You may not realize it as you’re watching a movie, but directors are manipulating how you feel by playing with certain colors in each scene. Here’s a compilation of how the psychology of color works in movies. For example, pink is often used to convey sweetness or femininity, while red is utilized for violence. Green for nature, blue for isolation.
Not treating fireworks—aka unlicensed explosives—with the respect they deserve is one of the most dangerous thing you can do. So after a couple of pranksters in Phoenix, Arizona, thought it would be funny to start a chain reaction on a shelf full of fireworks in a Walmart, humanity has reached a new low.
“Battle of the Bastards” was one of Game of Thrones’ most memorable episodes
, with one of the most harrowing and visceral battles ever captured on film. This behind-the-scenes video explores how director Miguel Sapochnik (who also oversaw season five’s brutal “Hardhome”) staged the epic set-piece from start to finish.
Seek Thermal has taken the wraps off its new CompactPRO, a thermal camera for use with Android smartphones and the iPhone. The camera is said to offer professional-grade quality at a price point that is within the reach of most consumers and small companies. As with other thermal cameras, the device features a thermal sensor array that measures temperatures — … Continue reading
Late last week, a letter surfaced detailing a data breach with Acer’s website which left customers’ credit and debit card details vulnerable, among other things. Though the time frame for the breach was stated — May 12 of last year through April 28 of this year — how many people may have been affected wasn’t detailed. Acer has revealed the … Continue reading
I’m sure you have heard of multi-core processors before. You’re probably reading this on one right now. But, I’m pretty sure you’ve never heard of anything like this. Engineers at UC Davis have developed a CPU called KiloCore, which has 1,000 cores. Oh yes, that is some processing power right there.
The KiloCore has a whopping 621 million transistors, and a maximum throughput of 1.78 trillion instructions per second. This sort of mega-CPU comes in handy for tasks like encryption, crunching scientific data and encoding videos. Performance? Yeah it has loads, but it also has the ability to shut down individual cores when not in use, so the chip can handle 115 billion instructions per second while using only 0.7W of power. To put that into perspective, you could run it off of a single AA battery. Now that is impressive.
Unfortunately, we won’t be seeing something like in our PCs or PlayStations anytime soon. That’s because the university had IBM manufacture the chip using the old 32-nanometer process, while the industry’s newest processors are usually made with a smaller, more efficient 14nm technique. Still, it’s only a matter of time before CPUs like this will be on the way though.
[Science Daily via Engadget]
Did you think Facebook was a little too eager to have you using Messenger for SMS on your Android phone? You’re not alone. Concerns are mounting that Facebook’s SMS prompt might violate Google Play’s policies prohibiting deceptive device settings c…
It seems Tumblr is planning to jump on the live video bandwagon to join Facebook, Twitter and Amazon. The blog platform has posted eight updates on a subdomain that features a logo with the words “Live Video on Tumblr,” accompanied by a caption that…
Ramin Djawadi’s theme for Game of Thrones has inspired covers upon covers. The Iranian-German composer’s music has helped shape the magic, power and terror on every episode of HBO’s most watched series. While the show’s haunting score is his most cel…
When it comes to getting your body in shape, there are internal and external motivation factors that need to be in place for us to care about reaching a goal. Going to the gym is hard enough, but putting in real effort once you get there is another story entirely. Even if you have gym buddies, you don’t always give it your all on a track or at the gym.
Having a personal trainer would certainly put some more pep in your step when you’re exercising, but it’s expensive. Not only finding the right person for you, but also paying to meet with them on a weekly or biweekly basis with gym membership fees can put a dent in your wallet quickly. If you’re wanting to start training without all the hubbub, then Vi would be a Vi-able option (it’s bad, don’t hate me). This is a pair of headphones that have an AI Personal Trainer waiting to give you the extra push you need to meet your goals in a friendly, non-robot-ish way.
The earphones are said to have decent audio quality, a full day’s worth of battery life, and there’s a mic so you can interact with Vi, play music through voice control, and send texts. The personal training side will allow you to set goals, give you a specific plan to meet your needs, real-time data, and will connect with your other fitness apps. Not only will Vi check in with you in between workouts, but will also adjust your plan according to the weather, tracking indoor runs just as accurately, even in regards to cadence. Sadly running is its main tracking point, but I’m sure those of us that like to lift irons will have our day eventually. Regardless, this awesome running coach is going to cost you around $199.
Available for crowdfunding on Kickstarter
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