Tech Article 9/27/13

Watch the Trailer from E3
There is a myriad of new games coming along with the new consoles. One of those games is called Watch Dogs.

Watch Dogs will be released on both Xbox One and PS4 on the consoles' launch dates. The game is about Aiden Pearce, a very skilled hacker, during the blackout of 2003. Most electricity, such as traffic lights and street lights, is now run on a grid called CtOS, or Central Operating System. Aiden can hack this system to his advantage, helping him in certain situations:

Tech Article 9/20/13

The Omni by Virtuix

The Virtuix Omni is referred to as an omnidirectional treadmill video game peripheral for virtual reality.
So, generally, it is a virtual reality treadmill and visor. The treadmill is very slippery, so you just slide on it while walking, so it feels like you're moving, when you really aren't.


Here is a video:

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I am in a great chemistry class, and I am taught by none other than Mr. Maniscalco, or Mr. Man for short.  I have his class 8th period, so it's a great way to top off the school day. Before teaching at Wood-Ridge, he taught physics at 4 colleges (St. Peters College, Rutgers University, American College of Radiology, and American College of Medical Physics), one other high school (Cliffside Park) and worked at four hospitals (V.A. Medical Center, Christ Hospital, Pascack Valley Hospital, and Nyack Hospital). Yeah, he really gets around.

I always look forward to his class. There isn't even anything special, like field trips or anything. I just always have fun in his class.I have a bunch of friends there and he is lenient on talking, so we have great conversations, with Mr. Man included. He is also very funny, and I am normally laughing 90% of his class period. It is very entertaining, and just a great overall class to be in.

Technology is used everywhere, including Mr. Man's chemistry honors class. We did a lab last week where we measured the length, width, and height of a metal block, then calculated the volume. Then, we calculated the volume differently, using water displacement. We then got a percent error, and are now writing a lab report on the project. To top off the post, here is a science related video:

Tech Article 9/13/13

With the release of the new console, the Xbox One, is the Illumiroom. These are the functions:


Adding the screen to the wall behind:

Adding only outlines of the games edges:

Adding only certain effects, like in a first person shooter, only gunfire and explosions:

Changing the rooms lighting:

And distorting reality:

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6SJnpBfdBs

What 9/11 Means to Me

To me, 9/11 show that there is no safe place to hide from evil. Even at your job. Even at the top of a building with a hundred stories. And ever since then, all security has been extremely stepped up. Whether you are entering a museum, or entering a country, you will have to go through some form of security. This can be both a good and bad thing at times. It can find people with explosives, weapons, etc. but it wastes time for the traveler or visitor. I guess that is small price to pay, however, to be a little safer in our homes.

Welcome

I am Mark Whaley. This is my blog for WEB 2.0! I will be posting many technology related articles,but here is a little about me:
Favorite color: Green
Favorite food: Cereal
Favorite show: NCIS