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Two robots have a conversation

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to witness two robots in deep conversation? And no, watching Terminator 2 does not qualify. Cornell University’s Creative Machines Lab decided to place the infamous Cleverbot against another Cleverbot. Although the conversation is roughly the equivalent of a Seinfeld dialogue, it is interesting to see what more »

Oddball Tech: Invisible lamps, kids’ computers, and the Internet is alive

Carbon nanotube lamps. I know what you’re thinking. Why didn’t I think of that? Also, a computer aimed at kids seems like it could be excellent for research scientists or the clumsy. Plus, the Internet may be alive. It seems like every week I report on some kind of technology going evil like Japanese trains and GPSs. Next up, your toaster hates you, that’s why it burns your toast.

Oddball Tech: Geocities is toast, watch the dead via the web, and sentient trains in Japan

The world of technology is a weird place. Flying images and sound through the air, microwaves, and bicycles. So our stories have nothing to do with that. Yahoo’s cleaning house and next out is Geocities. Italy thinks you want to watch the dead online. Also, trains in Japan are starting to think for themselves. Intrigued? Keep reading.

Robotic stair stepper

Reuters had this great story and image I just had to share. Japanese scientists from Waseda University in Tokyo demonstrated their biped robot WL-16RIII on Wednesday. They are currently developing the two legged robot robotic chair to aid elderly and handicapped individuals climb dubious stairways. While it may take 5 years to develop, since the more »

Self-Assembling Chair

Gadgetell would like to welcome Chris to the gadge. He is a computer wiz who loves to talk and write about tech. Watch out, his posts may go all crazy digital 0101010101110000 on us. Ever get that eerie feeling that the furniture in your room is alive and moving around? No? I am really the more »