Topic: COMPUTER - on July 9, 2009 at 12:21:00 PM CEST
Asus Eee Keyboard dissected
The Asus Eee Keyboard is basically a computer crammed inside a keyboard case. The idea is that users will be able to connect the keyboard to a HDTV using wireless HDMI in order to access web content on a big screen TV from the comfort of your couch. On the inside, the keyboard basically has your typical netbook components, including a 1.66Ghz Intel Atom N280 CPU, a solid state disk, and a battery. The keyboard also has a 5 inch, 800 x 480 pixel touchscreen that lets you use the keyboard without a TV/display or which can act as touch-interface for your larger display.
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Topic: COMPUTER - on July 9, 2009 at 12:17:00 PM CEST
Dem ASUS Eee Keyboard unter die Haube geschaut
Der Kollege Pierre von Blogeee hat dem kommenden ASUS Eee Keyboard vorab schonmal unter die Haube schauen können, auch wenn es sich bei dem von ihm gezeigten Gerät noch um ein Vorserienmodell handelt - wo hat er die eigentlich immer her?! Das Eee Keyboard ist jedenfalls eine Art Tastatur mit eingebautem Nettop-PC auf Intel Atom N280 Basis. Technisch unterscheidet sich das Gerät nur wenig von ASUS’ Netbooks, in vielen Details hat die Entwicklungsabteilung aber ganze Arbeit geleistet und ein einerseits kurioses, andererseits aber durchaus interessantes Konzept in die Tat umgesetzt.
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Topic: GOOGLE - on July 9, 2009 at 12:10:00 PM CEST
Google Chrome OS mit Security-Snakeoil
Ich habe von der Ankündigung der Datenkrake Google , ein eigenes Betriebssystem zu entwickeln, nur die ersten drei Absätze gelesen. Da kommt dieser Satz:
[W]e are going back to the basics and completely redesigning the underlying security architecture of the OS so that users don’t have to deal with viruses, malware and security updates.
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Topic: DRUGS - on July 9, 2009 at 12:04:00 PM CEST
California Stations Reject Ad Calling For Pot Legalization
A pro-marijuana group is launching another television bid to legalize pot in California — this time with the pitch that legalizing and taxing the drug could help solve the state’s massive budget deficit.
The 30-second spot, airing Wednesday and paid for by the Marijuana Policy Project, features a retired 58-year-old state worker who says state leaders “are ignoring millions of Californians who want to pay taxes.”
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Topic: ART - on July 9, 2009 at 11:58:00 AM CEST
Sir Terry Pratchett sets out a dignified way to go
Since being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Sir Terry Pratchett has been outspoken in his support of the right for the terminally ill to die with dignity.
And for his own death, the author has particular hopes, Mandrake can disclose.
Speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch held at Simpson's-in-the-Strand, Sir Terry drew gasps from the audience, which included Joanna Lumley and Virginia McKenna, when he described how he would like his own life to end. "Since I was told I had Alzheimer's my mind has been very concentrated on this," he said. "My way to end my life will be to sit on my lawn at my home in Wiltshire with a bottle of brandy and Thomas Tallis playing on my iPod. I can't think of a better way to make my departure. Hopefully the doctor will have been around earlier to give me the appropriate injection."
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Topic: ART - on July 9, 2009 at 11:56:00 AM CEST
Destino by Salvador Dali and Walt Disney
Destino is a short film written and storyboarded in 1945 by Salvador Dali and Walt Disney that was shelved for financial reasons, but then re-discovered and completed in 2003 by Dominique Monfrey. It was released in a limited run theatrically with the Triplets of Belleville, and may have a 2010 release on DVD.
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Topic: ROBOT - on July 9, 2009 at 11:53:00 AM CEST
15 Tons Of Wiimote Controlled Robot Grapple Arm
The last Wiimote controlled robot arm we saw came at us with a couple tennis balls and a sword… So I dunno, d’you suppose these 15 ton Wiimote controlled grapple arms are more dangerous?
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Topic: CARS - on July 9, 2009 at 11:52:00 AM CEST
Can Urine Rescue Hydrogen-Powered Cars?
It's been a rough couple of years for cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells. As the drums beat louder for electric cars--the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, Nissan's upcoming EV, and more--the hydrogen chorus is waning.
But perhaps there's hope. And perhaps it's as close as your nearest urinal. Or, more politely, your local sewage treatment facility.
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Topic: AUSTRIA - on July 9, 2009 at 11:28:00 AM CEST
Viel Hype, wenig Substanz - Botschafter findet Brüno "unpassend"
Er will "der größte österreichische Superstar seit Hitler" werden: Mit seinen Provokationen sorgt Brüno, die neue Filmfigur des britischen Komikers Sacha Baron Cohen, seit Monaten für Aufsehen. Jetzt kommt die satirische Pseudodokumentation endlich ins Kino. Wie im Vorgänger "Borat" entlockt Baron Cohen seinen Gesprächspartnern politisch inkorrekte oder schlicht dumme Aussagen. Doch an den entlarvenden Witz des letzten Films kommt "Brüno" nie heran - auch wenn der Komiker noch so oft seinen "Arschwitz" in die Kamera hält.
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