Rogue Robots Ruffle the Rozzers

Engadget reports from Denmark that one of those clever robot vacuum cleaners managed to set off a house alarm. Devices like the Roomba scuttle about the house, sucking up crumbs and fluff, but it seems one forgetful owner forgot to switch their’s off when they went out. Heat or movement triggered the house alarm’s passive IR sensor and bells start ringing at the local cop-shop, who duly despatch a couple of uniforms to see what was occurring. Clearly this isn’t going to go down well with the boys in blue and my guess it won’t be long before they, or their owners will be issued with Asbos, or tags

How to shop for a laptop

Are you looking for a new laptop computer to run Windows? You’re probably among the millions of people wondering where to begin. Laptops (also called notebook computers) come in many shapes, designs, and sizes, with a bewildering array of prices and technical specifications. If you aren’t sure how to choose the best laptop for your needs, here’s some information to help you make the right purchase.

Start by taking a close look at how you’ll use your laptop. Don’t focus on technical specifications before you’ve asked yourself some basic questions: Read more

Site for Sore and Cold Eyes…

I am still not sure if this is a wind up or not but apparently in Japan at least when you get tired, after a long day in front of the computer screen, you can ‘heal fatigue’ and ‘relax and comfort your body overall’ by warming up your eyes…

That, in a nutshell, is the thinking behind the USB Eye Warmer from the Rare Mono Shop, Just plug it in, strap it on and twiddle the heater control, according to your preferences. They’re available now, for just $28, so if you are suffering from chilly eye syndrome, and you have a spare USB port (you may have to unplug the fridge, fan, reading light and remote missile launcher), this is what you have been waiting for.