ROBOTIC ARMS!!!! More on open source textbooks, Rockband2, more

You GOTTA see this!  Fully Bionic arms:

http://gizmodo.com/5048872/dean-kamens-full-bionic-luke-arm-video-from-all-things-d

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/15/technology/15link.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slogin

 

DRM nightmare incoming:

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080915-everyone-but-apple-joins-new-buy-once-play-anywhere-group.html

 

http://arstechnica.com/reviews/games/rock-band-2-review.ars

(I REALLY like the new wireless drums.  I'm still very much a beginner but even I appreciate the changes to this new set.  My one complaint is that they don't seem quite as sturdy.  Haven't tried the new Guitar or the Mad Catz bass, and no way will you ever catch me singing)

 

http://gizmodo.com/5049473/rock-band-2-wireless-guitar-and-drums-hardware-review

 

http://gizmodo.com/5049859/rock-band-2-instruments-vs-rock-band-1-instruments-in-decibels

 

http://gizmodo.com/5049522/nikon-d300-dslr-lightning-review

 

(D300 is what I shoot, odd that it took them so long to review it)

 

http://gizmodo.com/5049414/the-amazing-tech-lasers-and-lights-behind-a-nine-inch-nails-concert