asgard4 writes “In recent years GPUs have become powerful computing devices whose power is not only used to generate pretty graphics on screen but also to perform heavy computation jobs that were exclusively reserved for high performance super computers in the past. Considering the vast diversity and rapid development cycle of GPUs from different vendors, it is not surprising that the ecosystem of programming environments has flourished (more…)

vellorean writes “I have been reading Linux
Shell Scripting Cookbook by Sarath Lakshman, published by Packt,
for a while. While most people I know learn shell scripts themselves,
I was looking to refresh my concepts a little as well as have a
reference lying around on the table for fast access.” Read below for the rest of vellorean’s review.

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rsk points out this “review of the $1200 Makerbot Thing-o-Matic 3D printer. After a 16-hour self-assembly and a few weeks of use, a blown PSU was replaced with a higher powered PSU via a mod to the Thing-o-Matic. Video of the Thing-o-Matic printing out little solar panel mounts from Google Sketch-up included in the review. Final thoughts suggest that the Thing-o-Matic is not a great gift for non-engineers: ‘You need a decent understanding of robotics, (more…)

Forbes magazine puts Bill Gates in the ranks of 40 people most influential in the world. While in the IT field, Gates held in…

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The finishing order of the Indianapolis 500 has been changed. Marco Andretti has been awarded third place and Danica Patrick sixth due to passes under yellow. Marco Andretti initially was listed sixth and Patrick fifth.

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Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the culmination of over 20 years of Mario gaming into one fantastically-designed and creative platformer. It’s also one of 2010′s absolutely best games.

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Arguably Rockstar’s finest effort to date, Red Dead Redemption does an exquisite job of capturing the iconic essence of the Wild West, presenting one of the most engaging and enjoyable open-world climates in recent memory with the dusty plains of New Austin.

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There is no spoon. – When you start complaining about a Meta score while also complaining about the state of the review system, take a long look into the mirror and realize: I’m part of the problem.

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God of War III is billed as the final chapter in Kratos’ story, and it’s a shame, because this is the iteration that took me from liking the series to loving it. The series has always been fun, but this is the God of War you have to play.

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Hugh Pickens writes “The NY Times reports that an independent board of scientists will be appointed to review the workings of the world’s top climate science panel, which has faced recriminations over inaccuracies in a 2007 report that included a prediction that Himalayan glaciers would vanish by 2035, although there is no scientific consensus to that effect. That brief citation — drawn from a magazine interview with a glaciologist who says (more…)