The scientists at Biomedical Engineering Laboratory in Keio University have created a basic brain-computer interface , named BCI, that can be used to control your Second Life avatar using only your thoughts. Using an electrode mounted on a headpiece, connected to a EEG machine, basic commands life walking, moving, opening doors can be interpreted by BCI and translated into a keyboard command for Second Life. The future plans include more elaborate movements and commands for people to use in Second Life. Creepy stuff, my 2 cents of opinion.
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Hitachi released a slimmer version of their remote control. This one has only one big trackball in the middle and a back button. I must say that this one looks pretty nice and sleek but I have my doubts about its usability. Plus, being so small it might be too easy to misplace or loose even. It comes in different colors, most attractive being it’s leopard design.
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The OLPC Laptop was supposed to cost 100$ , but since it’s announcement two years ago and the start of production it’s price has gone up. First $175 and now it costs 188$. A spokesman said that they are trying to keep the price below 190-200$, which is kinda strange because the producer already has a lot of orders for it and the price should be going down, not up.
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In an era where iPod’s and all kind of mp3 players come out like mushrooms after a rain, this strange combo of a fridge and a CD Player makes me wonder : ” What were de designers thinking ?? “. It may come in handy , the fridge part that is, but the audio ought to be left behind on the production line. I like it’s design though , a little bit futuristic for a cool box , but I think it might come in handy sometimes. Reminds me of my days as a student when I could have been a little more cool if I had that.
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Adrian Drake from [ Brick Frenzy ] has revealed something unique : a Decepticon created from LEGOs thats no quite a transformer. His creation is a little over 2-feet tall, it is called Blackout and is created from the original toy, a MH-53 Pave Low helicopter. The problem with it trying to conquer the Earth might be the fact that it’s transformation to a full helicopter is a little bit tricky because, being made out of LEGO’s really hinders his ability to do so in a timely manner. It’s a cool thing to have around but doesn’t fit in the Decepticon World. Other than that it’s something to have for someone that’s into transformers collectibles.
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It’s been a while since Dell announced the problems with some of it’s models having problems that could result in firing up. Dell representatives said that every laptop that could have that problem has been taken out and replaced. Seems they were wrong. I wonder if this is the start of a new line or just that someone did not replace his ?
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