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Thursday, June 25, 2009
It looks like the pricing for Windows 7 might be a little more reasonable then expected! Also for a limited time, Microsoft is offering an additional discount, so if you're looking into buying it, now's your chance.
[via Gizmodo]
Monday, April 13, 2009
Kacie Kinzer has created a unique experiment to understand the Human-Robot interaction, and see if humans would really help out a robot if it was inviting.
Behold the Tweenbot! Kacie created small little cardboard robots that were intended to look caring and she set them out with one goal. To get from one corner of Washington Square Park to the other. The robot had no way of turning so the only way that the robot could change course was if a person helped it turn.
The results were astonishing. Every time the robot got stuck in a ditch, pothole, or under a bench, people always helped it out and sent it off (in the right direction or not)
You should have a look for yourselves at the results, I was completely amazed!
[Tweenbots]
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
It's time for me to post my 2 cents about the Obama Inauguration. People say "It was just AMAZING"..."History has been made". Well, let me start with "History has been made". Well yes, history has been made.........somewhat. History is always made when a new president comes, if they're a piece of crap or not. "It was just AMAZING": Yes it was good....but I wouldn't classify it as AMAZING. This part just confuses me: "...I would like to thank everyone for accepting me as the first black president of the United States of America...". Well, we didn't accept him. We VOTED him in people!!!!!!!!! I don't call that accepting, unless if our government just became an oligarchy or dictatorship. Next of all, who would want to stand in that cold just to watch something for a whole 15-30 minutes just to see a president sworn in? Also, you have to bring your OWN toilet paper for the bathroom? Come on people, imagine standing where Barack is going to be inaugurated at, holding a roll of toilet paper! It would look kind of weird.
Next, it's time for me to talk about this plan that he has during his second day in office. Did you hear about this? Well, either way, let me tell you. You know those restrictions that George W. Bush made for abortions, such as you can't have one after so many months, and so forth? Well, during Obama's second day in office, those laws are supposedly going to REVERSE! If they are successfully reversed, then teens who are pregnant can get an abortion WITHOUT telling their parents! Parents who are reading this, please talk to your kids about the serious matter that I won't talk about here; this isn't the right blog. And kids, if you are unsure about something important, please talk to their parents; that's what they're there for! Back to the parents, if you are uncomfortable about talking about this with your kids, think about it when (and if) your parents talked about it to you. They probably felt the same way. So help this world and talk to your kids about this serious subject.
Anyways, please comment! I will most likely respond.
If you have been wondering about the the UI in Asus' new tablet Eee PC's, wonder no more! Asus has painstakingly created a demonstration video explaning them for you, their loyal consumers, enjoy!
FastMac has some new shirts about Mac OS X in the Obama "Change" style like some of his posters. They are available today for only $4.44!
[FastMac Apparel]
This one modder on the MAKE blog has turned a grenade (inactive I hope!) into an mp3 player!
It looks like he took the guts of a Sansa 1 GB mp3 player and stuffed them into the mp3 player.
Looks like a pretty sweet mod, just hope he doesn't take it on public transport.
[via MAKE Blog]
Monday, January 19, 2009
I have compiled a little bit of information about the iPod Touch 2G. Here are some FAQs that I have come up with:
Q: What is different between the 1G and the 2G models?
A: $50
Besides that though, the 2G has a built in speaker, the chrome back like other iPods, and there are volume buttons on the side of the 2G model.
Q2: What size capacities are available?
A2: There are 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB models.
Q3: Can I jailbreak the iPod Touch 2G? Are you going to jailbreak it?
A3: As of right now, the 2G jailbreak is not possible, but is almost ready. Since jailbreaking is perfectly legal, I AM going to jailbreak mine when it is known how. A post will be made on The Tecker when the jailbreak is available. And there may be an instructional tutorial placed on youtube on how to do it.
If you have any more question, please comment, and I will respond as soon as I can.
