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Category: Technology
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Portable Computing
I’ve never seen the point of those desktop replacement laptops. They weigh at least several of your least favourite units of mass, are less capable than a similarly-priced desktop PC, and cost far, far more. If a portable computer is needed, it makes little sense to pay twice as much for a computer half as… Read more →
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News Snippets
Just some quick news bytes before I return to my riveting pursuits. The gallery has also been updated with a few new pictures of the Freehills debating final, Julian Burnside’s public lecture, and other university events. TCP/IP your days are numbered: this new bongo drum protocol looks set to revolutionise data transfer (not). For want… Read more →
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Technological Tidbits
Just some quick technology news before I return to my studious activities. Scientists in Japan have created a metallic exoskeleton designed to facilitate movement and interface machine-assisted labour. The movie is very cool (Mechwarrior here we come). Black hole ripples to the tune of Bb – 54 octaves below the lowest key on a Piano!… Read more →
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A Smarter Water Closet
Apologies for the lack of updates recently; I have been muy ocupado this week. During a brief news catchup this afternoon, I happened upon a rather insightful article into the state of high-tech toiletry. Yes, you heard me – toiletry. Apparently there is quite a large market for programmable toilets – as they are called… Read more →
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AMD Gains on Intel
I wouldn’t exactly call this groundbreaking, but AMD reports a 0.1% increase in market share against rival CPU manufacturer Intel Corp. Intel has had great success lately, reaping the rewards of a product which actually performs. Another factor contributing to all-round Q2 success may be the resurgence of PC sales. Surprisingly, AMD’s stock closed lower… Read more →