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Saturday, March 31, 2007
Friday, March 30, 2007
Cambodia bans texts for elections
Mobile-phone text messaging in Cambodia is suspended, supposedly to protect voters during local elections.
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Review: 'Supreme Commander' leads RTS charge
The once-trendy "real-time strategy" (RTS) genre -- popularized in the late '90s with games such as "Blizzard's Starcraft" and Electronic Arts' "Command and Conquer" -- is poised for its long-overdue comeback.
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Amazon tribes to get free Internet access
Read full story for latest details.
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Net phone service rules revealed
Net phone service providers must be upfront about limitations of their services, regulator Ofcom says.
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Brazil rainforest internet plan
A plan to link isolated Amazon communities to the internet has been announced in Brazil
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Hackers target TK Maxx shoppers
The owner of TK Maxx says hackers have stolen details from 45 million credit and debit cards used by shoppers.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Users warned on Windows cursors
Microsoft is warning users about a flaw in Windows animated cursors that could leave PCs open to attack.
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Proposal for porn domain rejected
Plans to create a dedicated internet domain catering for pornographic websites are rejected.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
IBM helps blind 'see' web video
IT giant IBM has developed a multimedia browser to make content accessible to vision impaired people
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Atmel Ships New Microcontroller with Linux SDK
LinuxDevices
reports that Atmel is now shipping a very inexpensive single board
computer (SBC) that runs Linux. The ATNGW
100 board, based on Atmel's AVR32 architecture, can be had for only
$69. While it's aimed at network gateway use, robot experimenters will
be interested too because of the pricing. The board includes a
lot of stuff for $69 such as a 140MHz AT32AP7000
MCU/DSP, 32MB SDRAM, 16MB flash, an SD/MMC slot, an ATtiny24 board
controller interface, 16-bit stereo audio DAC, LCD controller, USB 2.0,
two 10/1000 Ethernet ports, RS232, USART, TWI/I2C, I2S, JTAG, timer/PWM
outputs, and GPIO pins. More details can be found on the AVR
Freaks NGW page.
Source: http://www.netchain.com
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Army testing high-tech concept vehicles
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Apple rolls out iTunes album credit feature
Read full story for latest details.
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Students give up social networks for Lent
For some, it's chocolate. For others, it's coffee or cigarettes. But as this Easter approaches, some young and devout Christians are anxious to return to what they gave up for Lent: Internet sites Facebook and MySpace.
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US 'no longer technology king'
The United States has lost its status as the world's engine of technology innovation, the World Economic Forum says.
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Yahoo expands paper content
Yahoo signs a deal with US newspaper group McClatchy to access news and commentary.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Xbox aims at digital home
Microsoft launches an updated version of its Xbox 360 designed to display high definition video.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
BBC offers its shows via mobiles
BBC TV and radio programmes will be available on a trio of mobile phone networks for a trial period.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Dell gives the go-ahead for Linux
PC maker Dell announces it will sell computers and laptops with the operating system Linux preinstalled.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Wi-fi buses drive rural web use
Vehicles equipped with wi-fi are being used to deliver web content to rural communities in the developing world.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Net phone service rules announced
Net phone service providers must be upfront about limitations of their services, regulator Ofcom says.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Yahoo expands newspaper content
Yahoo signs a deal with US newspaper group McClatchy to access news and commentary.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Yahoo expands newspaper content
Yahoo signs a deal with US newspaper group McClatchy to access news and commentary.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Subsumption Examples in Real Robots
A recent
discussion on the Dallas Personal
Robotics Group mailing list led to a series of postings
by David P. Anderson about
the subsumption architecture he implemented in the control software of
his robots, SR04
and jBot.
David has compiled his subsumption postings and added references, code
samples, and
diagrams to help explain his approach in a new article posted on
the DPRG website. He also provides
links to video of his robots
demonstrating the behaviors that result. There is a wealth of useful
information here for anyone interested in the real world use of
subsumption. For more technical information on the style of subsumption
championed by Rodney
Brooks, see his paper, Intelligence
without representation (PDF format). If you're new to the whole idea
and wondering what it's all about, Wikipedia offers a concise
explanation of Subsumption architecture.
Source: http://www.netchain.com
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
YouTube names video winners
Website YouTube announces the winners of its first annual awards for the best user-generated videos.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Web ad spend overtakes papers
Spending on UK internet adverts jumps 41.2% in 2006 to overtake newspaper ad expenditure, a report says.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
US 'no longer technology king'
The United States has lost its status as the world's engine of technology innovation, the World Economic Forum says.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Xbox revamp aims at digital home
Microsoft launches an updated version of its Xbox 360 designed to display high definition video.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Call for blogging code of conduct
Bloggers have been forced to examine their community following death threats to a prominent technology writer.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Building the Bionic Man
Our friends at
Doctorsgadgets have a short overview
of recent replacement parts for the human body.
Everything from an
eye
to an
anus.
These advances will inevitably lead to discussions about
how far a person is willing to go to extend life.
Humans currently accept false teeth, hair, and even
limbs, but
will they accept living in a body where most of the components are
electro-mechanical?
If the current debate about implantable
ID chips is any indication, many
will draw the line soon.
Of course, it remains to be seen whether advances in electro-mechanical
replacements will occur before
biological ones.
Source: http://www.netchain.com
Unmanned sub to clear mines
An unmanned submarine which detects and destroys unexploded mines is unveiled.
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Government 'failing' nanoscience
The UK government has failed to fund adequate research into potential nanotechnology risks, a report finds.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Flex-fuel vehicles coming to White House lawn
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iPhone casts shadow over wireless show
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Ofcom cuts mobile connect fees
Watchdog Ofcom tells mobile phone firms to cut the amount they charge other operators for connecting calls.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Retrial for Microsoft piracy case
A Russian court orders a retrial of a head teacher accused of using pirated Microsoft software.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
PlayStation breaks sales records
The PlayStation 3 games console breaks sales records in the UK with more than 165,000 sold in two days.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
YouTube names best video winners
Website YouTube announces the winners of its first annual awards for the best user-generated videos.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Blog death threats spark debate
A prominent female blogger calls on the blogosphere to combat abuse online after receiving death threats.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Spring Robot Events
So, you're sulking because you missed the
North American Robot Safety Conference in Ontario this week.
No need to fret, polish up your business plan and get the suit cleaned
for the
ROBOBusiness Conference & Expo 2007 in Boston - May 15-16.
Programs include talks by Dan Kara, iRobot Chairman Helen Greiner,
and Microsoft's Tandy
Trower.
Next stop, the International
Robots & Vision show, June 12-14 in Chicago.
Then dash over to Vancouver on June 18-20 for the
WSEAS
conference on neural networks, evolutionary computing, and
fuzzy systems.
After all that running around, make way to the basement to finsh
up your project for the
Maker Faire in Texas this October.
Source: http://www.netchain.com
Flex-fuel vehicles coming to White House lawn
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Brazil tops Internet use in South America
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Survey: Many Americans see little point to Web
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TV Guide to launch video search engine
Read full story for latest details.
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Citizendium founder says he co-started Wikipedia
Read full story for latest details.
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'Ask a Ninja,' OK Go win YouTube Awards
Read full story for latest details.
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Ofcom cuts mobile connection fees
Watchdog Ofcom tells mobile phone firms to cut the amount they charge other operators for connecting calls.
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Monday, March 26, 2007
Microsoft crashes PS3 launch
The software giant stages two stunts to deflect attention away from Sony's PS3 launch.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Intel's $2.5bn China chip plant
US computer chip manufacturer Intel unveils plans to build a $2.5bn chip plant in China.
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Hi-tech 'threat' to private life
The relentless march of technology need not mean less privacy says a report from the Royal Academy of Engineering.
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Many net users 'not safety-aware'
Fewer than half of net users believe it is down to them to protect personal information online, a UK survey suggests.
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Sunday, March 25, 2007
Time change marks end of an era
The switch to British Summer Time marks the end of an era for the nation's time signal.
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Saturday, March 24, 2007
Action Jackson: Robot Artist
Roland Piquepaille writes, "According to a St.
Louis Post-Dispatch article, computer scientists at the Washington
University in Saint-Louis (WUSTL) have built a robot that makes drip
paintings like Jackson Pollock's -- who was also known as 'Jack the
Dripper.' The robot, dubbed Action
Jackson, can finish an 'artwork' in
just minutes, like Jackson Pollock probably did. But the paintings by
this robot can be bought for about $10, which is far from the whopping
$140 million price paid last year for "No 5, 1948." Anyway, the article
raises an interesting question: who is the artist, the software designer
or the robot?" For more details on Action Jackson, see Roland's blog
Source: http://www.netchain.com
Time change marking end of an era
The switch to British Summer Time will mark the end of an era for the nation's time signal.
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HACKED BY ROOTİNG SABOTAGE FORCED
HACKED BY ROOTİNG SABOTAGE FORCED
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Friday, March 23, 2007
Review: Hip-hop adds beat to 'Def Jam: Icon'
You won't find fancy weapons, magical attacks, fantasy environments or any other standard fighting game fare in EA's "Def Jam: Icon."
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Retirees find Wii not just for the grandkids
Read full story for latest details.
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Protect your children from online predators
While the Web allows kids the freedom to make friends, play games and research homework with the click of a button, it can pose a potential danger as online predators, cyberbullies and scam artists ply their trade.
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Injunction in Vonage patent row
A US judge bans internet phone firm Vonage from using patents owned by US phone giant Verizon.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Microsoft crashes Sony PS3 launch
The software giant stages two stunts to deflect attention away from Sony's PS3 launch.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
Robotic Brace Helps Stroke Patients
Brain cell destruction following a stroke is common and often leads to
loss of some motor function.
Repetitive exercise therapy is then used to recruit other neurons to
take on the task.
MIT's robotic brace helps exploit this under-appreciated neural
adaption by strengthening
the feedback loop between the brain and limbs.
EMG sensors within the brace monitor muscle activity and command
actuators to assist with the desired motion.
A study to appear in the April 2007 issue of the
American Journal of Physical
Medicine & Rehabilitation
showed the robotic brace improved severely impaired arm function by 23%
on average and
greatly reduced muscle tightness.
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Fat scan shows up 'true' obesity
Scientists develop a 3D scanner that can accurately determine if a person is truly obese.
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Oracle sues rival SAP for 'theft'
Software giant Oracle is suing rival SAP, accusing it of hacking its computers and stealing product information.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
PlayStation 3 launched in Europe
Sony has launched the PlayStation 3 in Europe, with some gamers scooping free HD televisions.
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Thursday, March 22, 2007
NBC, News Corp. creating YouTube rival
Media giants News Corp. and NBC Universal announced Thursday that they will create an online video site that will rival the popular YouTube.
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MPs probe 'surveillance society'
An influential Commons committee is to launch an inquiry into the growing use of surveillance in society.
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Judge overturns US web porn law
A US federal judge strikes down a law to protect children from internet pornography, saying it violated free speech.
Source: http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk
TV networks plan rival to YouTube
Two US groups are to create a portal for TV shows and movies to hit back against video sharing sites.
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PlayStation 3 launched in Europe
Sony launches PlayStation 3 (PS3) in Europe, with some gamers scooping free HD televisions.
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Robots Evolving into Race Cars
Julian Togelius writes,
"At Essex, we have for some time been working on automatically
learning how to race cars in simulation. It turns out that a
combination of evolutionary algorithms and neural networks can learn
how to beat all humans in racing games, and also come up with some
quite interesting, novel behaviours, which might one day make their
way into commercial racing games. While this is simulation, the race
is now on for the real thing - we are setting up a competition
for AI developers, where the goal is to win a race between model cars
on real tracks. As the cars will be around half a meter long, the
cost of participating will be a fraction of that for the famous DARPA
Grand Challenge, whereas the challenges will be similar in terms of
computer vision and AI." For more details, I'd suggest checking out
some of the papers Julian has coauthored including Point-to-Point Car
Racing: an Initial Study of Evolution Versus Temporal Difference
Learning (PDF format), Sensorless
but not Senseless: Prediction in Evolutionary Car Racing (PDF
format), and Evolving
robust and specialized car racing skills (PDF format).
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NBC, News Corp. creating YouTube rival
Media giants News Corp. and NBC Universal announced Thursday that they will create an online video site that will rival the popular YouTube.
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