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dustbot trash collector: the roomba’s big big brother

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Co-funded by the European Commission, the $3.9 million (USD) Dustbot project aims to build a moderately-sized robot to navigate the narrow streets that garbage trucks can’t reach. Hey that rhymed! Nice. Anyway the pictures below were taken from Dustbot’s trial run in Peccioli, Italy.

Aside from collecting garbage, the Dustbot can also analyze the quality…

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July 10th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: future tech interactive robots strange + wonderful technology

elgato eyetv sat: watch 1080p satellite TV on your computer… if you have a satellite dish

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Elgato’s EyeTV Sat captures DVB-S and DVB-S2 satellite transmissions and enables playback on a computer, allowing you to record, export and even share recorded broadcasts over a network of computers. As long as you have a satellite dish. Aside from receiving free satellite transmissions, the EyeTV Sat also has a CI card slot for Pay…

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July 1st, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: home entertainment media players technology video

ps3 playtv tuner and dvr announced

Sony PlayTV

At this week’s Leipzig Gaming Conference, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) revealed an add-on for the PlayStation 3 gaming console which will give it full television and digital video recording capabilities.

The device and software bundle, called PlayTV will provide high-definition reception of television signals and scheduled recording of shows. At this point, the PlayTV…

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August 22nd, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment video video games

sony dax-x10 virtual surround home theater offers style and substance

Sony DAX-X10 Home Theater with Virtual Surround

This new home theater system from Sony offers an immersive 3-dimensional surround sound effect using just two satellite speakers and a subwoofer. The system has a striking industrial design that’s very sleek and modern. It even has a cool touch-sensitive control panel hidden in its glass top.

Sony’s DAX-X10 is a complete home theater system…

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July 19th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio design home entertainment