Great timing! My Roomba 577 died recently, and I ended up replacing it with a Dyson DC26. Things might have been different had these two new NaviBot S models been around. Both feature an on board camera plus 12 sensors for safety and dust detection — powered by two CPUs to intelligently map a room. The high-end model even has a two litre auto dust emptying station. Do want.
If last week’s question about accidentally killing smartphones is any indication, we’re all a clumsy bunch with a particular predilection towards dropping phones down the toilet. The standard “fix” for such things — beyond going begging for another phone — is to drop it in some kind of moisture absorbent material, with rice being the easiest and cheapest alternative.
Zhengzhou is, according to most reports, where around 70 per cent of iPhones are made, but as with all things Foxconn, it’s not always easy to get a look inside. This video shows the factory in its immense scale, as well as a walkthrough of the iPhone production process.
Today’s Google Doodle isn’t as interactive as the Moog we got last week, but it’s an important one for Australian science, as it celebrates the 100th birthday of Ruby Payne-Scott, one of the guiding lights of Radio Astronomy. Ruby’s sadly no longer with us — she passed away in 1981 — but it’s a nice recognition of her pioneering work, especially in light of the recent SKA decision that’ll share the telescope array between Australia and South Africa. [Google]
That’s right up there in terms of headlines I never thought I’d write, but it’s true nonetheless; Neil Armstrong — yes, that Neil Armstrong — a man notable for generally refusing interview requests outright, has recorded a series of indepth interview with the Certified Practicing Accountants of Australia.
Remember when Sony said that “all” of its 2011 Android phones would get an upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich? It looks like that was a promise with caveats, as it’s admitted that the Xperia PLAY will be stuck on Gingerbread.
Bleagh… It’s Monday morning again, isn’t it? I need a pick-me-up. I know what would do me good — some new Doctor Who to watch. Oh look — here’s some!
When Is A Tablet Not A Tablet? Viewsonic Teases 22-Inch Android Prototype It’s not a tablet if it’s not portable. I don’t think 22 inches is designed to be portable.
Your Favourite Cartoon Characters Reading The Star Wars Screenplay Will Blow Your Mind Anyone keen to make a side-by-side version with the original?
Sydney And Melbourne: Bring On The Sci-Fi Skyways Sounds like a better idea than Clover Moore’s horrid bike lanes.
Report: Google Tablet With Android 5.0 In June? Google isn’t going to let Apple hog all the attention in June.
You Can Appear In The Steve Jobs Movie Your crazy sense of fashion has totally paid off.
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