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A program that learns from itself

These days, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DARPA is making the headlines for its Grand Challenge robotic vehicle race through the Nevada desert (check the official site for the latest results -- and congratulations to all the competitors). But as usual, DARPA is also busy funding many other projects....

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Blog posts 2005-10-09

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(Photos: Bat plane to spy for U.S. Army)

(Photos: Bat plane to spy for U.S. Army)Cool movie toy!!Looks like a gadget right out of a Batman movie. Am interested in how silent and power efficient this is going to be. You would think UAVs are a better choice.RE: (Photos: Bat plane to spy for U.S. Army)10 Million, ME!...

Tags: Robots, robot, U.S. Army, Berkeley, photograph

Discussion threads 2008-03-14

AVG Internet Security 8.0

AVG Internet Security 8.0 has many new features including Linkscanner technology, which AVG Technologies acquired with its recent acquisition of Exploit Prevention Labs. Overall, the product falls flat as an Internet security suite. Missing from the suite is adequate antiphishing protection beyond e-mail blocking. AVG Internet Security 8.0...

Tags: Phishing, INTERNET, PRODUCTIVITY, Update Now, Next IT, Computer Scanner, AVG Technologies, AVG Internet Security, AVG Internet Security 8.0, AVG

Product reviews 2008-03-05

Within days of Taser International going on defensive due to one death, another 3 men die

In case you missed my coverage of the consumer-oriented Tasers that were on display at CES earlier this year, you can see our video showing how a hot pink-colored consumer-oriented taser pictured left was used to immobilize a CES-showgoer. The consumer-oriented model isn't as robust as the model used...

Tags: Death, TASER International Inc., Corporate Communications, Marketing, David Berlind

Blog posts 2007-11-19

Over-thinking Blackberries, Treos and the like

Over-thinking Blackberries, Treos and the likeAddictionNice article. not sarcasmI'm addicted to caffeine, so maybe I should blame Pepsi for making Mountain Dew so dang tasty that I drink it all the time and don't get any sleep. I mean, it can't be my fault I don't have any self...

Tags: E-mail, Cellular phones, Handhelds, Palm Treo

Discussion threads 2006-08-25

Music Hall MMF-5

Music Hall is one of the leading U.S. importers of affordable high-end audio components, including MMF turntables manufactured in the Czech Republic. The Music Hall MMF-5 ($630) stands in the middle of the company's six-model turntable lineup. The handsome piano-black finish and low-key styling hint at its high-end pedigree. Look...

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Product reviews 2006-02-15

Will 'electric bullets' replace the stun gun?

Will 'electric bullets' replace the stun gun?"electric bullets"Oh great.. that's all we need. I can see the headline now, "Police kill man with a screwdriver by shooting him with over 30+ electric bullets."What for? There is solution developed already?It was developed and I believe it may have been patented...

Tags: electric bullet

Discussion threads 2005-08-11