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You Can Smile, But You Can’t Fool This Facial Recognition Software From MIT

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So you think you’re totally in control of your emotions, or at least the visible aspect of it. People can’t tell if you’re hurting deep inside, or maybe bored to death.

That kind of control can sure come in handy a lot, but with the new facial recognition software that some guys from MIT have developed, your poker face (or a phony smile face, rather) might just be totally useless. [Read more…] about You Can Smile, But You Can’t Fool This Facial Recognition Software From MIT

The Daleks Have Landed…At MIT!

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Dalek at MIT

Studying at MIT used to be this little girl’s dream. A dream it has remained, but who knows if it might just turn into reality at some point? In any case, this recent “invasion” of the renowned American educational institution has reawakened that dream. For sure, all those Whovians out there will want to flock to MIT as well, for the Daleks have landed.

You don’t believe me? Take a look at that photo again. [Read more…] about The Daleks Have Landed…At MIT!