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Computerworld reports that Xerox is showcasing its new reusable paper — an eco-friendly innovation with special molecules that automatically erase text after 24 hours, leaving the paper blank and ready for printing once again. This sounds great for those executive types who still feel they absolutely must print out every single e-mail they receive.
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Really busy day today, so no time for lunch — or updates — but here’s a quickie.
Kevin and Amanda want to turn your handwriting into a custom-made font for free. Just scan your writing, send it off to them, and if they choose your submission, you’ve got yourself a personalized font like no other.
They […]

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The eBay behemoth is suing the craigslist classified ad site, and strangely won’t say why. All it’s saying is that craigslist “unfairly diluted eBay’s economic interest by more than 10%,” and that the lawsuit aims to “safeguard its four-year financial investment.” That could mean anything or nothing. I’m guessing nothing.
The case has […]

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Probably not. But a tech company called Emotiv is putting the finishing touches on its “Epoc,” a wireless hands-free device that lets you control a computer using the power of your mind.

The image above is of the super-spiffy prototype, while the one at right is a shot of the consumer version.
From Kotaku:

“At Emotiv our […]

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Reuters reports that Raul Castro, Fidel’s cousin and the new president of Cuba, has fulfilled his promises to lift bans on many electronics — including computers, which could previously only be purchased by the government and foreign-owned corporations.
Says Reuters:

Cubans crowded shops on Tuesday to buy DVD players and electric bikes that went on sale for […]

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My buddy’s Fortwo Smart car ain’t got nothing on these puppies.
From the Technology Review:

At the heart of these vehicles is an omnidirectional robot wheel that the team has developed. The wheel encases an electric-drive motor, as well as suspension, steering, and braking systems. With no engine or mechanical parts between the wheels and the driver’s […]

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Is it bad that as a grown man with a job, a car and an apartment, I still really want to try a game called Crayon Physics Deluxe?

That creased paper background is a really nice touch.
An earlier prototype of the game is freely available, and you can e-mail the designer to be notified when the […]

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The coolest thing I’ve read today:

U.S. scientists have developed a microfiber fabric that generates its own electricity, making enough current to recharge a cell phone or ensure that a small MP3 music player never runs out of power.
If made into a shirt, the fabric could harness power from its wearer simply walking around or even […]

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