series: SofTonic.com
Summary: If you are looking for free software downloads and safe software downloads, then Softonic may be the download database for you. They are a highly popular and fast growing website which features thousands of free software downloads. This includes downloads for all types of operating systems and media devices. These downloads can instantly be downloaded from the website and can be put to use immediately. Each and every download has also been tested and has been repeatedly scanned in order to ensure that there are no viruses, adware, or spy ware attached to the programs. Softonic is known for their customer care and respect in this matter of protecting web users from getting viruses from their software downloads. Softonic is in fact one of the most trusted names when it comes to safe software downloads. Unique Features: The Softonic website not only offers high quality and safe downloads of various software packages, but they also offer extensive news and reviews in regards to software downloads of all types. These informational tools are very effective at assisting you in seeking out only the best and most respectable software downloads available on the market today. With so much information at your fingertips you may never need to visit another software download website again. Pros And Cons: The Softonic website is a fast loading website that features an easy to use layout and design that is fashioned with simple navigation in mind. The website also features very fast download times
I thought I’d share some TMC news about a very cool opportunity TMC is providing to startup companies. At the next Internet Telephony Conference & Expo (ITEXPO), TMC will offer startup companies the ability to pitch their products and services
Last week Calvin Klein kicked off its 2010 Fall advertising campaign in NYC and LA. For one short week, Calvin Klein Jeans replaced three of its billboards—two in downtown New York and one on Sunset Boulevard in LA—with a bright red QR code under the words “Get It Uncensored.” View the billboards at: Mashable http://mashable.com/2010/07/13/calvin-klein-qr-code-billboard/ Gizmodo http://gizmodo.com/5587753/nycs-sexiest-billboard-doesnt-care-for-dumphones Those with Smartphones—a limited market at present—could scan the QR code and view a 40-second Calvin Klein commercial
Kerry Garrison, formerly with Fonality, but now with 888VoipStore, is going to be part of the trixbox CE training that is happening at the next ITEXPO in Los Angeles. It’s a great opportunity to roll up your sleeves and learn the ins and outs of trixbox CE, an Asterisk-based distro.
Report: Seahawks not among Chester Pitts’ workout attendance
Offensive lineman Chester Pitts worked out in Arizona for two teams. Neither was the Seahawks, according to this report from Jason LaCanfora of NFL.com . The Colts and Steelers were the two teams in attendance
Reviews of Windows Phone 7 Prototypes are Good, But are They Good Enough?
Of course, anything Microsoft does – even in areas in which it is playing catch-up – is big news. During recent weeks, developers have gotten a look at Windows Phone 7 running on devices from ASUS, Samsung and LG. Test applications, according to
Northrop Grumman Donates Surplus Printers to Chicago Schools
Here’s a new way to recycle those old printers that you or your company don’t need anymore: Give them to someone who does. Northrop Grumman, a global giant in the security business, has done just that. According to a Northrop press release , the company decided to donate more than 300 surplus network and desktop printers to the Chicago School District.