Meet Charles: the robotic GPS system that can tell when you’ve got road rage. Yes, he’s a tad scary looking , but according to the Cambridge professor who created him, you won’t feel like throwing him out the window when you’re frustrated. The disembodied satnav robot (head and torso only), which sits in the passengers seat, is designed to respond to a driver’s emotional cues, like facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice. Charles takes this information and responds accordingly, providing sympathetic phrases when he senses frustration. Researchers say the robot is about 70 percent accurate at detecting emotion, or about as accurate as any human. We say a backseat driver that can’t hit back is 100 percent awesome. Continue reading Cambridge professor creates creepy, emotion-sensing GPS system Cambridge professor creates creepy, emotion-sensing GPS system originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 03:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …US drones killed 2,043 people, mostly civilians, in Pak during last five years
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Islamabad, Jan 2(ANI): As many as 2,043 people, mostly civilians, were killed in US drone attacks in northwestern parts of Pakistan during the last five years, a research has revealed.
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Troops open fire at man approaching IDF force at roadblock east of Nablus with broken glass bottle in his hand after he refuses to stop
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One of Religious Zionism’s leaders says Tel Aviv District Court made a mistake in convicting former president of sex offenses. ‘I don’t understand the verdict,’ he says
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Teasing tablets ahead of the CES deluge is nothing new for manufacturers now, but we’ll at least give Vizio a few style points for its expensive approach to the tactic. That’s because a Vizio tablet made a not-so-secret appearance during the Rose Bowl. Specifically, the device appeared about 15 seconds into the chairman’s message in the hands of Vizio chief sales officer Randy Waynick. Just in case the mere sight of it was too subtle, Waynick’s script was also kind enough to mention Vizio’s dedication to “entertainment freedom for all” and the ability to view content on “any of their great new products, from anywhere” — wink wink, nudge nudge. Details on the gadget are obviously unknown, but it’s a safe bet that it runs Android based on the tell-tale buttons shown at the bottom of its screen and we’re confident the actual specs will emerge next week. We’re also pretty positive it’s not Vizio’s 7-inch razor portable TV . For now though, watch the full video after the break and consider how fortunate we are to live in a world where one could buy a ticket to the Rose Bowl and keep a Vizio tablet on hand just in case the need to watch another football game from the stands struck. Continue reading Vizio teases entry into the tablet fray with pizazz via Rose Bowl spot Vizio teases entry into the tablet fray with pizazz via Rose Bowl spot originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 01:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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IDF Spokesperson’s Office says aircraft bombed several targets in southern, central Strip in response to rockets, mortar shells fired at Israel over weekend. Palestinians: Two people injured in strike
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As anyone who’s shopped around for a custom PC case knows, the options are virtually endless — but it’s a bit of a different story if you’re looking to keep things as sleek and simple as possible. Thankfully, the folks at Fractal Design have now provided one more option for the more modestly-inclined folks out there in the form of their new Define Mini case, which is a Micro ATX version of their larger Define R2 and R3 cases. As you can see above, it’s suitably monolith-like, and it doesn’t come with too many compromises in terms of specs — in fact, you’ll actually get a generous six HDD trays among all the usual accommodations. No word on a price just yet, but we’re guessing it won’t demand too much of a premium if the company’s other Define cases are any indication. Continue reading Fractal Design’s Define Mini custom PC case ditches LEDs for style Fractal Design’s Define Mini custom PC case ditches LEDs for style originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Article by WN.Com Correspondent Dallas Darling. “I have concluded that I should not permit the presidency to become involved In the partisan divisions that are developing in this political year. Accordingly, I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President.” -President Lyndon Johnson, 1968 When Fox News reported that President Barack Obama’s vacation reading list consisted of two books, both of which pertained to former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, he should have also packed a third book to read: Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream. Even though there are some obvious differences between Johnson’s and Obama’s presidencies…
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