Hubert Nguyen is the co-founder and editor of Ubergizmo. He has a passion for technology and enjoys sharing it.
He is a retired computer graphics engineer who programmed special-effects such as real-time fire or hair rendering, for NVIDIA. Hubert also managed the NVIDIA developer education program and edited “GPU Gems 3“, a best-selling 3D programming book.
Before joining NVIDIA, Hubert was at 3dfx interactive. Prior to that, he worked on 3D-Engines in various video games.
Hubert started to program computer graphics in 1991 when he was involved in the underground European DemoScene. In 1994, his “Impact Studios” team won the world’s largest PC demo competition: The Party, in Denmark.
01/10/2025, At CES this January, I had the opportunity to explore the latest technologies. One standout innovation was the WeWalk Smart Cane 2 at the TDK booth. This next-generation assistive device is designed for blind and visually impaired users and offers...
01/07/2025, We had an opportunity to put on the new Lenovo Legion Glasses 2, which are smart glasses that can replace a large monitor for entertainment purposes. In the past couple of years, this type of smart glasses virtual display technology has matured to the...
01/06/2025, At CES 2025, AMD is launching many new CPUs, and the most interesting ones are the high-end AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D desktop CPU, and the AMD Ryzen AI MAX and MAX Pro for laptops.The 16-core 9950X3D with 144MB of cache (!!) is a nice addition to the 7950X3D...
01/06/2025, At CES 2025, Intel made a pivotal announcement, formally unveiling its next-generation Core Ultra 200V Series processors, codenamed “Lunar Lake.” These processors mark Intel’s strategic pivot, which aims to redefine the competitive...
10/25/2024, On October 25, 2024, South Korea entered uncharted cinematic territory by hosting its first-ever international AI-focused film festival, the Korea International AI Film Festival (K-AIFF). Held at the Korea International Exhibition Center (Kintex) in...
10/20/2024, NEC has demonstrated security system advances at CEATEC 2024 by showing the latest version of a cutting-edge multimodal biometric authentication system that combines the world’s leading face and iris recognition technologies.This system is designed...
10/20/2024, Sony’s Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) image sensors are transforming industries by allowing the detection of materials and substances invisible to the human eye. This is part of a larger push on sensors, a domain Sony is very successful in.By...
10/20/2024, \TOKUFASTbot made history by solving a puzzle cube in an astounding 0.305 seconds, a feat that earned it recognition from Guinness World Records as the fastest robot ever to solve a cube. This remarkable achievement surpassed the previous record of 0.38...
10/20/2024, Sharp Corporation demonstrated an outdoor-compatible A0-sized ePoster, which received the prestigious Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Award at CEATEC AWARD 2024. This award is given to the most innovative technologies, products, and services...
10/20/2024, The advent of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies has transformed how we interact with digital content, and the need for intuitive, responsive interfaces has grown significantly. At CEATEC 2024, TDK demonstrated a ring-shaped...
10/20/2024, At CEATEC 2024 in Tokyo, TDK unveiled its latest hardware components for AR/VR smart glasses, showcasing a series of innovations highlighting its continued focus on retinal projection technology. This year’s advancements build upon TDK’s...
09/22/2024, The beauty and skincare industry has long been under scrutiny for using potentially harmful chemicals and preservatives in cosmetic products. Many brands rely on these additives to extend shelf life and stabilize their formulations. However, growing...
09/22/2024, SOVLIT-iSAR is an Intelligent Search And Rescue (= iSAR) support system designed to save the lives of individuals lost in areas without mobile communication coverage, commonly referred to as mobile communication shadow zones. These shadow zones often...
09/22/2024, During the pandemic, spraying a mist was one of the common solutions opted by local governments, especially in Southeast Asia. “What” is being sprayed can vary. Among the list of chemicals frequently sprayed are Bleach, Hydrogen peroxide,...
09/14/2024, We recently had a conversation with LS Electric, originally part of the LG Group, began in 1974 as Lucky Packing. In 2003, it separated from LG and became part of the LS Group, rebranding as LSIS. In 2020, LSIS adopted its current name, LS Electric.LS...
02/25/2024, Lenovo has officially introduced the new ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2, a device designed to cater to the needs of highly mobile professionals by combining performance, portability, and versatility. This latest iteration in the ThinkPad series comes with...
02/04/2024, Copper Innovation Technologies (CIT, official site) is a company we’ve had an opportunity to talk to around the December to CES 2024 timeframe. They developed a new Copper-Clad Laminated Film (FCCL) technology to improve electronic data transmission...
01/10/2024, One of the most interesting demos at the TDK booth is TDK Qeexo AutoML, an end-to-end machine learning (ML) platform that allows customers to build production-level ML / Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications while spending minimal engineering...
01/10/2024, Explore TDK's cutting-edge motion sensing solution at CES 2024. The Super High Accuracy Position Sensing employs Gyroscope, Accelerometer, and TMR to enhance device orientation. TDK promises precise, calibration-free results for IoT, Navigation,...
01/08/2024, The Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) is a strategic economic initiative established in 2003 in Incheon, South Korea. With a mission to promote economic growth, attract foreign investment, and enhance international competitiveness, IFEZ operates as a...