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Submission + - satelites repairing satelites

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Saturday March 10, 2007 @04:47AM

An anonymous reader writes: An experimental pair of satelites have been launched to test if satelites repairing satelites is a practical idea. the two experimental models launched by the branch of the U.S. military that created the internet are planned to do eight experimental missions where they will dock and exchange batteries, fuel and other parts. http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2007/03/09/tech -orbitalexpress-20070309.html

Submission + - BBC reports Skynet going live

Submitted by rowleyrw on Saturday March 10, 2007 @03:14AM

rowleyrw writes: The BBC are reporting "The British military is set to take one of its most significant steps into the digital age with the launch of the first Skynet 5 satellite. The spacecraft will deliver secure, high-bandwidth communications for UK and "friendly" forces across the globe." It's not yet the Skynet of Terminator, but how long before it becomes self aware :-)

Submission + - Features the Wii Opera Browser is Screaming for

Submitted by

frenchy64

on Saturday March 10, 2007 @03:06AM

frenchy64 writes: "With the next release of the Wii Opera Browser just around the corner, there is just so much potential to fulfil it's overwhelming. Okay, we know it needs Tabs, updated Flash and all that jazz, but what else could be included? The Wii Gamers have an editorial suggesting features such as DS Connectivity for an easy wireless Keyboard, Wiimote Gestures, and Browse-While-Playing capabilities (to name a few)!"

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