CMU Publishes 'Build Your Own Robot' Guide
The Mobile Robot Programming Lab (MRPL) at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute has published the first in a planned series of open, educational robotics designs. The Linux-based "Qwerkbot" can be built in two hours from detailed online instructions, at a cost of $550, the lab says.
EU's Digital Libary Up After a Month's Delay
The European Union's digital library at www.europeana.eu is finally up and running again, a month after being delayed by a massive influx of interested viewers. The solution was a simple one: merely add four times the number of servers that had been previously deployed.
Dell Waves Goodbye to Inspiron Mini 9
Dell confirmed on Monday that it's saying farewell to the Inspiron Mini 9, the company's first foray into the netbook market.
Motorola, Carriers Announce MOTORAZR2 Plans
Motorola is forced to confirm the launch of the MOTORAZR2 mobile phone platform; AT&T, Sprint and Verizon all announce pricing plans for the new smartphones.
Motorola Loss Hints at Further Market Share Losses
Motorola said on Thursday its quarterly loss widened on disappointing cell phone sales, signaling further market share losses to Nokia and other rivals. sending shares down about 4 percent in early trading.
Microsoft's Social Events Planning Service Launches
The new Windows Live Events services are designed to make it easier for customers to connect and share. The service is similar to eVite and MyPunchbook.
Websense Seeks to Bolster Smart-Phone Security with URL Filter
The company's URL filtering and classification software offers compliance and mobile security protection tools for wireless operators and service providers.
Apple, Psystar Agree to Mediation
Apple and Psystar haveagreed to enter into a dispute resolution process in an effort to resolve their copyright battle.
The Hot Cars to Watch at the NYC Auto Show
Environmentally friendly or gas-guzzling and power-mad? The New York International Auto Show promises some of each as it opens its 10-day run this week. Either way, TechnoRide has the scoop.
Intel Explains Its 'Netbook' Strategy
The most interesting discussions at Intel's financial analyst day revolved around the new categories of products - nettops, netbooks, and mobile Internet devices. The new categories are just developing, so they have the most opportunity to show surprising changes.
