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Japanese scientist unveils ‘thinking’ robot

The thinking robot Technology: Robots that learn from experience and can solve novel problems — just like humans — sound like science fiction. …
 
 

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Exercise Machines that Turn Your Sweat Into Electricity

exercise machine Technology: By implementing power-producing exercise machines in this way, gyms can promote themselves as environment friendly and also lessen their electric bills. At least three start-ups in the United States are now selling equipment to retrofit aerobic machines—stationary bicycles, elliptical trainers, and steppers—into electricity-generating gear …
 
 

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State Grid Company for Robust Smart Grid in China

smart-grid Technology: “State Grid Company had previously set an aggressive target of building a robust smart grid in China by 2020 and plans to invest $600 billion in developing its national smart grid over the next decade. ” …
 
 

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Neofonie WePad Is An 11.6″, Android-Based iPad Killer

Neofonie WePad Technology: WePad, a vast machine with an 11.6″ display (1366×768), a rather quick 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, a webcam (for video chats, we imagine), two USB sockets, a flash card reader, integrated WWAN modem, GMA3150 graphics (far better than on most e-readers) and a battery that is said to last six hours …
 
 

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Cloaking device makes objects invisible

Cloaking Device Technology: Scientists are a step closer to creating a Star Trek-style cloaking device after demonstrating a material that makes objects beneath it appear to vanish. …
 
 

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GigaPan panorama robot now for SLRs, too

SLR Robot Type Technology: GigaPan Systems will release a robotic camera accessory that’s best aligned with its market of panorama enthusiasts: those who use digital SLRs. …
 
 

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Google TV: Google working with Intel and Sony on Android-based TV

google tv Technology: According to a report in the New York Times, Google will be the latest company trying to convince users that they want to surf the web from their living room — it’s working with Intel and Sony on a new platform called Google TV. …
 
 

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Toyota to build 1 million hybrid cars in 2011

LogoToyota Technology: Toyota Motor Corporation is planning to increase the global production of gas-electric hybrid cars to 1 million units in 2011, twice the volume of last year, as it tries to keep its leading position in the growing low-emission car market.. Read More
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Sharkoon SATA QuickPort USB3.0: USB 2.5-Inch / 3.5-Inch SATA HDD to USB 3.0 Docking Station

Sharkoon SATA QuickPort USB3.0: USB 2.5-Inch / 3.5-Inch SATA HDD to USB 3.0 Docking Station Technology: Sharkoon had added a USB3.0 interface to our SATA QuickPort and are now proud to introduce one of the first USB3.0 devices in the world …
 
 

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Sky 3DTV Demo: The 3D TV Mania

3d TV Technology: Here’s the demo of Sky’s 3DTV prototype, which broadcasts three-dimensional images using standard Sky HD technology but it requires a special screen …
 
 

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Top 10 Gadgets of 2009

FinePix-Real-3D-W1 Technology: The end for the year 2009 is coming. Let’s recall the best technological gadgets for 2009 created by Time Magazine. …
 
 

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LG unveils the Full HD 3D LCD

LG 3D LCD Full HD Technology: Are you ready for the 3D TV evolution? LG has just revealed the first mass produced Full HD 3D-capable monitor, based on the “Shutter Glasses” technology, is now available in your average 23” LCD monitor with a Full HD resolution. …
 
 

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PS3 Firmware 3.10 Released, with Facebook Integration

PS3 facebook Technology: Are you ready to broadcast your trophies ad PlayStation Store activity to your Facebook page, by linking your PlayStation Network account to your Facebook account, PS3 can automatically update your Facebook News Feed. You can then login to your facebook account and other social network site to check your updates, and your friends’ updates through the PS3’s built-in web browser. …
 
 

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Verizon’s Motorola Droid Demo

Technology: Verizon’s first phone with the Google Android as its mobile operating system will be launched next Friday, November 6, 2009. Today Verizon provides a demo video of the highly-anticipated phone. here are the specifications of the phone. …
 
 

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Meet the 1.1 Teraflop Supercomputer

asustek ESC 1000 Technology: Meet the Asustek 1.1 Teraflop supercomputer! Asustek Computer unveiled its first supercomputer – desktop computer-sized ESC 1000, which uses NVIDIA graphics processors to attain speeds up to 1.1 teraflops. …
 
 

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Google releases Android 2.0 SDK

Google android inbox Screenshot Technology: Google today released the SDK for the much-anticipated 2.0 update to the operating system – the Eclair. Android 2.0 offers a number of feature improvements and interface tweaks. The biggest new feature is multitouch support. …
 
 

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Coming Soon on Domain Names: Asian, Arabic & other scripts.

www Technology: According to BBC: The internet is on the brink of the “biggest change” to its working “since it was invented 40 years ago”, the net regulator Icann has said. The proposal was initially approved in 2008 will allow domain names written in Asian, Arabic or other scripts. …
 
 

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SexBox: The Adults Only Gaming Console

sexbox Technology: Oh wow! Finally, we adults may have a console that we can enjoy soon about adult situations, adult actions, adult language, adult movies and any adult stuffs. Interesting, huh?! Xbox, Wii, PlayStation 3, SexBox? An integrated circuit manufacturer appears to be working on the SexBox, a console designed to play AO-rated games.   Silicon Xtal Corporation, located in San Jose California, registered the name SexBox in the US for use with a “video gaming console comprised of computer hardware with unique controls which plays Adult Only rated (AO) video game software titles.” Can’t get much clearer than that. The trademark description also explains the device may be used as a gateway to other adult entertainment and massive multiplayer online games. Wait, massive multiplayer adult games?   …
 

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Sony’s 3-D Gamble: Must-See TV or the Next Smell-o-Vision?

sony Technology: Comments from Sony CEO Howard Stringer indicate the company’s about to take a big plunge into 3-D home entertainment. Such a development would require a push not only from electronics manufacturers, but also from content producers. However, with the use of active rather than passive 3-D technology as well as digital broadcasting, the jump to 3-D may not be too far away.   …
 

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Japanese Robonurse cares for elderly

riba Technology: Japanese researchers have created a robot nurse that can lift elderly patients from wheelchairs and beds. Naturally, it looks like a giant teddy bear.   Riba, short for Robot for Interactive Body Assistance, was developed by the state-run Riken research center. Promoters are calling it the world’s first robot to lift people in its arms.   Riba can move patients weighing up to 134 pounds in its foam-padded paws and transfer them from beds to wheelchairs. Its cute face is designed to make the 400-pound robot less imposing. …
 

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