Experts from the World Health Organization just expressed concern for the rising number of measles outbreaks across Europe. Despite a perfectly capable existing vaccine, "immunization coverage has dropped below the necessary threshold of 95%," causing the measles to spread throughout the European region.
At Adobe Summit 2017 this week, Adobe announced they are looking to occupy a new space in the market by combining their analytic capabilities with augmented reality. Teaming up with Microsoft, the company has combined Adobe Sensei software with the HoloLens, reports GeekWire. Together, the tech and software create a new tool for retailers to track their consumers' habits.
It's the bane of many a tech geek's existence that the customizability of Android software cannot be combined with the sleek design of the iPhone. A new Kickstarter project titled Eye, however, is looking to change that with a new iPhone case that allows you to combine the two.
Imagine wearing your HoloLens, then reaching out to touch a hologram and actually feeling it. Mind blown, right?! Now imagine that same hologram responding to your touch. I don't mean in the way holograms currently respond to an air tap, but a much more refined and precise touch. Maybe you touch a character on the shoulder and it turns around to see you, or maybe you hit a button in the air and it reacts accordingly.
The future of augmented and mixed reality offers many possibilities, mostly because we're still figuring out everything it can do. While Meta is open to exploration, they've spent a lot of time thinking about what the future of this technology will be.
Valentine's Day is upon us, and it's the perfect time to show those you love (or like) how you feel about them by making them a homemade sweet treat.
You already know that 3D-printing technology is swiftly evolving—it's been used to print balloon animals, bikinis, and house keys, and there's even an affordable home version of the printer, as well as one you can 3D print.
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The biggest problem with having a lot of gaming systems lying around the house is the clutter. Each device has several cables and adapters that need to be plugged in somewhere and it could leave your gaming area look something like this... Not a pretty sight, huh?
Google Play has no shortage of Nintendo emulators: SuperGNES (Super Nintendo)
At the most recent Apple event, the company announced its new Fusion Drive, a hybrid hard drive designed to increase performance and speed by combining traditional and flash storage. It's composed of a small solid-state disk and a larger spinning hard disk drive, and files and applications are moved back and forth between the two based on how often you use them. A chunk of memory is reserved for whatever task you're currently doing, which means that multitasking doesn't slow down your compute...
Technology is awesome. You can use your iPad to record music or even turn your tunes into a solar system, but sometimes being plugged in all of the time can leave you nostalgic for simpler times. This new concept by Joelle Aeschlimann brings together the best of both worlds by turning your iPad into an old-fashioned, hand-cranked music box. The artist created three different music boxes, each one with its own unique song and visualization. The music boxes were made using wooden cylinders with...
When it comes down to the very basics of movie making, video editing and sound editing are crucial for a film that makes sense and has pleasurable flow. Thus, even if you have the best creative vision in the world, it will not translate to the big screen unless you know how to perform these practical applications.
In this video, we learn how to make brown sugar cocoa fudge icing. You will need: 2 c brown sugar, 1 stick butter, 4 tbsp cocoa, 4 tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tsp baking soda. To start, mix all the ingredients except the baking soda in a saucepan and mix until well combined. Bring to a boil for one minute then remove from the heat. Add in the baking soda and then beat until the icing is thick. After this, let it cool of and then use it for your cakes or cupcakes! You can also heat...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make blue silly putty. To make this, you will just need borax, glue, and food coloring. First, pour a cup of water in a bowl with a couple tablespoons of glue and some borax. When it's all poured in the bowl, mix it together. After this, add in the food coloring until you have the color that you want. Mix the putty together until well combined and then play with it! You can store it in a plastic container to play with later and use for whatever type of craft ...
In this tutorial we learn how to take an acid and base to make salt. To start, you will first need to take an acid of your choice, this can be something like vinegar. After this, you will combine the acid with a base and then wait for it to react. Once it starts to react, gases will release from them and you will end up with some salt! Be sure to put a cap on the container while the reaction is happening. This will allow the reactions to come together and the gases to react. Have fun and do t...
In this tutorial, we learn how to grind your own spices. Spices grow all over the world, which can give them all unique tastes. Start off by grabbing the spices that you want to mix together. Use your favorite spices to make your own unique tastes. If you are roasting, you should not roast or toast the spices all together at once, so they don't incorporate smells. After you do this, you will use a mortar and a pestle to crush down the spices. Start pounding on the spices to release the oils a...
In this video, Tonya shows us how to make whipped shea butter for your hair. Ingredients are: organic shea butter, green tea butter, aloe vera butter, peppermint essential oil, tea tree essential oil, and rosemary extract essential oil. Pour all of your ingredients into a large bowl and then mix together with a spoon until it's well combined. Use as much of each ingredient as you want to make the right consistency for you. After this, use an electric mixer to mix this all together until it's ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to do a really cute hairstyle on your American Girl. First, brush the hair out and then pick up the hair from the top of the head. Brush this and then twist the hair and push it up so it creates a poofed effect. You may have to do this several times to get it right. Then, clip the hair into place and grab the right side of the hair. Twist this until you reach the base of the neck and tie it into place. Do this on the other side and then combine both sides togeth...
In this video, we learn how to make Korean short ribs with sauteed asparagus. You will need: 1 lb short ribs, 3/4 c soy sauce, 3/4 c brown sugar, 2 tbsp sesame seed oil, and 5 cloves garlic. First, crush the five cloves of garlic up and then chop them. From here, combine this with all the other liquid ingredients and mix well. Then, pour this into a bag with the ribs and leave in the fridge for 30 minutes. Next, make some asparagus with onion and chopped garlic. Heat a skillet with olive oil ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make fake blood with household items. You will need: 5 ml flour, red food coloring, 20 ml syrup, and blue food coloring. You will also need a container, spoon, and mixing sticks. First, place the flour in, followed by the syrup and the food coloring. Mix this all together with the mixing sticks until it's well combined. If it's not to the color or consistency that you would like, then you can add more color or ingredients until it's how you like it. After thi...
In this tutorial, we learn how to get wavy hair with a wide-toothed comb and no heat. First, spray some waving product all over your hair and then comb it out. From here, you will combine the top half of your hair and then twist it into a bun. After this, clip it to your hair with a bobby pin. After this, grab the right side of the hair and then twist it up into the head. From here, you will repeat the process on the other side of your hair. Leave this in your hair overnight and then take out...
In this video, we learn how to make a small windmill from a permanent magnet motor. You will need: a motor, a rotor, and a stand to make this. First, you need to find a motor that has permanent magnets on it, like one from a printer. Then, grab a windmill like one from the garden and make a stand by combining three pieces of wood. Then, heat up the side of the motor and connect it to the middle of the windmill so that it spins around. After this, you will connect it to the stand with a fiberg...
In this tutorial, we learn how to do a Y braid on your American Girl doll. First, brush your doll's hair out and then put the hair in pig tails. From here, you will split the tail in half on both sides. Then, you will combine the two middle pieces and start to braid the hair like normal. Do this all the way down until you reach the bottom of the hair. When finished, tie the end with a rubber band to keep in place. This will finish the Y braid look for your American Girl doll, enjoy! Decorate ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a prickly pear margarita cocktail. Start out by adding some ice cubes to your shaker and then add in 1.5 oz of tequila to the. Next, add in 1/2 oz of Triple-Sec and 2 oz of sweet and sour. Also, add in a splash of prickly pear puree. Then, garnish the glass with lime juice and dip it in some salt. Now shake the shaker until it's freezing cold and everything is combined. Then, pour the drink through the strainer into the glass and garnish with a lime and ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to do the mattress stitch. First, lay the pieces flat and thread yarn tail onto the needle. Next, you will anchor the yarn to the bottom edge of the opposite piece. Then, go back through the side and find the tunnel of horizontal bars, one stitch in from the edge. Continue to do this around the stitches to combine them together. Keep alternating sides and just do one bar at a time to get the best results. You can do two bars at a time if you are comfortable with...
In this video, we learn how to make cranberry orange scones. To make this, you will need: 3 c self-rising flour, 1/2 c sugar, 1 stick unsalted butter, 3/4 c buttermilk, 1/4 c orange juice, and 1/2 c chopped cranberries. Pour all of these into a bowl and stir them together. Once they are mixed, add in the zest of one orange and fold it in. Then, pour this into a baking dish that has been greased and place in the oven at 400 degrees, then bake for 12-20 minutes. After this, prepare the glaze by...
In this tutorial, we learn how to cook buttermilk fried chicken. First, take your chicken and marinade with black pepper, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper. Use any other seasonings you would like. After this, pour buttermilk over the chicken and then let it sit for a couple of hours in the fridge. Now, combine flour with salt and pepper and any other seasonings you would like. Cover the chicken in the flour, getting as much flour on them as possible. Then, let the chicken sit for a few minut...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make whipped shea mango butter hair cream. You will need: shea butter, mango butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, vegetable glycerin, and castor oil. First, you will need to take a scoop of shea butter and a scoop of mango butter and place them into a plastic container. After this, blend them both with a mixer until they are combined. Next, you will add in around 1 tsp of the rest of the oils that you have. Then, take the mixture and continue to blend it until it...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make basic whipped cream. First, combine heavy whipping cream with 1 tsp of vanilla. Beat these together in a mixer that has been placed in the fridge for around 1 hour. Beat this slowly at first, then go up to high speed. Beat this until it's thick and you see peaks starting to form. once finished, spoon this out and you will have some rich and thick whipped cream! This not only tastes great, it is a lot healthier than buying from the store, which has a lot ...
In this video, we learn how to make traditional tamales. You can fill your tamales with anything that sounds good to you, using any meat and veggies. First, you will need to separate and soak corn chucks in water for a few hours. After this, you will need to make your masa in a large container until it has a spongy feel and place in fridge overnight. From here, you will mix paprika, pumpkin seeds, pepper seeds, and water to make the sauce that will mix with your meat. Ground these up after br...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make mini veggie burgers. First, boil some water to add in with your soy protein. Mix these together until there are no chunks and everything is well incorporated. Set this aside, then mix up 1/4 c oats, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 3 tbsp flour, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 egg. Now, combine the first mixture with the second one and form patties with it. Fry these on a skillet, then serve with your favori...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make golden oven fried chicken. First, soak your chicken in salt water for about 15 minutes. Then, heat up your oven to 425 degrees. After this, place foil on a shallow baking pan along with 1/4 c oil and 1/4 c butter. Place this in the oven until the butter melts. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 c flour, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp seasoning salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic salt. Then, place the chicken in the flour mixture and completely ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make Dutch oven chicken. Ingredients are: 1 whole chicken, 1 chopped onion, 3 tbsp garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and 28 oz diced tomatoes. First, melt some butter in a pot and then throw in your chopped onion. Let this heat up, then add in your garlic and other seasonings with it. Once these are combined, stick your chicken on top of them and sprinkle on additional flavorings of your choice. Cook for 1.5 hours on medium wit...
In this video, Skinny and Mini teach us how to make a quiche. First, crack two eggs inside of a bowl and whisk them together. Next, you will need to add in four more eggs and whisk those with in. Now, you add whisk in half of 1/3 c water with the eggs. From here, you will add in your favorite vegetables and meats that you want in with your quiche. Also add in your choice of cheese and combine everything together. Now, grease a baking dish and pour the quiche mixture inside of it. Bake this in...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make shea butter. You will need: shea butter, olive oil, jojoba oil, and coconut oil to make this. First, start out by combining all of your ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Make as little or as much of this as you would like. After you have mixed all of these together, use a mixer to make it more whipped with air in it. Then, you will spoon this mixture into small containers where you can keep it safe. Put a lid on the container when it's not in use, then...
In this tutorial, Chef Doug teaches us how to make soda cake. First, take a box of chocolate cake mix and a soda can. Empty the cake mix into the bowl and then open up your soda and whisk it inside. After this is combined and there are no lumps, spray cooking spray into a cake pan. Scrape the cake mix into the baking pan and spread it out until open. Bake this in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Once it's finished, take it out of the oven let it cool. Once cooled, you can spread icing ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make rum balls. To make these, you will need: 1 packet of cookies, 195 g condensed milk, 3 tsp rum, 1 c shredded coconut, 1/2 c coconut shredded, for rolling. First, place the cookies into a plastic bag and smash them up. Pour these into a bowl with the milk, rum, and coconut. Mix this together until combined, then roll smaller balls out of these. Dampen your hands, then roll the balls into shredded coconut on a plate. continue to do this for all of the balls...
In this video, we learn how to make marinated grilled king crab legs. First, heat up 1/4 c butter in a pan, then add in some lemon juice and dried parsley. Mix all of these together in the pan until it's all combined then add in some Dijon mustard to taste. Now, pour this into a bowl and then brush it over your king crab meat. Grill the meat over high heat and then let it grill for a few minutes. When it's finished, brush the marinade over the meat once more and then serve with your favorite ...
