We made it that way so you can get future mod updates. There is an Asset store in the works, and you'll get access to any future revisions should you purchase (or be given) a paid mod. We plan to give out free content to early adopters, so it is a good idea to be in there, even if you need to create a new gmail account for it.
If you log in and go to the Account page, you can download and install Touch Control System (TCS). It has some sample mods to explore, including a screen of light bulbs. The Module Editor is fully functional so you can create new mods and content.
There are a several home automation companies out there (Logitech now one of them) who specialize in selling you custom hardware that is super expensive, only works with their software, and requires a certified technician any time you have problems. I can tell you from experience that they all have frustrating levels of limitations (some don't even allow for script variables), are narrowly focused on their own hardware, and get outdated very quickly. The total cost of ownership for these things are insane. I think we've made something much better.
Most of the comments in here seem to be pretty negative concerning the potential future of cryptocurrencies. "PCs can't be trusted to store money" "I have no faith in the system" and so on.
Yes, this is all new tech and it'll take a while for mass adoption, but bitcoin isn't going anywhere. This is the kind of futuristic technology that has been envisioned since the early days of the computer. It'll happen. Credit card systems are significantly more vulnerable than the bitcoin protocol could ever be.
Unregulated by a single government does not mean anonymous. You can trace the block chains.
Even with government regulated currency, banks fund terrorism, politicians have their super pacs, and the dollar just isn't what it used to be: https://www.google.com/search?...
I've run into this situation a few times. Clear communication is key. Raise your concerns, bring all parties into a conference call, and it will be clear who the victor is. It may not be you, but it's better to clear the air.
has a floating skull that uses 4 different animation systems simultaneously. The skull's mouth movement and facial expressions are animated using audio data. I had Don't Fear The Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult playing.
This is for TCS, a game engine built for controlling electronics (ship computers/interactive touchscreen interfaces for superhero lairs/awesome halloween home automation systems):
Software emulation would explain the price difference. This would also give Microsoft the ability to deliver new Kinect functionality to the Xbox as the SDK is developed without firmware updates. Probably better than bricking people's Xbox Kinects.
There are some differences between the PC version and the Xbox version. The PC version has "upgraded" firmware that allows for gesture recognition at closer proximities. Also, its about $100 more than the Xbox Kinect.
To counter the effects of previous marijuana use he had to take quite some prescription drugs that in turn damaged his stomach.
That doesn't sound right. Never have I heard of anyone needing a prescription to counter the effects of previous mj use.
I could see someone having problems from cancer related drugs, or something like that, but taking an rx to counteract something harmless isn't logical.
I would say it helps programmers in the same way that it has helped many great philosophers. It helps you take a step back from a specific focus on particular details.
While looking at a bigger picture, your mind starts to pick up on subtle patterns which can shape the underlying paradigm of your work.
The whole universe is now part of the framework and you'll start to wonder what, if anything, black holes have to do with class inheritance.
Did I initialize that variable or did that already happen in another plane of reality? I better sit back and smoke another one before I get too ahead of myself.
There are plenty of examples for you to tear apart and modify with the class. Everyone could create their own alien ships to destroy or something.
Programming, however, might be a but much for art students. If I were you, I'd go for texture implementations like model skinning (both world objects and character animation), 2d textures for menus, and sprite effects - how transparency comes into play, 3D space and z-order, and post processing effects like lights and such.
The computer itself is the simulation and so there is no need for an additional 'outside our universe' computer, but rather a platform of rules for the computer to operate. Also, keep in mind that a computer doesn't need hardware, just 1's and 0's.
The human mind cannot comprehend infinite time or space and so we should inherently know that much of the reason and functionality of our existence is incomprehensible and even unfathomable to our small human minds.
I've studied AI stuff for a few years now and my view on reality is constantly evolving the more I learn...
I am under the impression that everything in our existence, broken down to its simplest form, is nothing but a series of facts (observed or otherwise unknown to us) in specific patterns. These patterns of facts, glued together to form data trees, comprise all of reality.
Its like all of matter is one giant glob of putty, constantly churning, forming new random facts and data patterns. Much like how matter is neither destroyed or created; it is recycled.
Reminds me of a recent article about Horizontal Gene Transfer.
We are all just subsystems of a bigger dataset and there is no real individualism.
Everybody has a degree nowadays and a degree means nothing compared to experience. Instead of racking up student loans, you could have been applying yourself to actual work experience.
Go for internships and specialized training in whatever you plan on doing for the rest of your life.
A degree in computer engineering is nice, but you'll find that you still have to start from the very bottom and work your way up. Computer degrees are obsolete before you finish your textbooks.
The ONLY difference between a high school grad and a college grad is that once they enter the workforce, the college graduate still has to pay back loans for another 20 - 30 years.
Same thing with certifications - most employers will say they are a requirement on the job posting, but unless you can show solid real world experience, you are out of luck.
I never said that... There is a difference between having a Girl Friend and Sex.
Sure people with High IQ wan't people to be attracted to them but a lot of them realize that because they have goals in life they will not put as much effort into it as someone else.
LOL, sounds like a virgin to me.
I have a friend who would always try to tell me how it's bad to have sex before marriage - until he finally got laid. Now he's all up in that hittin it day and night. Homeboy is now a certified lady's man.
Just goes to show there is still hope out there for you, jellomizer.
And besides, having a high IQ may make you feel smart, but you're still a dumbass when it comes to life. If you're a male above the age of 14, getting laid should be your highest priority and should be held with the utmost importance. I'm just going to say that most virgins, especially with age, are often weird, and usually very creepy.
I agree, Apple isn't on the list when you think of gaming.
As the article mentions, Apple makes it's money from hardware
(unlike everyone else who IS actually in the gaming market).
There would have to be some major changes there.
"We think the videogame market represents a distinct possibility for Apple, especially considering that it recently announced the availability of videogames for its iPod through its iTunes store," - Yeah, cell phone quality video games bring forth a new age of gamming only made possible by Apple.
What we need to do is sit down with our children and monitor them while they are online. Keep in mind that these kids are a lot more technically competent than most adults. You can try blocking/monitoring programs, but nothing out there is going to stop any motivated kid from getting unrestricted internet access for any significant amount of time.
Internet access should not be required for homework. It's too easy to just copy what you need from wikipedia. It takes all the pain and headache out of learning, and the only thing they get out of it is that all of life's answers can be found on a web site.
I feel we must teach our children of the hard times to prepare them for life outside our wallets. Introduce them to computers early on and they won't have career troubles. Get them out doors so they don't grow up to be fat vegetables.
Pretty simple, and it doesn't require the government to make technical decisions.
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We're adding a Pi Zero to our Desktop Satellite Antenna project for magnetic declination calculations and storing TLEs: hyperplaneinteractive.com
We made it that way so you can get future mod updates. There is an Asset store in the works, and you'll get access to any future revisions should you purchase (or be given) a paid mod. We plan to give out free content to early adopters, so it is a good idea to be in there, even if you need to create a new gmail account for it.
You can get the latest version here without logging in anywhere: (shhh don't tell anyone)
https://drive.google.com/file/...
I started a project, a game engine built for controlling electronics, that can do the same thing using open source hardware, and for free:
Screenshots from the current Alpha: http://imgur.com/a/p6Obn
Website: https://hyperplaneinteractive....
Blog: https://hyperplaneinteractive....
If you log in and go to the Account page, you can download and install Touch Control System (TCS). It has some sample mods to explore, including a screen of light bulbs. The Module Editor is fully functional so you can create new mods and content.
There are a several home automation companies out there (Logitech now one of them) who specialize in selling you custom hardware that is super expensive, only works with their software, and requires a certified technician any time you have problems. I can tell you from experience that they all have frustrating levels of limitations (some don't even allow for script variables), are narrowly focused on their own hardware, and get outdated very quickly. The total cost of ownership for these things are insane. I think we've made something much better.
Most of the comments in here seem to be pretty negative concerning the potential future of cryptocurrencies. "PCs can't be trusted to store money" "I have no faith in the system" and so on.
Yes, this is all new tech and it'll take a while for mass adoption, but bitcoin isn't going anywhere. This is the kind of futuristic technology that has been envisioned since the early days of the computer. It'll happen. Credit card systems are significantly more vulnerable than the bitcoin protocol could ever be.
Unregulated by a single government does not mean anonymous. You can trace the block chains.
Even with government regulated currency, banks fund terrorism, politicians have their super pacs, and the dollar just isn't what it used to be: https://www.google.com/search?...
I've run into this situation a few times. Clear communication is key. Raise your concerns, bring all parties into a conference call, and it will be clear who the victor is. It may not be you, but it's better to clear the air.
This was from last year, the beginning/end of this demo video:
http://vimeo.com/53309957
has a floating skull that uses 4 different animation systems simultaneously. The skull's mouth movement and facial expressions are animated using audio data.
I had Don't Fear The Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult playing.
This is for TCS, a game engine built for controlling electronics (ship computers/interactive touchscreen interfaces for superhero lairs/awesome halloween home automation systems):
http://hyperplaneinteractive.com/blog
https://facebook.com/hyperplaneinteractive
Software emulation would explain the price difference. This would also give Microsoft the ability to deliver new Kinect functionality to the Xbox as the SDK is developed without firmware updates. Probably better than bricking people's Xbox Kinects.
There are some differences between the PC version and the Xbox version. The PC version has "upgraded" firmware that allows for gesture recognition at closer proximities. Also, its about $100 more than the Xbox Kinect.
I'm now using it for speech and gesture recognition in Touch Control System (TCS): a 3D game engine built for controlling electronics.
http://hyperplaneinteractive.com/blog/tcs-in-depth/
To counter the effects of previous marijuana use he had to take quite some prescription drugs that in turn damaged his stomach.
That doesn't sound right. Never have I heard of anyone needing a prescription to counter the effects of previous mj use.
I could see someone having problems from cancer related drugs, or something like that, but taking an rx to counteract something harmless isn't logical.
Funny, I've never been tested for a tech job. Maybe I'm just really obvious and they don't care as long as their shit gets fixed.
I also wanted to add that programming drunk can be fun too.
After working on a complicated problem for too long, I often end up taking a few shots. Get this programming party going! Yeah!
Wake up in the morning thinking what the hell happened last night, then thank science for version control.
The code works, just don't look at it.
Espresso + Sativa = Productivity
Hash = Good Ideas
Indica = Sleepy Procrastination
I would say it helps programmers in the same way that it has helped many great philosophers.
It helps you take a step back from a specific focus on particular details.
While looking at a bigger picture, your mind starts to pick up on subtle patterns which can shape the underlying paradigm of your work.
The whole universe is now part of the framework and you'll start to wonder what, if anything, black holes have to do with class inheritance.
Did I initialize that variable or did that already happen in another plane of reality? I better sit back and smoke another one before I get too ahead of myself.
I would suggest XNA Game Studio: http://creators.xna.com/en-US/
There are plenty of examples for you to tear apart and modify with the class. Everyone could create their own alien ships to destroy or something.
Programming, however, might be a but much for art students. If I were you, I'd go for texture implementations like model skinning (both world objects and character animation), 2d textures for menus, and sprite effects - how transparency comes into play, 3D space and z-order, and post processing effects like lights and such.
They you go.
-Mike
The computer itself is the simulation and so there is no need for an additional 'outside our universe' computer, but rather a platform of rules for the computer to operate. Also, keep in mind that a computer doesn't need hardware, just 1's and 0's.
The human mind cannot comprehend infinite time or space and so we should inherently know that much of the reason and functionality of our existence is incomprehensible and even unfathomable to our small human minds.
Everyone should read God's Debris by Scott Adams.
I've studied AI stuff for a few years now and my view on reality is constantly evolving the more I learn...
I am under the impression that everything in our existence, broken down to its simplest form, is nothing but a series of facts (observed or otherwise unknown to us) in specific patterns. These patterns of facts, glued together to form data trees, comprise all of reality.
Its like all of matter is one giant glob of putty, constantly churning, forming new random facts and data patterns. Much like how matter is neither destroyed or created; it is recycled.
Reminds me of a recent article about Horizontal Gene Transfer.
We are all just subsystems of a bigger dataset and there is no real individualism.
CAPTCHA is to Broken as The Economy is to:
a) Cowboy Neal
b) f*ked
c) RickRolled!
Everybody has a degree nowadays and a degree means nothing compared to experience. Instead of racking up student loans, you could have been applying yourself to actual work experience.
Go for internships and specialized training in whatever you plan on doing for the rest of your life.
A degree in computer engineering is nice, but you'll find that you still have to start from the very bottom and work your way up. Computer degrees are obsolete before you finish your textbooks.
The ONLY difference between a high school grad and a college grad is that once they enter the workforce, the college graduate still has to pay back loans for another 20 - 30 years.
Same thing with certifications - most employers will say they are a requirement on the job posting, but unless you can show solid real world experience, you are out of luck.
This must have been an Anonymous Coward from Microsoft's Mojave Experiment team.
:(
You are wrong, Vista sucks. Let's look at Microsoft's Vista Edition comparison chart shall we?
I can easily get a copy of XP Pro for about $150 online.
Another $50 and I can get the worst, most horrible version of Vista (Home Basic).
Slap on another $60 and Microsoft says I can have more fun.
$40 more and I'm back to having less fun.
Well, at least now I can get the Vista Business Downgrade to XP Pro!
And for just $20 more I can make my brand new computer run like it's shitting down it's own leg (while running).
But seriously, the thing I hate most about vista is the "easier networking connectivity" which is included in all four editions.
The whole networking deal in Vista sucks. I've never wanted to smash a brand new computer to pieces before.
I never said that... There is a difference between having a Girl Friend and Sex.
Sure people with High IQ wan't people to be attracted to them but a lot of them realize that because they have goals in life they will not put as much effort into it as someone else.
LOL, sounds like a virgin to me.
I have a friend who would always try to tell me how it's bad to have sex before marriage - until he finally got laid. Now he's all up in that hittin it day and night. Homeboy is now a certified lady's man.
Just goes to show there is still hope out there for you, jellomizer.
And besides, having a high IQ may make you feel smart, but you're still a dumbass when it comes to life. If you're a male above the age of 14, getting laid should be your highest priority and should be held with the utmost importance. I'm just going to say that most virgins, especially with age, are often weird, and usually very creepy.
Politics are fine, but this is news for nerds - not cnn.
/. submitters for postings that have nothing to do with technology.
Why post this flaimbait crap here?
It's too early in the morning to already be pissed of at
I'd rather go to tokin' town.
You live in Hawaii? Stop playing video games and enjoy yourself!
I agree. The only way to protect kids is to educate and monitor them the best you can. The internet should be free - free of government regulation.
I agree, Apple isn't on the list when you think of gaming.
As the article mentions, Apple makes it's money from hardware
(unlike everyone else who IS actually in the gaming market).
There would have to be some major changes there.
"We think the videogame market represents a distinct possibility for Apple, especially considering that it recently announced the availability of videogames for its iPod through its iTunes store," - Yeah, cell phone quality video games bring forth a new age of gamming only made possible by Apple.
And, consider the fact that most Mac users are old people, any console they release will tank.
They are using Intel chips now, so it is kind of feasible... Ok, maybe not.
What we need to do is sit down with our children and monitor them while they are online. Keep in mind that these kids are a lot more technically competent than most adults. You can try blocking/monitoring programs, but nothing out there is going to stop any motivated kid from getting unrestricted internet access for any significant amount of time.
Internet access should not be required for homework. It's too easy to just copy what you need from wikipedia. It takes all the pain and headache out of learning, and the only thing they get out of it is that all of life's answers can be found on a web site.
I feel we must teach our children of the hard times to prepare them for life outside our wallets. Introduce them to computers early on and they won't have career troubles. Get them out doors so they don't grow up to be fat vegetables.
Pretty simple, and it doesn't require the government to make technical decisions.
Yes, the term "stoner" IS exclusive to pot dumbass.