Technology

November 15, 2024

Take a Virtual 3D Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica Created by the Vatican Using 400,000 Images and AI

St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the world’s most iconic landmarks, is now more accessible than ever thanks to a collaboration between the Vatican and Microsoft. They teamed-up with digital preservation company Iconem to create a stunning digital replica of Rome’s Renaissance-era church using 400,000 high-resolution images. This groundbreaking project lets you explore St. Peter’s Basilica in breathtaking detail through a virtual 3D tour.

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November 6, 2024

Researchers Use 134-Year-Old Photo To Create 3D Model of Ancient Sculptural Relief

Researchers from Japan's Ritsumeikan University have found a way to bring hidden pieces of history to life using cutting-edge technology. Led by Professor Satoshi Tanaka, they developed a method to take any 2D photograph of a relief and transform it into a digital 3D reconstruction. In October, they demonstrated their method at an international conference in Australia and published their work.

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August 14, 2024

Star Wars Fan 3D-Prints Millennium Falcon Wireless Mouse

If you're a Star Wars fan and thought the ultimate customization your computer setup could get was a cool wallpaper or a character mousepad, think again. A designer known as parkeryaojj created a 3D-printed wireless mouse that looks like a miniature Millennium Falcon. On top of being incredibly detailed, the best part is that anyone with access to a 3D printer can easily make their own.

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