ITP Show: Autonomous Parapoetic Device 14. May 2008
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I got a chance to talk with Adam Parrish at the ITP show about his project called the “Autonomous Parapoetic Device”. I have to thank him for tearing it completely apart so I could see the “guts” of the piece. Here is how Adam describes his work:
The Autonomous Parapoetic Device is a self-contained and portable machine that generates poetry. Constantly creating new sequences of words, lines, and stanzas, the APxD promises serendipitous encounters between aleatoric (but affective) text and our experience of physical space.
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Personal kan tvingas gå
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Notebook and Laptops , add a commentFusionen mellan HP och EDS kan leda till omfattande nedskärningar när företagen kombinerar sina datacenter och satsar på ökad automation av kundernas system.
Libertarian Bob Barr Hopes to Scoop Up Ron Paul’s Internet-Driven Support 13. May 2008
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Notebook and Laptops , add a commentFormer Georgia congressman Bob Barr is hoping to harness this election cycle’s multimillion dollar wave of dissatisfaction with the GOP as he launches his bid to become the Libertarian party’s presidential nominee.
Modified Human Embryo Stirs Fears of ‘Designer Babies’
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Notebook and Laptops , add a commentScientists genetically alter a human embryo for the first time, drawing fire from critics who say they’re tampering with nature and run the risk of creating babies with specific genetic traits, a charge the lab coats deny.
Welsh Darth Vader dodges jail
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A Welsh man, Arwel Wynn Hughes, from Holyhead has avoided jail for attacking two would-be Jedis with a crutch while disguised as Darth Vader.
Son of 419 victim contacts <em>El Reg</em>
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It’s sad to report that amid all the merriment to be had at the expense of Nigerian 419 fraudsters and their improbable tales of MARIAM ABACHA, Congolese banks stuffed with illicit loot and other entertaining yarns concerning riches beyond the wildest dreams of avarice, there are all too real people ready and willing to believe the Lads from Lagos.
Microsoft slams OEMs over XP SP3 install cock-up
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Microsoft has blamed computer makers for the Windows XP service pack three (SP3) install debacle that has wreaked havoc on PCs.
HP says it will buy EDS for about $12.6 billion (AP)
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Notebook and Laptops , add a comment<p><a href=”http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080513/ap_on_hi_te/hp_eds”><img src=”http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080512/capt.a46bc4db34ac4b6d82d5e62c5ba12adc.hp_eds_caps107.jpg?x=91&y=130&q=85&sig=b9fUozBk2eQ4pv_EUKVPcg–” align=”left” height=”130″ width=”91″ alt=”An exterior view of Hewlett-Packard Co. in Palo Alto, Calif., is seen on March 8, 2008. Hewlett-Packard Co. is negotiating to buy information technology services provider Electronic Data Systems Corp. in a deal that could help the world's largest personal computer maker win more consulting contracts with large companies and government agencies. Palo Alto-based HP and Plano, Texas-based EDS confirmed the talks Monday, May 12, 2008, shortly after The Wall Street Journal reported a deal could be reached as early as Tuesday. Citing unnamed people familiar with the matter, the Journal said HP will pay $12 billion to $13 billion. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)” border=”0″ /></a>AP - Hewlett-Packard says it will buy Electronic Data Systems for about $12.57 billion in cash in a move to more than double its services revenue and become a bigger challenger to IBM.</p><br clear=”all”/>
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Pioneer to End Plasma Display Production (PC World)
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Notebook and Laptops , add a commentPC World - Japan's Pioneer plans to end production of plasma display panels as part of a restructuring program to return its operations…
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Review: Samsung Soul
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Notebook and Laptops , add a commentIs the final installation of the Ultra Edition series a winner? <p><a href=”http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080512/tc_afp/canadatechnologytelecomsrim”><img src=”http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20080512/capt.cps.ndr65.120508190858.photo00.photo.default-425×512.jpg?x=107&y=130&q=85&sig=qlnpCtQzDHpAzatklNUnUw–” align=”left” height=”130″ width=”107″ alt=”A visitor walks past a display of Blackberry “Smart Phones” at the CeBIT trade fair in Hanover. Research in Motion unveiled Monday its latest BlackBerry smartphone with new styling and technology that aims to bite into Apple's juicy iPhone sales.(DDP/AFP/File/Nigel Treblin)” border=”0″ /></a>AFP - Research in Motion unveiled Monday its latest BlackBerry smartphone with new styling and technology that aims to bite into Apple's juicy iPhone sales.</p><br clear=”all”/> AP - An affiliate of Sprint Nextel Corp., iPCS Inc., said Monday it is seeking to block Sprint from forming a wireless broadband company with Clearwire Corp. A hacker with a point to prove posted personal details on 6m Chileans on the internet after lifting the information from government websites. Dino shares some details on his hacking methodology for an Ardueeno-toy-bot.
Newest BlackBerry aims to keep Apple iPhone at bay
(AFP)
12. May 2008
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YahooTechNewsSprint affiliate sues to block Clearwire deal
(AP)
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YahooTechNewsHacker posts personal details of 6m Chileans
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I told you it was insecure
Arduino-bot toy hacking
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This is a Rumble Robot I’m hacking and turning into an autonomous exploration robot with the Arduion as it’s central controller. This is stage one, getting the motors to drive it.
Looks like fun!
In the Maker Store:
Arduino Diecimila
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Apple to take iPhone nonexclusive in Australia and India
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Notebook and Laptops , add a commentApple's iPhone will be available from more than one mobile operator in Australia and India later this year, further signs that Apple is breaking with its history of exclusive iPhone distribution agreements with operators in other markets.
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Google-Yahoo! collects some strange enemies
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Notebook and Laptops , add a commentAdvocacy groups and rural voters
A weird collection of lobby groups have come out against Google and Yahoo! working together.
ITV challenges Beeb for cheap innuendo crown
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It appears ITV is not prepared to take the BBC’s challenge for the schoolboy innuendo headline crown lying down, and on Saturday offered up its pitch for the title:
Gears Of War 2 Gameplay Footage Available Tomorrow 9. May 2008
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Roll on Saturday!
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Bugs & Fixes: Desktop items MIA
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Notebook and Laptops , add a commentIf items you’ve tried saving to your Desktop are disappearing without a trace, Ted Landau feels your pain. Here’s how he solves the problem.
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WiMAX gets EU harmonisation at 2.6GHz
Posted by Nerdmaster in : Notebook and Laptops , add a commentIntel buys up Swedish airwaves
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has started the approvals process for WiMAX to be officially recognised as a 2.6GHz technology, though Intel’s bid for Swedish airwaves provides more substantial evidence of deployment plans.