open source
Robots
Cheap Open Source Robots Set To Take Over The World
8:05AM Rosa Golijan | How can we fear the robot revolution when it’s our own DIY handiwork and GPL? Each of these swarm robots costs less than €100 (about $160) to build and has a mind powered by open-source software. More »
Music
ArcAttack: Lightning-Proof Musos Share Tesla Coil Secrets
Software
9:20AM Don Nguyen | Though Internet Explorer has been panned for lack of web-standard compliance, many are forced to use the browser because of stubborn IT departments. Fortunately, Google has issued its latest “up yours” to Microsoft with the Chrome Frame plug-in for IE. More »
Internet Explorer, Now Powered By Google Chrome
9:20AM Don Nguyen | Though Internet Explorer has been panned for lack of web-standard compliance, many are forced to use the browser because of stubborn IT departments. Fortunately, Google has issued its latest “up yours” to Microsoft with the Chrome Frame plug-in for IE. More »
Robots
At Gizmodo Gallery 2009: MakerBot 3D Printer
6:15AM Adrian Covert | Maker Bot is awesome because it’s a 3D printer that’s also open source and plays Daft Punk tunes while it’s at work. And it’s meant to be hacked, so this item is limited only by your imagination. More »
Gadgets
DIY Russian Vacuum Fluorescent Tube Clock Kit
7:40AM Sean Fallon | This vacuum fluorescent display clock would look awesome on your desk wouldn’t it? The good news is that making one yourself is a little easier with the kit from ladyada. More »
Entertainment
Citizen Engineer Releases A Comic All About SIM Hacking (and Tosses In A SIM Reader For Good Measure)
11:20AM Adrian Covert | Phil Torrone and Limor Freid of Adafruit Industries have a video project called Citizen Engineer, where they aim to educate and entertain when it comes to various aspects of open source hacking. Now they’ve released a comic to go with it. More »
Software
Rumour: ‘Google Chrome OS’ In The Works For Netbooks
2:45PM Adrian Covert | Ars Technica has received confirmation from two sources that Google is working on new software named Google Chrome OS, which will offer a cloud-based, OS experience around the browser. And rumours also suggest it could be released as early as tomorrow. More »
Software
OpenOffice 3.1 is Now Available
7:04AM Gizmodo US Edition | The Open Office guys have upgraded their already-comprehensive office suite. New features include improved screen appearance, further grammar checker integration, formula hints, improved sorting, and performance enhancements. Get it here. [OpenOffice via CrunchGear] More »
Software
Microsoft Embracing Open Source Big Time with Kumo
11:20PM Jesus Diaz | Not only Microsoft is using open source technology for Kumo—their new search technology and Nth Google Killer—but they are giving back to the community: More »
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