UAVs

  I am responding to a paper I read in for English, somewhat off topic from the blog. UAVs have are not a brand new thing they have been around for a while. There are not completely autonomous because someone has to fly/drive them, it has and can be related to playing a video game. But because they are controlled by humans there is no way that they could "turn against humans." Maybe one day when the technology becomes advanced enough to have the robots scan, verify and eliminate an enemy, they might turn against us, but I doubt it is gonna be like "iRobot" where robots have a brain, we are definitely not advanced enough to make that yet.

Super Wi-fi

US frees unused airwaves for 'super wi-fi' technology

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-11402284
  If this actually happens and is practical, it has a lot of potential. It could add more competition over hotspots and their prices, but if the government regulates these transmissions there could be some serious problems. What could you see this being used for?

Sony holding Google TV event on October 12

http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/sony-holding-google-tv-event-on-october-12/
  I think this product will create more competition in the TV business and give people more options. Since it is Google's product expect major positive differences in which the cable companies will follow, but it is gonna be restricted right now because of the limited technology.

Trains and Record Players

I am still finding a lot of news about Apple's new products, but I have found some interesting snippets.

'Road Trains' get ready to roll
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8349923.stm
  I would love to see this happen, and it would save people a lot of fuel and time. If you are in one and you don't need to really pay attention to the road, you could do some work or talk on your phone. I doubt we will see one in America anytime soon, but I may be wrong.

Crosley goes way back, way forward with battery-powered USB turntable
http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/18/crosley-goes-way-back-way-forward-with-battery-powered-usb-turn/
  I would love to have one of these even at that price, because I have two record players but neither work. Also going retro seems to be the 'in' thing and I am on that bandwagon for sure.

September 12

Most of the information I found while looking around was about new Apple products, because of the recent convention thing they did. I did find a few things interesting though, links below.



Microsoft anti-piracy efforts caught up in Russian political scandal
http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/12/microsoft-antipiracy-efforts-caught-up-in-russian-political-scan/
   I don't have a question for this one, I just find it interesting and I am definitely going to follow this story.

Artificial 'E-skin' may soon help robots 'Feel'
http://www.pcworld.com/article/205323/artificial_eskin_may_soon_help_robots_feel.html?tk=hp_new
   Question: Can you think of any uses for this other than the obvious?


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