The only thing at Hypernom.com appears to be a 3D fractal cage. You can move toward the edge with the WASD and arrow keys. But as you approach it, a new level of detail pops in and you seem no closer to the perimeter. Approached as a game, there is a "trick" to escaping—but I'm not sure you're supposed to. Press numbers to change the forms that bind you. There are all sorts of things going on like this.
"Hyperbolic tiling": can you escape from an extradimensional prison?
Tribute site to 2-bit Gameboy graphics
2Bit is an online shrine to 2-bit graphics (i.e. four colors) with the focus on those produced by (or according to the hardware specifications of) the 1989 Nintendo Gameboy. Of course graphics capabilities have evolved to display 16 million different colors. However, it has always amazed me that images of familiar things can still be… READ THE REST
Graphical wonders on show at Siggraph 2021
This year's Siggraph conference exhibition is virtual, running August 10-13, with many wonders to look forward to. Above, an official conference overview. See also Theodore Kim's presentation on antiracist graphics research. And finally (so far) here's Hsueah-To Derek Liu with what we've all been waiting for: Surface Multigrid via Intrinsic Prolongation. SIGGRAPH is celebrating 48… READ THE REST
Fantastic emulation of classic Apple II program The Print Shop (1984)
In 1984, I used the hell out of The Print Shop on my Apple ][e. Published by Broderbund, it's a super-simple graphic design application to create greeting cards, signs, and banners. I'd use my Koala Pad to generate ridiculous banners that I'd then print out on a dot matrix printer (yay for tractor feed paper!)… READ THE REST
This Black Friday, gift yourself a new skill with Doorbuster deals on e-learning courses
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Every year on Black Friday, we see incredible deals in every industry. TVs, appliances, toys, even vehicles. This roundup concerns a different Doorbuster story: skills. Each of the 20 items on… READ THE REST
Take advantage of huge Black Friday discounts on these apps and software deals
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Black Friday is here, and it's time to take advantage of the deals of the year. Whether you're using this unofficial holiday to get a head start on your holiday gift… READ THE REST
33 Black Friday deals on gadgets anyone would love to find under the tree this year
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Thinking up great gifts for everyone in your life can be incredibly difficult, leaving you overwhelmed and left scrambling for products you don't even know anyone really wants. This year, change… READ THE REST
