This tutorial is on using SketchUp to draw a simple 3D model with textures and using Google's 3D Warehouse. In addition, the potential for use with Ppervision3D is discussed through SketchUp's 3D collada export.
Buying a diamond ring is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, so get the most bling for your buck. Watch this video to learn how to buy an engagement ring. You will need input from the bride and loved ones, knowledge of the 4 C's (Carat, Cut, Color, Clarity), a grading report and negotiating skills. Optional: membership to a warehouse store like Sam's Club or CostCo.
If you just can't wait to see the Pixel and Pixel XL, the new Google-branded smartphones expected to be announced tomorrow, you're in luck. After weeks of rumors and blurry images, a smartphone sales company called Carphone Warehouse just accidentally dropped the entire ball. The UK business accidentally set the product pages for the Pixel and Pixel XL live a couple days early, and for just long enough for them to be archived before they were taken down.
You know what's effective against zombies? Armored tanks are effective against zombies.
While the technology continues to mature, businesses from various industries continue to adopt augmented reality to improve the efficiency of business processes. In this edition of Brief Reality, as conference season continues, we see examples of augmented reality applied to logistics processes and marketing of industrial supplies, as well as the topic of discussion at another trade show.
If you haven't gotten the new Splinter Cell video game yet, you probably still have the demo version, so learn some tips and tricks, which can also be applied to the actual game on the Xbox 360. Watch this video walkthrough of the Splinter Cell: Conviction Demo. Join Sam Fisher as you make your way through and infiltrate the warehouse. This video is full of information about the new gameplay. The demo is super short, but it's a good place to start before playing the new Tom Clancy game. Pay a...
In this video Jarvis from Skate Warehouse will demonstrate how to do a proper crooked grind. Starting by riding up to your obstacle pay attention not to come in at a parallel angle. Next pop an ollie to hit the obstacle, aim for a spot on the rail slightly ahead of yourself before slamming your nose on it and rotating slightly. After grinding the length of the rail push forward and lift up with your back foot to level the board before the dismount. Keep in mind to bend the knees and use your ...
Geoboards are fun tools to teach your child the basic concepts of shapes and how they work in math; any kid would love a gigantic one! Firstly, you need to obtain a pegboard (what they hang merchandise on in hardware and similar stores). They usually come in 4x8' sheets, so you may need to ask an employee to cut one into fourths for you. The fourth piece should have 64 holes in 8 rows of 8, which means you need 64 nuts and bolts to make the board. Assembly is a no-brainer; you and your kids s...
Jarvis from Skate Warehouse demonstrates how to do a front side flip on a skateboard. A front side flip is a kick flip with a 180 degree turn. Stand on the board with your front foot by the front bolts like a kick flip. Place your back foot on the right side of the tail. When you pop the skateboard by putting pressure on it, the board will scoop around to get the front side flip. Remember to keep your shoulders facing the direction that you're going but at an angle. Swing your shoulders while...
A new augmented reality cloud platform from German startup Visualix is working to give enterprises the capability to scan their own warehouses, factories, and stores and create maps for augmented reality navigation.
This pair of video walkthroughs will teach you how to complete the sidequest 'Finders Keepers' in Dragon Age 2. In it Isabella will call upon you to help her friend, a former raider named Martin. Look at that face in the thumbnail. How could you not help someone so sad-looking?
As a former repair tech, I've heard the same reasons over and over as to why people opt not to purchase phone insurance. Some cite the cost—why pay extra every month for insurance when you're careful with your phone? Deductibles are expensive, so why not just spend that money on a repair instead of getting a refurbished phone as a replacement?
It will likely take a few more years before smartglasses are ready for primetime as component makers achieve the innovations necessary for consumer-centric device designs. Nevertheless, two technology companies are making steps in that direction as Qualcomm is rumored to be working on a chip dedicated to AR & VR headsets, while DigiLens has reduced the size of its waveguide displays for motorcycle helmets.
Upskill, an enterprise software developer for industrial augmented reality applications, recently received an influx of funding and a major vote of confidence from two of their top customers.
Stuck in the Sands of Time? Fear not, son of Shahraman: This exhaustive, thirty-part guide presents a complete walkthrough of the fourth installment of Ubisoft's perennially popular Prince of Persia – from the opening cutscenes to the final showdown with the Vizier.
This video will show you how to tether your Samsung Messager 2, (the MetroPCS phone) to your PC to use as a modem for internet access. This will allow you to use your cell phone as your internet connection point, meaning you'll connect to the net for the cost of your cell phone's data plan. You will need your Samsung USB cable, a PC with Windows 2000 or higher, all current drivers for your phone and PC, and you will also need to head here to get the Samsung PC Studio program. This is part 1 o...
Looking to make your HTC Evo 4G smartphone even better? Unlock your phone's full computational potential by installing Linux on it! This video guide presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of the process. For more information, and to get started installing the Ubuntu Linux distribution on your own Android smart phone (without blowing out your phone's Android installation), take a look!
Looking to make your Google Nexus One or HTC Evo smartphone even better? Unlock your phone's full computational potential while following in a tried-and-true geek tradition: Install Linux on it! This video guide presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of the process. For more information, and to get started installing the Ubuntu Linux distribution on your own Android smart phone (without blowing out your phone's Android installation), take a look!
A proof of concept for an overhead crane training simulator is in the works. Using Microsoft HoloLens and an industrial-style controller, trainees can pick up holographic loads and transport them throughout a warehouse setting.
During class or while at work, it can take an immense amount of self-control to resist navigating over to Reddit. The link-aggregator and meme-warehouse makes it too easy to kill time... most of which you should be spending on various other tasks.
Windows Phone 7 is just beyond the horizon, and is poised to be the finest mobile phone for gaming yet released. If you want to get a head start on making your own games for the Windows phone, watch this video for a walkthrough of making a shuffleboard game in Silverlight that will work on Windows Phone 7.
This video series come straight from Google. It's about their new web-based product called Google Voice, which provides you with one phone number for all of your phones (landline, cell phone, etc.), giving you full online control of your telephone experience. Google Voice also allows you to make free domestic calls anywhere in the United States and Canada, gives you a cool voicemail account that's just like an email account, and many enhanced calling features.
The Quick Search box on your Android-powered cell phone allows you to search the web and your phone directly from the home screen. It provides suggested results from the internet, even while you still type! Easily search both your phone and the web with the Quick Search box! Google shows you how in this video tip.
For some time now, there has been quite a bit of speculation as to when the selection of augmented and mixed reality head-mounted displays would begin to trickle out to the public. Pricing, availability, and software selection are all issues that will have to be addressed before widespread adoption will start.
These videos will take you through the fifth episode in Alan Wake on the Xbox 360. You're almost to the point of discovering where Alan's missing wife is. Is she in Bright Falls or is she dead? Before you can find out, you have to defeat Episode 5 - The Clicker. Watch the gameplay on Nightmare Difficulty.
The HTC Desire Z continues the HTC hit parade of awesome smart phones. It offers some awesome standard features that used to be hard to make on older Android phones, like flip-to-speaker and flip-to-silence. This video will show you how to use these features and take full advantage of your phone.
Teamviewer is a handy program for viewing what's going on on a distant computer remotely, but now it can also be used to play games like WoW and Runescape on your Android phone! This video will teach you how to do it. You'll need this for your phone and this for your computer.
Want to make a phone call on an iPhone 4 running Apple's iOS 4.1, but don't know its passcode? Not a problem. In this clip, we learn a simple trick that will allow you to bypass the lock screen entirely and permit you to view the phone's contact list and place phone calls to any number you like. This glitch has been fixed with iOS 4.2, so treasure this hack while it still lasts! This will let you unlock someones password on an ipod or iphone touch.
This is, by far, the easiest way to root your Android phone, and it's even got its own name— the "SuperOneClick" method. This is a universal technique that applies to most Android-based smartphones (minus the HTC Evo and T-Mobile G2/Vision). TheUnlockr shows you the secret behind rooting your Droid, so watch and learn. Anyone with an Android-enabled phone can do this.
The Motorola Droid is getting a little long in the tooth, but it is still a remarkably capable phone with full keyboard, which makes it almost unique among it's Android-based competition. If you've rooted your phone (good for you!) and for some reason want to go back to the stock configuration that your phone was in when you took it out of the box, this video will show you how to do it. One good reason is if you want to update your phone's firmware, which will not work if you phone is rooted ...
The Motorola Droid was one of the first and is still the most popular Android phone. It's hardware keyboard, a unique feature among it's competitors, will keep it there for a long time, but it's performance is starting to lag behind. Why not overclock it's processor, giving it some much-needed speed? This video will show you how to overclock a rooted Droid the easy way, and help you make your phone work faster.
Imagine… Xbox LIVE via your Android phone. Amazing… if you can figure out how to do it. But don't worry, this video is here to save the day! Watch and learn how to tether your Android cell phone's internet to your Xbox LIVE using the help of Windows 7. After watching this, you'll have no problem connecting to Xbox LIVE via your Android phone's internet.
You can add shortcuts, widgets and folders to personalize your Android phone experience. You just have to go to your home screen and press the "menu" key, then the "add" button. It's as simple as that. In this video tip, Google show you how to use shortcuts, widgets, and folders to customize your phone experience.
Most people refer to "long press" as "touch and hold", but no matter which way you say it, it's an awesome feature for Android cell phones. Long pressing lets you get more information, download photos from the web, edit pictures and more! Watch as Google teaches you about long pressing, a nifty feature that reveals additional functionality on your Android-powered phone.
Searching your phone just got easier with Google's Android operating system for your cell phone. With the Android Quick Search box feature, you can easily search your phone or the web, right from the home screen. It even provides you with search suggestions while you type. Watch this video tip to see how to easily search both your phone and the web with Quick Search box.
For a newbie, getting around your Android cell phone could be a tad confusing, but with the help of Google and this video tip, you'll learn how to navigate your Android home screen like a pro. Learn how to take advantage of the home screen's features on your Android-powered phone.
Prank calls are almost as old as the phone itself, but have entered a beautiful renaissance in the digital era. No need for the phonebook or a pay phone service anymore! This video will show you how to make really good, funny prank calls in the 21st century, including a rundown of necessary equipment and help with technique.
Want to play Sonic the Hedgehog on your HTC Evo 4G phone? Whether you're the owner of an HTC Evo 4G Android smartphone or just covet one, you're sure to enjoy this Evo owner's guide from HTC Evo Hacks, which presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of how to install a Sega Genesis emulator on your phone. For complete details, take a look!
In this tutorial, learn all about Swype. Swype is an app that you can add to your cell phone to make texting and e-mailing lightening fast. Say goodbye to tap texting - with Swype you just let your finger glide on the keyboard until it creates your desired word. Check out this clip and learn how to install and use Swype on your Samsung Omnia II cell phone (that is running Windows Mobile).
Swype is a brand new way to send text messages and e-mails from your cell phone. In this clip, learn how to use this new tool to send the world's fastest messages. With Swype, your fingers will never leave the keypad so you can type in half the time. Check out this tutorial for some helpful tips you can use to Swype on your Android phone.
