Playing without audio is pretty hard. Because it’s like everyone has an extra sense that you don’t. And playing with weak audio is only slightly better. Whether you’re playing an FPS competitively, or you’re playing an exploration game casually, being able to hear what’s around you can be immeasurably important. It helps you determine the …
Sooner or later, anyone who takes lots of photos will capture something great. Once you have, it’s only natural to want to share your photo with other people. And outside of a darkroom, there’s basically two ways to print your own photos. The first way is with an inkjet printer. You’ll have to sit next …
Mousepads are about providing a reliable surface for mice. Most mouse sensors do not work on glass, and do scarcely better on glossy or reflective surfaces. Even on surfaces where your sensor does get a reading, without just the right surface, your pointer can become unwieldly and jittery. Of course, performance isn’t the only thing …
Most people are non-verbal communicators. Subtle hand gestures, a small inflection in the voice, or the raise of the eyebrow. Visual cues like these are the reason why so many people prefer to call over webcam. It can be essential for effective communication. But what happens if the video momentarily skips when someone’s making a …
From a design perspective, generating HD content from projected light can be tough. It’s considerably more difficult than generating high resolution content on smartphones or televisions. With your phone, increased resolution is simply a matter of cramming more pixels into a smaller space. It’s not a totally trivial task, but it is when compared to …