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New Search Engine Inspired by Human Vision

August 1, 2023 by noemi

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That is, vision as in how we literally see objects around us. Everyone knows about Google, Yahoo, and the other search engines that we use today. No matter how good these search engines may be, though, they are still limited by the fact that we have to enter search terms to get results. That means we need to have a name, a word, or a phrase for what we are looking for.

Now what if there were a search engine that takes images as the search query? Say you’re at a supermarket and you find something in a nice package, but you are not sure if it is good. You can always go visit Google and enter the name of the product and look for reviews. Alternatively, you can use your smartphone to take a picture of the item and use it to search.

Is that really possible? With the new technology that Cortexica ((Cortexica)) is working on, searching this way just might become the norm soon. The basis of the technology is simple – it is “a bio-inspired vision system enabling intelligent image recognition using principles derived from the human visual cortex.” The platform is patented – of course – and it provides a whole new way of doing things, at least search-wise.

How do they do it? Much like how our vision system works, the VisualSearch platform recognizes objects by identifying key features. These key features remain unchanged in spite of differences in lighting, orientation, and size.

To see what this technology can actually do, they already have an iPhone app called WINEfindr, which can be found in the app store. Obviously, this app is limited to wines, but it showcases what can be done.

The technology is very new, but work continues to be done, making the possibility of visual searching becoming part of our routine very real. Exciting? Definitely! Something that will take the place of barcodes and QR codes? Perhaps.

Filed Under: iPhone Apps, Search Engines Tagged With: Search Engines, VisualSearch, WINEfindr

Last Night Never Happened: An App to Delete Your Boo-boos

July 18, 2023 by noemi

Last Night Never Happened

Upon waking up today, I saw a friend’s status on Facebook: “To the 2 strangers I called last night, and have no recollection of what we talked about, I am very sorry.” Now I don’t know what that was about, but it reminded me of so many incidents wherein people got so wasted that they had no recollection of the events of the previous night. I am sure that you are no stranger to such events as well, and that, in the morning, you wished that there was a way to undo things.

But wait – there is an app for that! At least for deleting written evidence. Developed by So Soho Holdings Limited and 22seeds, the iPhone app is being dubbed as “the world’s first morning-after app” and seems to hold some potential. The idea is rather simple: once you wake up from your drunken stupor and realize that you have posted some things on Facebook and Twitter that you would rather not have posted, you can launch the app and delete those posts. Oh, and you can delete photos as well.

The graphical interface is simple – specially designed for people still suffering from a pounding head and blurry vision. There are also idiot-proof measures so that you don’t end up deleting more than you actually want to. (You never know – in your earnest desire to get rid of humiliating evidence, you might accidentally delete “legitimate” data.)

If you are ALWAYS in control when it comes to your social network accounts, then forget the app. Then again, I have a strong feeling that you will find this app very handy. Get it from the iTunes store for $1.99.

Filed Under: iPhone Apps Tagged With: facebook, iPhone apps, Twitter

3 Shooting Apps You Have Got To Try

November 7, 2016 by Fleur Hamilton

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Why do we like to shoot at things? We shoot rubber bands, rolled up papers, spit wads, sticks, rocks, arrows, bb guns, and real guns. We love to aim at something and fire away. There is some instinctive hunger to eye a target, estimate the distance, prepare the shot, and release the projectile. The need transcends culture and is the basis for most sports; put the ball in the hoop, pitch over the plate, kick the ball in the goal, pass the ball to the target.

In its most current derivation, that need can be met on the screens of our phones and mobile devices. Games that challenge us in our ability to shoot targets, game or even people are insanely popular. We still can purchase a rifle legally, equip it with a powerful optic device, buy ammunition, find a range or go hunting, and shoot things to smithereens. We can also do many of the same things, albeit with much less sensory input, sitting comfortably on our couches. Right or wrong, you decide. Here are 5 Apps for iOs you should give a shot: [Read more…] about 3 Shooting Apps You Have Got To Try

Filed Under: Apps, iPad Apps, iPhone Apps

Four Great Photo Opportunities To Add To Your Bucket List

August 31, 2015 by DailyBits

Whether or not you have an artistic eye, you will want to check out these five places around the United States that offer you beautiful sites for your camera. Everyone deems themselves a photographer these days with smartphones and Instagram.

Why not plan your next vacation around one of the photography adventures that will give you the feeling of a true creative photographer? You’ll not only see some amazing places, but you’ll also capture memories that will last you a lifetime. And you may get some photos of something other than food to share on Instagram!

The Statue Of Liberty

Every American should have a chance to visit Ellis Island and see the Statue of Liberty at least one time in their life. You can take a sightseeing cruise and get multiple views of the statue, perfect for photography buffs. It’s the first thing that many immigrants have seen when coming to the U.S., yet many residents have never seen it. [Read more…] about Four Great Photo Opportunities To Add To Your Bucket List

Filed Under: General, iPhone Apps, Media Tagged With: Grand Canyon, great photo opportunities, Niagara Falls, Statue of Liberty, Turnip Rock, U.S. tourist attractions

Best Apps For People With Disabilities

August 13, 2015 by DailyBits

These days everyone has a smartphone, even kids. The bonus of smartphones is that they serve as more than phones, they offer many great benefits to the average individual, and many more to people with various disabilities. Suffering from a disability isn’t just about getting your disability insurance and settling into a life without the things you love.

Smartphones act as lifelines, they act as entertainment, and they even work as a way to learn new things. Whether you use an Android phone or an iPhone, there are an array of apps for anything from reading disorders to sensory issues, for both adults and children. Whether you want to learn to communicate with your deaf friend, or need something to help your autistic child, there is an app for that.

Autism Apps

There are many autism apps available. Some of them are directed at all ages, while some of them are for children only. While there are far more available on iPhone, there are some for Android. [Read more…] about Best Apps For People With Disabilities

Filed Under: Android Apps, iPad Apps, iPhone Apps, Web Tools Tagged With: ADHD apps, autism apps, best apps for people with disabilities, diabetic apps

Shoto wants to make photo sharing more private

October 18, 2013 by DailyBits

Shoto wants to make photo sharing more private (via Pando Daily)

By Cale Guthrie Weissman On October 17, 2013I have more than 1,000 photos on my phone, each organized temporally starting with my first photo in 2007 (a nice shot of my mother) up until my most recent one this morning (a tasty egg I cooked). If I’…


[Read more…] about Shoto wants to make photo sharing more private

Filed Under: iPhone Apps Tagged With: apps, photo sharing

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