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Science

Antimatter Trapped For The First Time

9:40AM November 18, 2010 | Jesus Diaz

Get ready for that warp drive spaceship, because we are now one step closer to it. After creating antihydrogen in their antiproton decelerator, scientists at CERN have been able to trap antimatter for the first time in history. More »


Cameras

Sony’s A560, A580 Shoot Auto HDRs, 3D Sweep Panoramas

5:44PM August 24, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

It wasn’t just the A55 and A33 cameras that were unleashed by Sony today – the DSLR-A580 and DSLR-A560 models got a look-in too. Both shoot 1080i video at 7fps, with the A580 featuring 16.2MP and A560 14.2MP. More »


Cameras

A55, A33 Sony Cameras Have New, Translucent Mirror Technology

5:35PM August 24, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

Working behind the scenes to produce more mumbo-jumbo jargon, the Translucent Mirror Technology is shorthand for being able to track fast-moving subjects with “extra precision”. Two camera models with this tech have been announced today, the SLT-A55V and SLT-A33. More »


Cameras

Sony Alpha 390 Is All Cheap And Specced Up

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2:36PM June 25, 2010 | Nick Broughall

It sort of got lost in yesterday’s political madness, but Sony just announced their new Alpha 390 DSLR for Australia. 14.2MP, live view mode on a tiltable 2.7-inch LCD screen, in-body image stabilisation and an APS-C CCD sensor, the Alpha 390 seems like a bargain for $799 in a single lens kit. More »


Cameras

The DSLR Which Won’t Mash Your Face

6:37PM May 21, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

How many times have you brought your DSLR up to your eye, and wished there was a better way? Oh sure, you can look through the LCD instead of the viewfinder, but where’s the fun in that? More »


Cameras

Sony’s Upcoming Alpha Compact DSLR Video Shows Touchscreen Goodness

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2:30PM May 4, 2010 | Nick Broughall

The last we heard about Sony’s upcoming compact DSLR camera, there were some screenshots that looked to show a touchscreen interface. Well, that’s now confirmed with this teaser video found on Sony’s YouTube channel. More »


Cameras

Sony Brings Its New DSLR Alpha Trio To Australia

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3:31PM September 2, 2009 | Nick Broughall

Sony’s just announced local details for its new trio of DSLRs – the A500, A550 and A850. There are megapixels and full frame sensors flying everywhere. More »


Online

Wolfram Alpha Is Actually a Frustrated Stand-Up Comedian

4:20AM June 5, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

Yesterday we got some funny answers from Wolfram Alpha, the search engine that promised to enlighten us. Today, this catalog of silly answers uncovers its true nature as a failed stand-up comedian and pop culture expert.

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Ask Wolfram Alpha: Are You Self Aware?

8:20AM June 4, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

WE ARE ONTO YOU, YOU WOLFRAM ALPHA BIG LIAR YOU!

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Ask Wolfram Alpha: Are You Skynet?

3:20AM June 4, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

Dear Wolfram Alpha: Are you Skynet? Really, ARE YOU?

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