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Comment Re:Wow. (Score 1) 197

So how does it start working if it gets all its power from flies and needs power to capture flies? If it has a power cord to plug it in or a battery, then that pretty much defeats the whole purpose of the "robot" to begin with.

I noticed in the gallery that the lamp had a power cord. If I were going to buy a powered device to kill bugs it would definitely be a conventional "bug zapper" -- a more entertaining option.
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Microsoft Not the Only Firm Blocking IM Service To US Enemies 173

ericatcw writes "It was reported last week that Microsoft had cut access to its Windows Live Messenger instant messaging service to citizens of five countries with whom the US has trade embargoes. Now, it turns out that Google and, apparently, AOL have taken similar actions. According to a lawyer quoted by Computerworld, even free, downloaded apps are viewed as 'exports' by the US government — meaning totally in-the-cloud services such as e-mail may escape the rules. Either way, there appear to be a number of ways determined citizens of Syria, Iran, and Cuba can get around the ban."
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Robotic Penguins Screenshot-sm 118

Corporate Troll writes "Robotic penguins were unveiled by German engineering firm Festo this week. Using their flippers, the mechanical penguins (video) can paddle through water just like real ones, while larger helium-filled designs can "swim" through the air. The penguins are on show at the Hannover Messe Trade Exhibition in Germany. Each penguin carries 3D sonar which is used to monitor its surroundings and avoid collisions with walls or other penguins."

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