Demoscene.tv
The demoscene has been around since the dawn of computers. This underground computer subculture shows what can be done using skilled programming, a keen eye for visuals and an ear for music. Since demos must run in real-time on the computers they are programmed for they often push the limits of what can be done with the hardware. Demoscene.tv showcases demos from a variety of different groups, on a variety of platforms. You can also read more about the demoscene on Wikipedia, or check out the FAQ.
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National Geographic Image Collection
Our world is truly an amazing place and no one has captured it better than National Geographic. In anticipation for a new book launch they have created a website displaying some of the stunning images in their collection. Check out the National Geographic Image Collection.
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Wifi Camera
Today, networks are pervasive all around us. Wifi Camera photographs objects illuminated by wifi signals, showing the state of the network in our daily lives.
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Graffiti Analysis 2.0
Graffiti Analysis 2.0 is a project by serial graf hacker Evan Roth. The aim of the project is to provide an open source archive of motion captured graffiti information. Check the videos, they’re great. Then make your own. (via QBN)
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Short Film: In the Eye of the Whale
This short documentary directed by Kate Miller chronicles the progress of photographer Bryant Austin’s efforts to capture our world’s largest mammal in a way never before attempted. Rather than using the industry standard fish-eye lens Austin photographs the whales with a fifty megapixel portrait lens, the final result being an undistorted ‘real’ view of these magnificent creatures.
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Books in the Age of the iPad
Print is dying. Digital is surging. Everyone is confused. – With these words Craig Mod writes an insightful article on the present and future of publishing. With the recent release of the iPad this article is extremely poignant and presents some excellent ideas about what it means to be publishing content in the Internet age. Go and read Books in the Age of the iPad now.
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Disturb Me
“Disturb Me” is an interactive installation by The Popcorn Makers. It is activated and modified by the sounds of it’s surroundings and participants.
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