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Some Customers with iPhone 3G Connection Issues
Mac Rumors – There are a number of reports of iPhone 3G users having problems with inconsistent cellular connections with their new phones. CNet points to a growing discussion thread at Apple’s forums detailing the problems.
UK Researchers Give Robot a “Biological Brain”
Engadget – It looks like a group of researchers from the University of Reading are making a solid run at the title of mad scientists of the year (in the best sense, of course), with them now boasting that they’ve developed a robot that’s controlled by a “biological brain.” That’s not quite the sci-fi sight you may be imagining, however (though it’s close), with it instead made up of some 300,000 neurons taken from the neural cortex of a rat fetus, which are contained in multi electrode array that packs 60 electrodes to pick up the signals generated by the cells and, in turn, control the robot.
YouTube Pulls Video of Protest at Request of IOC
Valleywag – The International Olympic Committee has issued a takedown notice to YouTube over a video that features protestors projecting free Tibet propaganda on the walls of the Chinese consulate in New York City. It’s a clear abuse of copyright law. According to the takedown notice from YouTube, the IOC found the video through the “Claim Your Content” system that makes it easy to issue infringement claims.
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Russians may not be Responsible for Cyberattacks on Georgia
ars technica – New evidence suggests that politically active hackers, rather than the Russian government, may be behind attacks on Georgia’s web assets. It’s not the first time we’ve heard this sort of story change, but it’s of little comfort to anyone relying on Georgia’s Internet infrastructure.
PlayStation 3 PlayTV is Non-Transferable After All
Gizmodo – When we heard that PS3 PlayTV DVR recordings would be transferable to PSPs and PCs, we we’re absolutely thrilled, proclaiming, “For the first time in a long time, we want to grab Sony and kiss them square on the lips.” Well put away the Binaca, because Sony has taken back their promise for undisclosed reasons.
Autonomous DIY Fireflies Make Order From Blinking Chaos
Gizmodo – Start a swarm of these DIY Firefly LEDs a-blinking, and they’ll create a random pattern and blink an angry red. But after a few minutes, thanks to some clever microcontroller code and a light sensor, they’ll soon all be blinking in sync with a nice, calming blue color. It’s a neat bit of DIY electronics that’s elegant in its simplicity, and surprisingly cool to see in action on video.
