 Robots Detect Behavioral Cues to Follow Humans August 21, 2008 | User rating: 4.1 / 5 after 23 vote(s)
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Robots can be ironic. Even though they might not have emotions of their own, they can still detect and respond to humans’ emotions. A recent study has shown that, by picking up on human emotional traits, as ... | |
 'Space Cube' could be world's smallest PC 12 hours ago | User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 23 vote(s)
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Measuring just 2 inches by 2 inches, the Space Cube is roughly the size of a large die. However, the cube is actually a tiny PC, developed by the Shimafuji Corporation in Japan. | |
 Robot with a Biological Brain: new research provides insights into how the brain works August 13, 2008 | User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 124 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A multidisciplinary team at the University of Reading has developed a robot which is controlled by a biological brain formed from cultured neurons. This cutting edge research is the first ... | |
 Nearly Waterless Washing Machine to Debut in 2009 July 29, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 78 vote(s)
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A new washing machine that uses just a cup of water, a pinch of detergent, and about 1,000 small plastic chips to clean clothes may be available for consumers in the UK next year. | |
 Small GPS devices help prosecutors win convictions 11 hours ago | User rating: 3.4 / 5 after 5 vote(s)
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(AP) -- Like millions of motorists, Eric Hanson used a GPS unit in his Chevrolet TrailBlazer to find his way around. He probably didn't expect that prosecutors would eventually use it too - to help convict ... | |
 Sony to launch world's slimmest 40-inch LCD TV 19 hours ago | User rating: 4 / 5 after 6 vote(s)
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Sony Corp. said Thursday it will launch the world's thinnest and lightest 40-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) television, seeking to trump its rivals ahead of the key year-end shopping season. | |
 Futuristic fridges invade Berlin consumer electronics show 22 hours ago | User rating: 3.2 / 5 after 9 vote(s)
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The Ifa, Europe's top consumer electronics show, is normally all about gadgets that make life more entertaining with the latest flat screen televisions, stereo equipment and the like. | |
 New Nikon SLR camera shoots high-def movies, too August 27, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
(AP) -- Nikon Corp. on Wednesday launched the first digital still camera with interchangeable lenses that also shoots movies. | |
 Dell unveils new PCs targeting emerging markets August 27, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
(AP) -- Dell Inc. unveiled four low-cost computer models for China, India and other emerging economies Wednesday in a new bid to tap the potential of high-growth markets outside the United States. | |
 Review: A $130 phone headset helpfully talks back August 26, 2008 | User rating: 4.1 / 5 after 10 vote(s)
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(AP) -- Bluetooth wireless headsets for mobile phones are puzzling: We're supposed to control them with couple of unmarked buttons and get feedback from a single indicator light. | |
 Shuttle's mini PC goes easy on power consumption August 22, 2008 | User rating: 3.7 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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Shuttle, the Taiwan-based computer manufacturer, has been known for making small computers, but its newest PC will be its tiniest and greenest yet. | |
 Review: 2 new devices mix learning with games August 20, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
(AP) -- Your kids can learn math, how to tell time and other skills needed for school - and you don't have to pry them away from video games. | |
Apple releases fix for iPhone 3G connectivity woes August 20, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | User comments: 2
(AP) -- Apple Inc. has released an iPhone software update it says improves communication between the smart phone and wireless networks. | |
 Intel Unveils New Chip Designs August 19, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 19 vote(s)
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In his Intel Developer Forum keynote today, Pat Gelsinger detailed the roadmap for Intel's continued march toward pervasive, higher performance and power efficient computing. The senior vice president and general ... | |
Apple says battery problem caused iPod overheating August 19, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
(AP) -- Apple Inc. said Tuesday that batteries from a single supplier are to blame for the meltdown of some models of its tiny iPod Nano digital music player. | |
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