News roundup of the week

Posted by AtariBoy | Filed under Web

Just something I thought I’d try, a weekly roundup of whatever news appealed to us this week.

Chinese Spam – China is closing in on the US as the number one producer of spam emails.

Google Profit – Google’s profits are up 60% for the first quarter compared to last year at $592m.

UUV to map global warming – Automated underwater glider being used to look for global warming.

Windows security flaws – More critical flaws found on Windows, one in IE.

Tesco Value Diamond – A diamond ring for just £47?

eBay vs Google – eBay is still looking for a union against google.

Apple vs Burst - The legal battle for rights continues.

Super telescope – £310m, 1000 tons, 18 storeys high and 10x more powerful than hubble.

Bio Fuel Cells – Enzyme powered fuel cells, this could have a huge effect on the robotics industry.

Asimov revised – Leading roboticists meet to discuss security, safety and sex in the future of robot development.

Robot Skin – For full sensory control in robots, this is a research must.

Macs + Windows – A reseller is going to start selling macs with Bootcamp and Windows XP preinstalled.

iTunes will remain $0.99 – Despite pressure from the music industry apple stood its ground

Comments (5) | April 21st, 2006

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April 21, 2006 at 8:46 pm

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Robert Day Says:
April 22, 2006 at 2:00 am

Nice Article, Some good news to read there!
Robert Day Says:
April 22, 2006 at 2:09 am

I like the new estimated reading times and stuff, how did you get them on there? Is it a plugin for WordPress?
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April 22, 2006 at 12:32 pm

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November 6, 2007 at 7:01 pm

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