Escher for Real

I came across this site today and thought I would share :)

Datto ZR1000

While trying to find a good option for remote backups of my computer today, I came across a cool product.  As a ZFS fan, the Datto Z-Series definitely caught my attention.

They also have a web UI you can log into (demo/demo) to see the interface.

It's a little out of my price range at the moment; but if I ever start my own business up again, I will definitely be looking into this.

Emotiv EPOC Update

As many of you know, I ordered my EPOC awhile ago and am anxiously waiting for it.

Here's the latest update:

Dear Malachi,

Thank you for licensing the Emotiv SDK.

We regret to inform you that the recent typhoon across East Asia has caused unforeseen and unexpected factory delays resulting in the delay of your SDK headset shipment date.   We have just been advised that the SDK headset will be shipped to you on August 31.  We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause and would like to reaffirm our commitment to getting the headset to you as soon as possible.

We thank you for your patience and support to date.  We look forward to working with you in the coming months.

Regards,

Emotiv Customer Service Team

Emotiv Systems Inc.

News from the Net

We all know the concept of history repeating itself... maybe we need to start looking at 'junk dna' as the history that is bound to be repeated?

Now that smoking is being banned everywhere, it appears that attention and memory will be impared in schizophrenics.

Score one for the lobotomy that is the Patent Office. They let M$ patent XML-based word processing documents... 

Feds get a taste of why we have been fighting their new requirements

Everyone knows of the advantages of duct tape... but what about Scotch tape?

How about an automatic pancake machine?

Newest toys you can buy for me

Google Android Developer Challenge #2 is underway

News from the Net

In a blow to the DIY and hardware hackers out there (isn't that how most people get started in electronics?) a man now faces 10 years in prison for modifying console game hardware.  This gets back to my view that if I buy it it's mine and I can do whatever the hell I want with it.  Sure, I may void the warranty, but 10 years in prison?

An inventor came up with an alternative to bifocal lenses.

xkcd is being released in book form.

Back to the Future III -- here we come.

Someone tried to plant a fake ATM at Defcon.  Of course, the DoD and USAF were there to recruit people.  Maybe that is so you can work for IBM.

Oooh! Ohh! I soooo want to do this! You can send up your own satellite for $8000.  Is it OK if my satellite accidentally decides to turn and take off into the solar system???

You know how every other commercial on TV is that Cash for Clunkers bit? You know the one - where Toyota for example brags how 25 of their cars qualify for the Clunker discount.  Anyways, looks like the program ran out of money and is being suspended -- so don't let them fast talk you into signing anyway.

If you live in the UK, it looks like the government may be putting cameras into your home so they can enforce that your kids eat right and go to bed on time. 

Looks like the electric company wants to take away the $17/mo advantage I would get by installing a $45000 solar panel system.

Some recent proof that the DoJ cronies from the RIAA are now in control.

How about a car for the blind?

Cyberpunk anyone? Oh wait, this time it is Monsters.

Some more proof that the patent office should be abolished... Someone just patented podcasting.

Hmmm, is this the OK to not follow the rules?  Wouldn't that then be following the rules in itself? So...

Sea route through the Arctic is now open for business.

Sun's entire JRuby team is quitting.