That’s where ray-tracing comes in. Light rays are projected from the pixels or light source, depending on the algorithm, then bounce around the scene until they hit the camera or light source. This is exactly how we see things — photons bounce off and through […]
Month: August 2018
‘Sorry to Bother You’ Is Great Science Fiction, People
The new film Sorry to Bother You has been widely praised by critics, but writer Evan Narcisse is frustrated that it’s not getting the credit it deserves as a visionary work of science fiction. “The headline of my review on io9 was ‘Sorry to Bother […]
A majority of U.S. teens are taking steps to limit smartphone and social media use
It’s not just parents who are worrying about their children’s device usage. According to a new study released by Pew Research Center this week, U.S. teens are now taking steps to limit themselves from overuse of their phone and its addictive apps, like social media. […]
Asia Argento, altro scandalo. L’ex amico: “Mi mandava video in topless”
Altra bomba sessuale su Asia Argento. Un suo ex amico, il comico inglese Jeff Leach, ha rivelato come l'attrice italiana mesi fa fosse solita inviargli sue foto semi-nuda. La confessione è avvenuta lo scorso giugno nel corso del programma Legion of … by Livio Acerbo […]
T-Mobile, AT&T customer account PINs were exposed by website flaws
As the report mentions, once they find the right one, it could allow someone to take the number and then use it to hijack a victim’s SIM card and phone number. Once you have that, it’s easy to hack any service that relies on text […]
Air France’s Joon must be all things to all passengers
Air France's new sister airline, Joon, was quickly labeled the “millennial” airline, as it promised to deliver a “new generation” of travel. But Joon has a … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours
Pensioni, da Salvini l’ipotesi di 10 anni senza tasse per chi si trasferisce al Sud Italia
Arriva l'ipotesi di Pensioni esentasse per dieci anni per i pensionati che si trasferiscano nel Sud Italia. Ad oggi è solo un'ipotesi al vaglio del Governo … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit
Bugatti One-Ups Itself With Its New Divo Supercar
The Bugatti Veyron and Chiron already both rank in the top ten fastest cars, ever. But in the never-ending arms race for the extreme, Bugatti thinks it can one-up itself. Today, in front of the super sophisticated audience that the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance tends […]
Tesla To Remain Public, Elon Musk Says
Less than a month after CEO Elon Musk created a stir in the stock markets by suggesting he might take the company private, electric car maker Tesla … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit
World Bank launches first bond instrument built on a blockchain with the Australian Bank
The World Bank has launched the first bond on a blockchain with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The A$110 million ($87 million) bond-i (blockchain operated new debt instrument) — so named, I’m assuming, because of Australia’s famed Bondi Beach (bankers have the funnies!) — is […]