Panasonic's Robot Gives a 16-finger, Automated Hair Washing
Panasonic has developed a hair-washing robot that uses 16 electronically-controlled fingers to give a perfect wash and rinse, the company said Friday. Panasonic Corporation - Robot - Robotics - Beauty - Shopping feeds.pcworld.com |
SAP TechEd to Go Deep on Mobility, On-demand
SAP is set to give customers and partners a deeper dive into its mobility, on-demand and in-memory technologies at TechEd. feeds.pcworld.com |
A Closer Look at Microsoft: Undervalued or Unsustainable?
Daniel Wong submits:For over 25 years, Microsoft (MSFT) has been a dominant force in the computer software market – from DOS in the 80’s, Windows and Office in the 90’s, to Internet Explorer at the turn of the century. With each successive wave of emerging technologies, Microsoft has demonstrated the ability to outlast its competitors. Curiously, Microsoft has never been the innovator or first to market in any of the areas in which it dominates today. It has, however, been a master of network effects – generating the critical mass that makes their software so indispensable. In the last five years, Microsoft has appeared less than superhuman. Missteps with Windows Vista and poor adoption of Zune and Windows Mobile have tarnished its reputation of technological leadership. Meanwhile, the emergence of Google (GOOG) and the resurgence of Apple (AAPL) have stolen the spotlight and captured the hearts of the consumers. As they set the standard for what is now new and innovative, internet services and ultra-mobile devices have become all the rage. Suddenly, Microsoft has become the underdog, bombarded with criticism for its lack of imagination and old-world thinking.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Firefox Trojan Targets Older Versions of Windows
Users of pre-Vista operating systems and Firefox 3.6 appear to be most at risk, security firm finds. feeds.pcworld.com |
10 Reasons Why Revamped Myspace Will Fail
Myspace says it has changed direction, focusing more on becoming an entertainment hub than a washed-up Facebook imitator, but its platitudes have fallen on deaf ears. feeds.pcworld.com |