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Nexus 6P: A Beginner's Guide

Author : Philip Tranton

Publisher : Conceptual Kings

Page : 19 pages

File Size : 30,31 MB

Release : 2015-11-19

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The new Nexus 6P is the latest phablet manufactured by Huawei that comes equipped with a twelve mega-pixel back camera that has a broad spectrum of CRI-90 dual flash with a laser driven auto focus. Other features include a 5.7 inch WQHD AMOLED display that has a resolution of 518 pixels per inch and a USB that has Type-C connectivity. It comes with a 4K video that operates at 30 fps the lessened-resolution movie films at 240 fps when doing a replay. The back camera has an 8 mega pixel image as well as an f/2.4 lens. The phablet operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It has up to three different storages which include 32GB, 64GB and 128GB.



Retrofitting Blade Runner

Author : Judith Kerman

Publisher : Popular Press

Page : 344 pages

File Size : 16,32 MB

Release : 1991

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 9780879725105

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This book of essays looks at the multitude of texts and influences which converge in Ridley Scott's film Blade Runner, especially the film's relationship to its source novel, Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? The film's implications as a thought experiment provide a starting point for important thinking about the moral issues implicit in a hypertechnological society. Yet its importance in the history of science fiction and science fiction film rests equally on it mythically and psychologically resonant creation of compelling characters and an exciting story within a credible science fiction setting. These essays consider political, moral and technological issues raised by the film, as well as literary, filmic, technical and aesthetic questions. Contributors discuss the film's psychological and mythic patterns, important political issues and the roots of the film in Paradise Lost, Frankenstein, detective fiction, and previous science fiction cinema.



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Publisher : Disha Publications

Page : 402 pages

File Size : 47,20 MB

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ISBN : 9362252686

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The Fundamentals of General Knowledge for Competitive Exams - UPSC/ State PCS/ SSC/ Banking/ Insurance/ Railways/ BBA/ MBA/ Defence - 3rd Edition

Author : Disha Experts

Publisher : Disha Publications

Page : 616 pages

File Size : 31,83 MB

Release : 2018-01-15

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ISBN : 9387421244

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The thoroughly revised & updated 3rd edition of the book The Fundamentals of GENERAL KNOWLEDGE provides a comprehensive updation of all sections. The USP of the book is the use of Infographics, MindMaps, Tables, Charts etc. to present information so as to make it the MOst Student Friendly book for students. It comprehensively covers Geography, History, Polity, Economy, Business, General Science, Ecology & Environment, Art & Culture, Sports, Healthcare, Communication, News & Media, Education & Career, IT & Computers and Technology. The book has been prepared keeping in mind the importance of the questions asked in previous years' competitive exams papers and is useful for aspirants of UPSC, SSC, Banking, Insurance, Railways, Engg Services and AFCAT etc. Some other Salient Features: • India Panorama - provides a lot of details of every state/ UT along with National Symbols, Space Programs of India, Defence & Security, Atomic & Nuclear programs, Heritage sites, Superlatives, First in India etc. • World Panorama - provides details of every continent, major countries - their languages, emblems, currencies, Superlatives, First in World, Sobriquets, Important dates, people, places etc. • Most Famous People of All Time • Technology has been covered with application in all the possible fields - education, space, business, sciences, defence, infrastructure, telecom, sports, printing, transport, Banking etc. • Latest Update - provides the various important people, event, issue and ideas of latest times.



From AI to Robotics

Author : Arkapravo Bhaumik

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 431 pages

File Size : 38,23 MB

Release : 2018-02-28

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1482251485

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From AI to Robotics: Mobile, Social, and Sentient Robots is a journey into the world of agent-based robotics and it covers a number of interesting topics, both in the theory and practice of the discipline. The book traces the earliest ideas for autonomous machines to the mythical lore of ancient Greece and ends the last chapter with a debate on a prophecy set in the apparent future, where human beings and robots/technology may merge to create superior beings – the era of transhumanism. Throughout the text, the work of leading researchers is presented in depth, which helps to paint the socio-economic picture of how robots are transforming our world and will continue to do so. This work is presented along with the influences and ideas from futurists, such as Asimov, Moravec, Lem, Vinge, and of course Kurzweil. The book furthers the discussion with concepts of Artificial Intelligence and how it manifests in robotic agents. Discussions across various topics are presented in the book, including control paradigm, navigation, software, multi-robot systems, swarm robotics, robots in social roles, and artificial consciousness in robots. These discussions help to provide an overall picture of current day agent- based robotics and its prospects for the future. Examples of software and implementation in hardware are covered in Chapter 5 to encourage the imagination and creativity of budding robot enthusiasts. The book addresses several broad themes, such as AI in theory versus applied AI for robots, concepts of anthropomorphism, embodiment and situatedness, extending theory of psychology and animal behavior to robots, and the proposal that in the future, AI may be the new definition of science. Behavior-based robotics is covered in Chapter 2 and retells the debate between deliberative and reactive approaches. The text reiterates that the effort of modern day robotics is to replicate human-like intelligence and behavior, and the tools that a roboticist has at his or her disposal are open source software, which is often powered by crowd-sourcing. Open source meta-projects, such as Robot Operating System (ROS), etc. are briefly discussed in Chapter 5. The ideas and themes presented in the book are supplemented with cartoons, images, schematics and a number of special sections to make the material engaging for the reader. Designed for robot enthusiasts – researchers, students, or the hobbyist, this comprehensive book will entertain and inspire anyone interested in the exciting world of robots.



This Robot Brain Gets Life (Making AI Pseudo-Conscious)

Author : Carter Blakelaw

Publisher : The Logic of Dreams

Page : 121 pages

File Size : 29,14 MB

Release : 2023-04-23

Category : Computers

ISBN :

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For those in a hurry, this: - To align an AI’s goals with our own, we must build-in alignment from the start. - To keep an AI honest, we must build-in honesty from the start. - To get an AI to understand anything, we must invest it with something of what it’s like to be conscious. In this book, a theory of consciousness is cast into an AI architecture that allows interventions in concept formation by design. For the rest of you, who enjoy reading and mulling things over, this: Can a computing device appreciate the smell of coffee on a Sunday morning, or contemplate the Earth as seen from the Moon, or worry about inflation and the price of fuel? Not without being conscious and understanding the world. And one can't be done without the other, surely? In this book, Carter Blakelaw uses a theory of what makes us conscious to present a machine that will genuinely think for itself. Not only that, but once he has his machine, he looks at how to ensure its interests align with our own, and how to keep it honest and true (alignment and hallucinations being two of the biggest issues in AI). Discover what he discovers about the machine, about our world, and about us.



AI and Popular Culture

Author : Lee Barron

Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing

Page : 249 pages

File Size : 29,73 MB

Release : 2023-04-03

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1803823275

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AI and Popular Culture sheds light on how artificial intelligence has changed our world and helps you to understand where it might take us next.



Robotization of Work?

Author : Barbara Czarniawska

Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing

Page : 143 pages

File Size : 41,89 MB

Release : 2020-04-24

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1839100958

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In this timely book, Barbara Czarniawska and Bernward Joerges examine the hopes and fears around work and job security inspired by automation, from the original coining of the term ‘robot’ to the present day media fascination. Have these hopes and fears changed or do they remain the same? This discerning book investigates whether these changes in perception correlate to actual changes taking place in the field of robotics.



Learning Embedded Android N Programming

Author : Ivan Morgillo

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 282 pages

File Size : 48,95 MB

Release : 2016-07-29

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1785283286

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Create the perfectly customized system by unleashing the power of Android OS on your embedded device About This Book Understand the system architecture and how the source code is organized Explore the power of Android and customize the build system Build a fully customized Android version as per your requirements Who This Book Is For If you are a Java programmer who wants to customize, build, and deploy your own Android version using embedded programming, then this book is for you. What You Will Learn Master Android architecture and system design Obtain source code and understand the modular organization Customize and build your first system image for the Android emulator Level up and build your own Android system for a real-world device Use Android as a home automation and entertainment system Tailor your system with optimizations and add-ons Reach for the stars: look at the Internet of Things, entertainment, and domotics In Detail Take a deep dive into the Android build system and its customization with Learning Embedded Android Programming, written to help you master the steep learning curve of working with embedded Android. Start by exploring the basics of Android OS, discover Google's “repo” system, and discover how to retrieve AOSP source code. You'll then find out to set up the build environment and the first AOSP system. Next, learn how to customize the boot sequence with a new animation, and use an Android “kitchen” to “cook” your custom ROM. By the end of the book, you'll be able to build customized Android open source projects by developing your own set of features. Style and approach This step-by-step guide is packed with various real-world examples to help you create a fully customized Android system with the most useful features available.



When Nightmares Come

Author : Patrick Todoroff

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 81 pages

File Size : 24,49 MB

Release : 2024-03-28

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 1472860055

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A solo and cooperative skirmish wargame for investigating and battling the supernatural mysteries of the modern world. When Nightmares Come is a tabletop miniatures wargame about modern day monster hunting and occult investigations. Players will form a team of paranormal vigilantes; self-taught occult specialists and monster hunters who call themselves the Nightwatch. These self-appointed members of the 'watch look to tackle the supernatural horrors and investigate the strange disturbances that plague their city. The core of the game, using the Action Dice Pool with its multiple die types, is fast and bloody, with tiered enemies, flexible player classes, quick combat resolution, and straightforward mission objectives. When Nightmares Come also contains a roleplaying element that allows for non-combat challenges and dramatic encounters. This system uses the same dice types as the core game's Action Dice Pool and emphasizes quick resolutions. This narrative system adds a fresh dimension to the core miniatures experience, particularly in longer campaigns where the promise of different foes and new storylines encourages long-term playability.