US Army Developing Plasma Shield
The US Army is developing a plasma shield (dynamic pulse detonation (DPD)) which is a machine that generates a protective screen of dazzling mid-air explosions to stun and disorient an enemy.
Xbox 360 Elite Reviewed
CNET staff has written a review for the new black XBox 360 Elite. They found that while it’s neither a must-have upgrade for existing 360 owners nor as feature-packed as the PS3, the Xbox 360 Elite’s combination of top-notch gaming and digital media features make it the current game console of choice.
Wii-motes A Hackers Dream Come True
Are you using your Wii-mote other than gaming? A deejay in the Netherlands uses his to mix techno music at dance parties. A medical student in Italy has reprogrammed his to help analyze the results of CT scans. And a Los Angeles software engineer has found a way to get his to help vacuum the floor.
Apple Notebook Battery Update Available
Apple has recently discovered that some batteries used in its MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks may have battery performance issues. Apple is offering a software update that is designed to improve battery performance. This battery update should be run on all MacBook and MacBook Pro computers and extra batteries that were purchased between February 2006 and April 2007.
Wii Production Increased
Nintendo’s president Satoru Iwata acknowledged that the shortage of the Wii was “abnormal,” and promised production was being boosted to increase deliveries by May.
