A new generation of robots may incorporate the mobile and visual characteristics of insects. The technology is being considered for future aerial probes on Mars as well as other applications.

The Martian rover Spirit has been given the go ahead to begin roaming. After leaving its landing platform, Spirit will conduct rock and soil tests, then move on to explore a crater, but JPL scientists want it to head for the hills in those awesome pictures.

A Honk Kong tailor has developed a set of disposable shorts that when worn will take a customer’s measurements and project their figure into a special fitting-room. The shorts are designed to alleviate the discomfort some customers feel when the inseam is measured. Now, this is just plain weird.

A report from UK government scientists states that mobile phones don’t appear to generate harmful radiowaves as previously believed. The consensus though is that more research needs to be done in order to declare the matter settled.

The FCC has leaked images and information regarding three new upcoming Sony Clie’s. Full details can be found in this article at Palm Infocenter.

This solar-powered gadget-charging jacket was introduced at CES this year. The jacket has solar panels integrated into it, allowing a wearer to use the generated electricy to charge PDAs, cell phones, and mobile music players.

Although a lawsuit against ReplayTV was recently dismissed, the case may cause ripples that change the structure of DVRs in the future. The point at issue is the ability of consumers to skip over commercials inserted in programs they have digitally recorded.

Nokia’s brochure reads like a list from Miss Manners. In addition to giving instruction on how to use their phones, it also gives lessons in manners, driving etiquette, and interpersonal skills.

Aireo, a portable digital music player from Minnesota-based SoniqCast allows users to transfer digital music from their PC to the unit wirelessly by means of built-in wireless networking capabilities. The device is due to hit shelves at Best Buy in the next month and will retail for about $300.

PalmSource has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to make a public offering of 2,750,000 shares of common stock. Underwriters were also given the opportunity of purchasing an additional 412,500 shares of common stock.