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Do computers make us fat and poor?

These robotic arms are happy and they know it, because they can clap their hands. In this video, we see a demonstration of "Ondz" robotic clappers, developed by Masato Takahashi, a researcher at Keio University.

There are some things you just can't help but love. Here are technologies that make some IT folks happy.

These machines should speak for themselves when it comes to who made them

Technology providers used to measure their success only in terms of the classic adage, "on time, within budget, and according to clients' expectations." However, because of the need to be profitable and manage steep competition from both within and outside the enterprise, it is nearly impossible to stay afloat by delivering the bare necessities; barely functional does not cut it anymore.

In advance of Obama’s election victory, it was clear that the US (and global) economies would be in trouble for a while. Whoever would become President-elect, one lingering consequence would be the need for companies in most all sectors of the economy to reduce capital expenditures.

(PhysOrg.com) -- As nanoimprinting technology advances, scientists have shown that using nano-sized polarizers could significantly enhance the contrast ratio in liquid crystal displays (LCDs). For consumers, that means that TVs, computer monitors, and especially mobile displays could become brighter, lighter, and thinner in the future.

Two standards for cabling systems to support 10Gb Ethernet have now been ratified. These are the USA standard EIA/TIA 568-B.2-10 Cat 6A and the world standard ISO/IEC 11801 ed. 2002 adm. 1 Class EA . However, the ISO/IEC 11801 standard is currently are for channel links so the entire cabling link including patch cords would need to be provided by a single manufacturer. Component standards and permanent link standards for ISO/IEC 11801 are still in draft form and should be approved toward the end of 2009. For more information speak to a Lynx Networks project manager.