Spirit hooked on Java

The Martian probe Spirit uses Java software to allow NASA scientists and engineers to plot is course around the surface of our red neighbor.

Posted on: January 16, 2004 9:00 am

Mini-hard drives replace memory cards?

With the advent of mini-hard drives, will flash memory cards go the way of the dodo? Find out what this article from CNET says.

Posted on: January 16, 2004 9:00 am

Thought-controlled computing

Wired magazine discusses a new technology from Cyberkinetics, called Braingate, that would allow mobility-challenged patients to control a computer, robot, or possibly even their own rewired muscles by thought.

Posted on: January 16, 2004 9:00 am

Notebooks push desktops aside

A report from TechNewsWorld says that corporate and consumer demand for notebook computers is pushing aside the demand for desktop PCs, causing manufacturers to focus on the in-demand market.

Posted on: January 16, 2004 9:00 am

MINDSTORM will continue

In a press release, LEGO denies that products like MINDSTORM, CLIKITS, and BIONICLE are on their way out. LEGO owner and CEO Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen says the company remains to committed to these product lines.

Posted on: January 16, 2004 9:00 am

Card reader/writer from Trust

The new 510 Card Reader/Writer from Trust supports five different media card formats. Find out the complete details in their press release.

Posted on: January 16, 2004 9:00 am

MyPal A716 Pocket PC

Brighthand reports that pre-sales orders are being taken for the new MyPal A716 Pocket PC. The A716 will run Windows Mobile 2003, has a 400 MHz processor, 64 MB of RAM, and comes with both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless networking.

Posted on: January 16, 2004 9:00 am

Tilt control for PDA,Smartphone

ECER TEchnology has developed a tilt control device for PDAs and Smartphones. The device allows a user to control the interface of these devices by merely tilting one direction or another rather using navigation buttons or scrolling.

Posted on: January 16, 2004 9:00 am

iambic drops Office for Palm

iambic has announced they will no longer be selling their iambic Office suite or Fastwriter for Palm. iambic has arranged a deal for users to purchase Quickoffice Premier at a discount.

Posted on: January 16, 2004 9:00 am

New digital Cameras

PCWorld takes a look at the bevy of new digital cameras that were introduced at CES this year. Models from Aiwa, Nikon, Kodak, and Casio are profiled in their review.

Posted on: January 16, 2004 9:00 am