• Technology

    Developing Lasers for the Battlefield

    By Posted on 10.7.2008 16 Comments

    Laser weaponry is a hot topic lately (excuse the pun), especially for those who question the ethics of using them on the battlefield. In late September, the Senate approved a Defense Authorization Bill that would provide new funding for military laser weapons.

    Article Rating:
    10.7.2008 at 10:54pm - Comment by doriangrey

    Cool! Sounds fun to play with. Oh, where is... (I'm joking)

  • Gadgets

    Hands-Free Computing

    By Paul Adams Posted on 9.18.2008 12 Comments

    This week everyone's at the Web 2.0 Expo at New York City's Javits Center. Abby reported on a technology that makes your computer talk to you; I met a couple of brothers who were at the show to promote their invention, wherein you talk to your computer.

    Article Rating:
    10.3.2008 at 02:03am - Comment by doriangrey

    It sounds like I need to get a microphone for my computer!



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