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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/virtual_machine

Virtual machine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia websnapr

virtual machine is software that creates a virtualized environment between the computer platform and its operating system, so that the end user can operate software on an abstract machine.
>30 days ago by a1mega, 1 User, more info save
http://hype.non-standard.net

The Hype Machine websnapr

The Hype Machine (tags: the hype machine, music community, aggregator, social media tool, the hype machine, music community, aggregator, social media tool)
>30 days ago by socioblogger, 10 Users, more info save
http://money.cnn.com/2006/07/21/technology/googlebrain0721.biz2/index.htm

This is your brain on Google websnapr

"We already know we can trigger neurons mechanically ... You can interact directly with the brain without implanted electrodes. Then the next step is being able to think something and have it hap
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/01/070118121238.htm

Conceptualizing A Cyborg: New Ideas On Developing Thoug ... websnapr

"The nervous system will certainly rebel if you place hard or sharp electrodes into it to record signals. However, [it] can be tricked to accept an interface letting it do what it likes - assimil
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/01/070118162136.htm

Molecule Walks In A Straight Line And Carries A Tiny Sh ... websnapr

"A research team [...] was the first to design a molecule that can move in a straight line on a flat surface. Now this team has found a way to attach cargo: two CO2 molecules, making the nano-wal
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://uk.gizmodo.com/2007/01/16/exoskeleton_weightlifting_wimp.html

Exo-Skeleton Weightlifting: Wimps Rejoice websnapr

"If you ever felt inadequate about the size of your biceps or your concave chest, there’s a solution. All you have to do is use your big brain and build an exo-skeleton." YouTube video of on
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/21/the-espresso-from-on-demand-books-brews-you-up-a-copy-right-fres/

The Espresso from On Demand Books brews you up a copy r ... websnapr

"The machine can produce two books simultaneously in seven minutes, a time which includes all the printing, binding and cutting involved. The machine even slaps a snazzy laminated full-color cove
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.livescience.com/blogs/2006/12/13/bigelow-to-launch-space-colony-bingo-game/

Bigelow to Launch Space Colony, Bingo Game websnapr

"Genesis II will carry a “Biobox” - a three-chamber contraption that houses roaches, scorpions, as well as ants [...] Additionally, a high-roller innovation is being flown...Genesis II will tote
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://ccgi.firewyre.force9.co.uk/brassgoggles/?p=213

Typewriter Museum - and the Hansen Writing Ball websnapr

"I’m fairly sure were there a Venn diagram of those who like Steampunk, and those who would like to own the Hansen Writing Ball - one of the first ever typewriters ever produced - there would be
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2006/11/13/8393124/index.htm

An MIT physicist sees future of tech: personal fabricat ... websnapr

"According to MIT's Neil Gershenfeld, the digital revolution is over, and the good guys won. The next big change will be about manufacturing. Anyone with a PC will be able to build anything just
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/ca6346866.html?pubdate=6%2f26%2f2006&display=archive

The Espresso Machine Debuts websnapr

"Marsh created the precursor to Espresso, the Perfect Book Machine, five years ago [...] and has continued to refine the machine, which prints a date and time stamp inside each finished book and
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/software/0,71779-0.html?tw=rss.index

Wired News: Experimental AI Powers Robot Army websnapr

"Thaler recounts how a virtual robotic cockroach adopted a two-legged gait and ran on its hind legs, not unlike basilisk lizards, when it needed to move faster." Your military AI hyperbole f
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.instructables.com/id/ew8jtrwko9erie1uqd/

Pay-per-Copy Machine Exploit websnapr

This is linked to purely for educational and cultural purposes, and to let certain institutions know that they are begging to be hacked for the Xerox action.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.hackaday.com/entry/1234000080073826/

Safe autodialer websnapr

The ultimate automated safe-cracking device - no explosives or stethoscope required.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://tomshardware.co.uk/2005/06/13/extreme_modding/index.html

Extreme Modding: When The Computer Makes Coffee websnapr

Does what it says on the tin...a case mod computer with an espresso machine built into it. Clever, but crazy.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://neil.fraser.name/hardware/locraker/

The Locraker websnapr

Richard Feynman would have loved it...the Locracker is a device that uses a stepper motor to unlock a dial-combination lock by 'brute-force' - not by smashing it, just by trying all the potential comb
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/11/how-to-build-your-own-cnc-machine-part-3/

How-To: Build your own CNC machine (Part 3) websnapr

Does what it says on the tin, believe it or not. Complete with backlinks to parts 1 and 2 also.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/medtech/0,71364-0.html?tw=rss.index

This Is a Computer on Your Brain websnapr

DARPA-funded research develops a machine to help boost the human brain's visual processing ability by ten times. Could be handy for the people employed to check social-network images for dodgy content
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.newscientisttech.com/article.ns?id=dn9540&feedid=online-news_rss20

Brain-implant enables mind over matter websnapr

Paralysed guy can check emails, play computer games, move robotic arm...all using his brain.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/5088464.stm

Reading 'to go' for blind people websnapr

Ray Kurzweil actually comes up with real products in between all that Singularity evangelism we love him for. Go, Ray!
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.we-make-money-not-art.com/archives/008629.php

Call a ball websnapr

Much as I am loathe to post a link to do with football (soccer), this Dutch gizmo is interesting. If I've understood Sterling's 'spimes' concept correctly, this is getting near to it.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://news.com.com/the+next+big+bang+man+meets+machine/2100-1008_3-6076627.html?tag=st.prev

The next big bang: Man meets machine websnapr

Good overview article on the future of bionics and the man-machine convergence.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.physorg.com/news66558636.html

Organizing dumbbells for nanotech devices websnapr

Rotoxane exhibits inexplicable switching behaviour...scientists chuffed but baffled
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
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