Daily Archive for May 5th, 2006

New Vodori Site launched

We launched a slightly updated version of our site today. The importance of this launch beyond just an updated visual refresh is that it is running on the Open Source CMS system we are using for our Open Source version of the Vodori Voice Platform. The CMS we are currently using is Magnolia. Head on over and let us know what you think!

Check out the new site

Friday YouTube round-up

Immigration debate — Very funny cartoon highlighting the current immigration debate

James Bond — Casino Royale Sneak Peak

Dead Man’s Chest Trailer

What is yellow?

This amazing short story is about a robot who becomes so human he is indistinguishable from a real human. The effects in this short film are amazing! Read more to view the video
Continue reading ‘What is yellow?’

News From The Web

Fembots are coming!! RUN for your lives!

More rumors and speculation on Microsoft buying Yahoo at CNN

New way to mass produce Tamiflu — best defense against bird flu

Jet powered VW Bug. This baby has some serious horse power!

Review of Ageia PhysX processor
More here at Anandtech

Seagate 7200.10 750GB Drive is a BEAST

Almost portlets: Developing portlets without a portal container

3-D Models of DaVinci's machines. Very neat

Fuel pump of the future A gas station in Oberlin, OH that performs vegetable-oil conversions on diesel vehicles is about to install a pump that doesn't pump gasoline, but rather E85 and biodiesel blends. Drivers will be able to select the ratio of biodiesel-to-diesel in their fuel right at the pump.

The future of hydrogen fuel cells

Hidden star explains supernova oddity
Astronomers hope the companion star's presence may help them better define the evolution and aftermath of supernova explosions, and may even link regular stellar explosions with their much more powerful hypernova cousins.

CBS also jumps onto the Internet broadcasting bandwagon