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Japanese Robots takes up traditional dance

hrp-2-dance-robot.jpgRobots tend to be clumsy, or at least that’s the image that we get. After all, robots that are as agile as Spiderman as portrayed by numerous science fiction shows are but figments of the imagination. Even one of the most famous autonomous robots, Honda’s Asimo, has problems getting around on its own as quickly and as efficiently when compared to a normal human. The Japanese aren’t about to give up just yet though, developing a dancing robot that could eventually replace human dancers on the stage, but not quite yet. These roboticists are making large… Continue Reading»

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NES controller now controls cursor

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What a change for the once-mighty NES controller, where it used to control Mario and Samus who saved their respective worlds, all the controller does now is control the cursor on your computer display (not to mention accelerating your path towards RSI due to its obviously unergonomic nature). This DIY project replaces the innards of a NES controller with that of an optical mouse, so you’ll have to invest a fair bit and have a decent amount of technical know-how before embarking upon this project. Definitely one of the fanboys.

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PS3 Unreal Tournament 3 supporting keyboard, mouse

Before he retired from his position at Sony Computer Entertainment, Ken Kutaragi declared that the PlayStation 3 would have many PC-like functions. This week saw confirmation that owners of the console will also be able to play at least one shooter using PC gamers’ weapons of choice. In a post on his company’s official forums , Epic Games vice president Mark Rein revealed that both the PC and PlayStation 3 versions of Unreal Tournament 3 will have keyboard and mouse support. That’s a first for the Sony console, which does allow keyboard entry of… Continue Reading»

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Sun Announces New UltraSPARC T2 as "World’s Fastest Microprocessor"

A look at the UltraSPARC T2 die (Source: Sun Microsystems)

Sun’s new UltraSPARC T2, formerly codenamed Niagara 2, may find its way outside of the server market

Sun Microsystems will announce today a new microprocessor that it boasts to be “the world’s fastest.” The new

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Sole Mio Concept Mouse Recharges via Sunlight

solemio.jpgThe sun may be the bane of basement-dwelling geeks everywhere, but Sole Mio doesn’t care. Designed for office workers who have regular access to sunlight (via windows, etc.), this environmentally friendly mouse is currently undergoing testing to see if it can charge itself during normal daily activities. The designers admit its success is likely dependant upon users adjusting their mouse-using habits to include plenty of downtime in the sun for the sake of saving a few precious watts. Cubicle monkeys, this is your ticket to a window seat (or maybe a giant skylight)… Continue Reading»

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Burton Tantrum G1 Bluetooth helmet

burton-g1.jpgSnowboarders, sit up and take notice! The Burton Tantrum G1 Bluetooth helmet is here to help you keep in touch with the world via your phone while engaged in your favorite extreme sport, thanks to a wireless Bluetooth connection. A DJ-style pair of headphones will fill your ears with your favorite tunes from virtually all music players, ranging from iPods, MD, CD, and other MP3 players. Not only that, it works well with Bluetooth 1.1 and 1.2 phone also. I don’t know about you, but I’d hate to be interrupted while making my way downhill. Those… Continue Reading»

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