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Gallery: Honda's walking assist device

Honda has rolled out its second experimental walking device. The contraption is for folks that can walk, but have trouble supporting their weight. by Andy Smith

Tags: Honda Motor Co., Contraption, Andy Smith, walking device

Image galleries 2008-11-07

Honda's robotics foray continues: Unveils 'walking assist device'

A bit off topic, but pretty neat nonetheless: Honda has rolled out its second experimental walking device. The contraption is for folks that can walk, but have trouble supporting their weight. Given all those Baby Boomers will be hitting retirement age in droves Honda may find a market. ...

Tags: Robotics, Honda Motor Co., Contraption, Robots, Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-11-07

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CTERA launches CloudPlug; Aims for cloud-attached storage

CTERA on Tuesday launched its first "cloud attached storage" devices for general availability. The devices, the CTERA CloudPlug and the CTERA C200, are worth a look. The CloudPlug, a little contraption I was introduced to at the Under the Radar conference in April, has a lot of...

Tags: Online Backup, Network, Backup, CTERA, CTERA C200, Storage, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-06

Google's Sidewiki decentralizes the conversation

More ways for Google to get your ad impressions. tweetmeme_url = 'http://blogs.zdnet.com/weblife/?p=852'; tweetmeme_source = 'mager'; tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; That's the first thought that came to mind when I read about Google Sidewiki Techmeme. Not, "oh, this is awesome, we are...

Tags: Google Inc., Conversation, Wiki, Online Communications, Andrew Mager

Blog posts 2009-09-23

Seagate debuts first consumer NAS with FreeAgent DockStar

Doesn't that seem expensive?$99 for a fancy drive adapter? Who would want to trust their data to a device that looks like it is just waiting to get knocked on the floor? The SATA connectors are not that robust, I would much rather have a solid enclosure to...

Tags: Network-attached storage (NAS), Serial ATA, SATA Connector, NAS, Seagate Technology LLC

Discussion threads 2009-09-16

Burger Shop (Italian) (Windows)

After receiving a set of strange blueprints in the mail, you build an extraordinary food-making contraption and open a restaurant. Your goal? Make food and satisfy customers until you discover the truth behind the mysterious blueprints. Burger Shop is a fun and addicting time-management game with several play modes including:...

Tags: Food, Microsoft Windows, Gobit Games, Burger Shop, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing

Software downloads 2009-09-07

Burger Shop (French) (Windows)

After receiving a set of strange blueprints in the mail, you build an extraordinary food-making contraption and open a restaurant. Your goal? Make food and satisfy customers until you discover the truth behind the mysterious blueprints. Burger Shop is a fun and addicting time-management game with several play modes including:...

Tags: Food, Microsoft Windows, Gobit Games, Burger Shop, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing

Software downloads 2009-09-07

Burger Shop (Spanish) (Windows)

After receiving a set of strange blueprints in the mail, you build an extraordinary food-making contraption and open a restaurant. Your goal? Make food and satisfy customers until you discover the truth behind the mysterious blueprints. Burger Shop is a fun and addicting time-management game with several play modes including:...

Tags: Food, Microsoft Windows, Gobit Games, Burger Shop, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing

Software downloads 2009-09-07

Burger Shop (German) (Windows)

After receiving a set of strange blueprints in the mail, you build an extraordinary food-making contraption and open a restaurant. Your goal? Make food and satisfy customers until you discover the truth behind the mysterious blueprints. Burger Shop is a fun and addicting time-management game with several play modes including:...

Tags: Food, Microsoft Windows, Gobit Games, Burger Shop, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing

Software downloads 2009-09-07

U.S. v. E.U. on global warming...still

U.S. v. E.U. on global warming...stillWith unemployment nearing 20% in some placespoliticians are fearing for their jobsglobal warming is not as important to them as their own seats.We need more taxes and limits on everything.Starting today, Obama is going to impose a new contraption that will attach to your rear...

Tags: global warming, E.U.

Discussion threads 2009-05-22

Thermaltake Eureka

Thermaltake Eurekawhat is the differance?I have a Thermaltake Tai Chi Liquid cooling case. I got the Thermaltake AquaBay M1, four of the Aqua RX Series R1 Ram jackets and the Thermaltake Flow TX sensor to boot. I got all Thermaltake hoses and connectors and used only...

Tags: ThermalTake

Discussion threads 2009-02-24

Thermaltake Tai-Chi

Thermaltake Tai-ChiNothing but a bunch of trouble in a box.I have a Thermaltake Tai Chi Liquid cooling case. I got the Thermaltake AquaBay M1, four of the Aqua RX Series R1 Ram jackets and the Thermaltake Flow TX sensor to boot. I got all Thermaltake hoses...

Tags: ThermalTake

Discussion threads 2009-02-24

Qualcomm floats 'PC alternative' 3G device

Qualcomm on Wednesday entered the Internet device market with a "PC alternative" designed to give netbooks some competition in emerging markets. The device, dubbed Kayak, is designed to use 3G wireless connectivity and be completely free of landlines and other accessories to connect to the Internet. ...

Tags: PC, Qualcomm Inc., Qualcomm Kayak, 3G, Chipsets, Mice, Semiconductors, Wireless, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Components, Peripherals, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-11-12

Adobe Flash CS4 Professional

Photo gallery:Adobe Flash CS4 ProfessionalWith Creative Suite 4, Adobe aims to make Flash easier for newbies to learn and less of a hassle for veteran users to use. Flash 4 offers a fundamentally different approach to animation with object-based tweening. In addition, the workspace is more elegant and options expand...

Tags: Flash 4, Adobe Systems Inc., animation, Flash CS3

Product reviews 2008-09-23

Logitech V550 Nano Cordless Laser Mouse (gray)

Laptop mice have to tread a fine line between portability and usability, and many end up being too small, or too flimsy, to use for an extended period of time. We didn't have that problem with Logitech's new $59 V550 Nano laptop mouse, and its solid construction easily outshined its...

Tags: Mice, laser mouse, mouse, Logitech, laptop computer, USB

Product reviews 2008-08-28

Burger Shop 1.0.1 (Mac)

After receiving a set of strange blueprints in the mail, you build an extraordinary food-making contraption and open a restaurant. Your goal? To make food and satisfy customers while you explore the truth behind the mysterious mailing. Utilize unique food-making devices to make over 50 yummy food items during your...

Tags: Food, Apple Macintosh, Macgamestore, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing

Software downloads 2008-07-16

Via open sources laptop designs; Will it make Via relevant as a chipmaker again?

Via has open sourced a laptop--computer assisted design documents, 3D models and all of the specifications--but let's be clear about the motives. Via wants to sell more chips and motherboards to power this device with hopes to become a little more relevant. Via calls this contraption the...

Tags: Open Source, Motherboard, Laptop Computer, Laptop Design, Wireless Module Option, Module Option, Chipsets, CAD, Notebooks, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Software, Notebooks & Tablets, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-05-27

Cooper Boone's fan-fueled music (no, not the kind with blades)

Did you ever think about how much electricity a mega-concert uses to power all those woofers and tweeters, not to mention the jumbo-screens and pyrotechnics? Yes, a lot, no? So, I was inspired by this little item about Cooper Boone, a psychologist-cum-musician who...

Tags: Blade, Cooper, Music, Cooper Boone, Blade Servers, Utility Computing, Servers, Hardware, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2008-05-09

TomTom One 130S

The TomTom One 130 and TomTom One 130S mark a new beginning for the company's line of basic GPS. You still get TomTom's hallmark ease of use and community features, but the portable navigation systems now boast more compact designs as well as a new vehicle mount that can be...

Tags: GPS, Keyboards, TomTom

Product reviews 2008-05-08

Nyko Charge Base 2 (PS3)

Anybody who owns a PlayStation 3 knows that one of the irritating things about it is that you have to have your PS3 powered on in order to charge your wireless controllers. The big problem is that most people only have their PS3 powered on when they're playing with it--which...

Tags: Game players, Engineering, Sony PlayStation 3

Product reviews 2008-04-03