Professor’s research contributed to iPhone X


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Upon its debut, facial recognition was among the iPhone X’s most talked-about features. USC assistant professor of computer science Hao Li was one of the developers who brought this idea to life, as he conducted research on facial motion capture that later contributed to the iPhone X’s animated emoji, or “Animoji,” feature. Li’s contribution began […]

Poe’s Perspective: Darnold’s sophomore slump can’t be ignored


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We’ve got to talk about Sam Darnold. I didn’t want to write this column. Heading into the season, I was basically the conductor of Darnold’s hype train heading on an express route to New York for the Heisman ceremony. I read all of the features from ESPN to Sports Illustrated, and although we’re supposed to […]

Pop duo HOTT MT exudes ethereality in sophomore album


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If you haven’t yet heard of Los Angeles-based cosmic psych-pop duo HOTT MT, give them a listen. HOTT MT was formed in 2012, consisting of singer-bassist Ashi Dala and singer-guitarist Nick “Spooki” Tavi. HOTT MT is an acronym for Hour Of The Time Majesty Twelve, named after a radio show by conspiracy theorist and UFO […]