Mind-reading robotic teachers are more… Anyone? Anyone? Attention-grabbing
By Anthony Verrecchio posted May 30th 2012 6:52AM You’d have thought that replacing a human teacher with a swanky robot would be enough to keep the kids interested, but apparently not. The University of Wisconsin-Madison found that supplying a robot teacher didn’t in itself max out concentration. In one trial, they put a Wakamaru robot instructor in the classroom with only mediocre results. But then they switched it out...
Remote-controlled Aquabotix HydroView takes underwater HD video, Mrs. Puff calls insurance agent
By Jason Hidalgo posted May 30th 2012 7:17AM Using an iPad to control your music system? Been there, done that. Using an iPad to control a submersible that also records underwater video in 1080p? Oh, the possibilities. Aquabotix is giving Jacques Cousteau wannabes the ability to shoot the watery depths all the way down to 150 feet as its underwater doohickey — the HydroView — officially goes on sale. Measuring 14.6 x 19 x...
HP appoints new head of software
Following through on promises to shuffle the ranks of upper management, Hewlett-Packard has hired George Kadifa to head up the company’s software division and promoted Bill Veghte, who formerly led the division, to the role of chief operating officer, the company announced Wednesday. Kadifa, who will become an executive vice president, will manage the company’s IT Performance Suite software portfolio and report to Meg...
Apple Brings 1080p HD to New Apple TV
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Razer outs Battlefield 3 aviator headsets
By Alexis Santos posted May 30th 2012 7:33AM Can’t satisfy your appetite for video game tie-in peripherals? Razer’s new military aviator-inspired, Battlefield 3-branded BlackShark headsets might do the trick. Each memory foam, leatherette-lined ear cup packs 40mm drivers paired with ambient noise cancellation and enhanced bass. You can also use the the detachable, unidirectional boom microphone to yell at teammates to take...
