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<title><![CDATA['RiceWrist' retrains motor skills after spinal-cord injury]]></title>
<link>http://www.haaze.com/story.php?title=ricewrist-retrains-motor-skills-after-spinal-cord-injury</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:10:40 +0000</pubDate>
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<guid>http://www.haaze.com/story.php?title=ricewrist-retrains-motor-skills-after-spinal-cord-injury</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Almost exactly a year ago, in April 2010, professional motocross rider Randy Childers sustained serious injuries after a crash in the last race of the day at Cowboy Badlands in West Beaumont, Texas.He suffered broken ribs and a fractured wrist, but most seriously a crushed vertebra in his neck (C3) that required him to be airlifted to Houston, where surgeons inserted an artificial vertebra and fused two others together (C4 and C5) during a marathon operation that lasted 12 hours.Today, the 24-year-old is the star in a single-patient trial of Rice University's RiceWrist robot, a wearable exoskeleton that mimics the joints from his shoulder to his hand.After months of traditional physical therapy, Childers had recovered enough by October to walk (albeit slowly) into the basement lab at Rice and begin to use the RiceWrist, which is built to reconnect motor pathways in the brain through repetitive movement. After just two weeks, Rice Professor Marcia O'Malley says, Childers was doing most of the work himself.Randy Childers works with an early version of the RiceWrist.(Credit:Jeff Fitlow)The RiceWrist features a fully customizable &quot;assist-as-needed architecture&quot; so that a patient can do all the work of a prescribed task himself but, on reaching his limit, can be assisted or even fully guided. With Childers, a therapist sets the degree of assistance, but in the future the degree of assistance will be based on real-time performance assessment.In late June, Childers will be flying to Zurich with O'Malley to present the results of the study at the IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics.&quot;This is not just an exercise machine,&quot; O'Malley, director of Rice's Mechatronics and Haptic Interfaces Laboratory, said in a school news report. &quot;We want the patients to move independently. When they're unable to complete a movement or reach the end of a workspace, the robot kicks in. But the literature supports the idea that there needs to be some intentional movement to really reap the rewards of rehabilitation.&quot;That intention and desire to excel plays a big role in Childers' fast recovery, O'Malley stresses. &quot;If you really want to reconnect those motor pathways, they need to have the intent. They need the brain thinking about moving and the limbs moving at the same time. That firing in the brain and the spinal cord leads to remapping.&quot;Before it can gain FDA approval, the RiceWrist will be tested at the University of Texas Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Motor Recovery Lab at Memorial Hermann's Institute for Rehabilitation and Research--the same facility where U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is recovering from a gunshot wound to the head.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Apple pulls 'gay cure' app following protests]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>carrolploo</dc:creator>
<category>Mobile &amp; Electronics</category>
<guid>http://www.haaze.com/story.php?title=apple-pulls-gay-cure-app-following-protests</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(Credit:Change.org)Following an online petition and a wave of complaints, Apple has removed a so-called &quot;gay cure&quot; app from its App Store.Launched last month by Exodus International, a ministry that encourages gay people to seek &quot;cures&quot; for their homosexuality, the app triggered a huge outcry from Two Wins Out, a nonprofit group with the stated goal of fighting anti-gay religious extremism.Pointing out that any therapy or cures to change one's sexual orientation have been soundly rejected by all the major medical associations. TWO launched an online petition at Change.org calling on Apple to remove the app. Over the course of a couple of days, the petition received signatures from more than 150,000 people, while the app itself was strongly condemned by most reviews in the App Store.Confirming the app's removal today, Apple spokesman Tom Neumayr told CNET that Apple pulled the app from the App Store because &quot;it violates our developer guidelines by being offensive to large groups of people.&quot;TWO and Change.org both praised Apple today for its decision to remove the app.&quot;Apple made a wise and responsible decision to dump an offensive app that demonized gay and lesbian people,&quot; Wayne Besen, executive director of Truth Wins Out, said in a statement. &quot;The real winners today are LGBT youth who are safer and less at risk for receiving Exodus' malice and misinformation.&quot;Apple made the same decision late last year over an app from the Manhattan Declaration that gay rights groups dubbed anti-gay. Following a petition on Change.org condemning the app, Apple removed it from the App Store, citing the same reason of violating guidelines by offending large groups of people.CNET contacted Exodus International several times seeking comment on Apple's decision but was unable to reach anyone. However, the company's president, Alan Chambers, registered his disapproval over the decision earlier on Twitter by calling it &quot;incredibly disappointing&quot; and telling people to watch out because it &quot;could happen to you.&quot;<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Charles in charge: Nav system knows how you feel]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:10:23 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>carrolploo</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://www.haaze.com/story.php?title=charles-in-charge-nav-system-knows-how-you-feel</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Charles is an experimental GPS navigation system that uses camera and sensors to tell how you feel.(Credit:Video screenshot by Liane Yvkoff/CNET)A Cambridge University professor is developing a navigation system that does what most boyfriends can't: read your emotions, sense what's going on, and adapt to the situation.Just kidding about the boyfriend part.Charles is a robot that is more co-pilot than GPS device. Frustrated by unintuitive gadgets that aren't helpful--let alone interactive--Professor Peter Robinson, who leads the Rainbow Group working on computer graphics and interaction at Cambridge, developed an emotionally intelligent navigation system that can tell how you're feeling and respond accordingly.The system uses sensors and algorithms of predefined mental states to track facial cues, tone of voice, body language, and posture. Using this information, Charles can read human emotion with a 70 percent accuracy rate, which is on par with human ability, Robinson says in a YouTube video demonstrating his project.But reading emotion is only one aspect of the robot's capability. Charles can also respond with human-like emotion.With cameras for eyes and 24 motors for muscles, the robot's head and mouth moves as it gives directions and mimics human expressions. Unlike current GPS systems, Charles politely tells you where to go based on conversation. Should you not agree with the directions Charles provides, you can suggest an alternate route. Instead of saying it's recalculating or insisting on the programmed route, the robot actually agrees with your decision.Despite the obvious advantages, Charles is a long way from replacing TomTom as your GPS device. However, the system could also end up as part of a next-generation safety feature. A navigation system that senses your emotions may be able to block calls if it detects the driver is stressed, the professor said in an interview with The Telegraph. Call-blocking capability is already available in Ford's MyFord Touch and MyLincoln Touch system, and it's not too much of a stretch to imagine that feature integrated with an emotion-sensing GPS system. Audi is testing in-cabin cameras and sensors that track head position to assess drivers' attentiveness. If the system detects that a driver isn't paying attention, it may activate emergency braking earlier to avoid crashes. To reduce road rage, a system like Charles could limit speed or take over driving all together--should autonomouscars ever become the norm.It may sound invasive, but the polite, human-like personality of Charles makes it seem less threatening. To see what the future of emotion-sensing navigation systems looks like, watch the professor's video of his project:(Source: The Telegraph via AutoBlog)        Liane Yvkoff     Full Profile E-mail Liane Yvkoff   E-mail Liane Yvkoff If you have a question or comment for Liane Yvkoff, you can submit it here. However, because our editors and writers receive hundreds of requests, we cannot tell you when you may receive a response.   Submit your question or comment here: 0 of 1500 characters       Liane Yvkoff is a freelance writer who blogs about cars for CNET Car Tech. She is a member of the CNET Blog Network and is not an employee of CNET. E-mail Liane.  <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft shelves Office Genuine Advantage tool]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:10:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>carrolploo</dc:creator>
<category>Mobile &amp; Electronics</category>
<guid>http://www.haaze.com/story.php?title=microsoft-shelves-office-genuine-advantage-tool</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In what can be considered a small victory for those who dislike additional security checks after purchasing software, Microsoft has quietly discontinued the use of its Genuine Advantage checker tool forMicrosoft Office.The antipiracy measure, called Office Genuine Advantage (OGA), required that users verify the legitimacy of their Office software before being able to download add-ons and templates from Microsoft, as well as download software updates Microsoft deemed &quot;non-critical.&quot; The OGA program had been put into place in late 2006 as a follow-up to Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage tool, which does similar checks to make sure copies of Windows are not pirated in order to receive updates and security patches.ZDNet's Ed Bott, who discovered the end of the OGA program via a reader tip over the weekend, notes that Microsoft has done little to alert users to the end of the program besides mentioning it at the top of a knowledge base article. Additionally, a page called &quot;Benefits of genuine Office&quot; remains up on Microsoft's Office site, detailing what the company considers advantages of using genuine software. One program that's not being shelved as part of OGA's end of life is Microsoft's policy of replacing counterfeited software with genuine copies in cases where customers believed they were buying the real thing. That program, which also began in 2006, aimed both at helping people who had accidentally bought good fakes, as well as giving Microsoft leads on where it was coming from.The removal of OGA does not mean a lapse in the front-line security Microsoft employs to keep software pirates at bay. Users still need to enter in a 25-character activation key when first installing the software in order to unlock its license. Just like in its Windows operating system, users who skip this step are still able to use the software, but with reduced functionality.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A bike rack that sucks so good]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:10:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>carrolploo</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://www.haaze.com/story.php?title=a-bike-rack-that-sucks-so-good</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(Credit:SeaSucker)If a picture speaks a thousand words, then this image of a cyclist perched on a bike rack that's hanging onto nothing more than four suckers on acar's rear window has me sold. I don't bike. But I do know a few friends who are hard-core cycling fiends. So, these SeaSuckers could well provide the answer to grappling with conventional rooftop or rear-end bike racks that are so frustrating to install. A spinoff from SeaSucker's marine products, the big difference here is in the built-in pump. It helps the rubber vacuum cups stay in place, so your precious $7,700 Scott doesn't take a diving crash off your vehicle's rooftop. SeaSucker claims there's enough suction force to allow people to climb up the sides of buildings, though I doubt our intrepid boys at CNET will be taking up that challenge anytime soon. Installation is almost idiot-proof. You moisten the underside of each cup, put them in place, then work the pump button to suck the cups down. To remove, you lift a tab and this releases the air. As a guide, when the red line on the pump button starts to turn visible, it's time to top up the pressure within the cup. This happens after it's been attached for a while.  Compared with a decent set of conventional bike racks that might go from $80 to $150, these SeaSuckers are rather hefty investments, costing $146.99 to $629.99. In fact, the company appears to have a sucker for just about anything, from mobile phone holders to fishing rod holders. Though like most vacuum or suction cups, you'll need a perfectly smooth surface for this to work best. (Credit:SeaSucker)(Source: Crave Asia via Gizmag) <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nokia&'s N8 smartphone facing power issues]]></title>
<link>http://www.haaze.com/story.php?title=nokiarsquos-n8-smartphone-facing-power-issues</link>
<comments>http://www.haaze.com/story.php?title=nokiarsquos-n8-smartphone-facing-power-issues</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[In yet another strike against Nokia&amp;'s new flagship smartphone, the company admitted today that its N8 phone is having power management issues for &amp;''a very small number&amp;'' of users.The issue in a nutshell: Some N8 users are reporting that their device  no longer turns on. What&amp;'s worse, their phones won&amp;'t even charge  properly &amp;8212' a clear sign that some aspect of the device&amp;'s power hardware  is faulty.Nokia assured customers that the issue is covered by its warranty &amp;8212' going so far as to bring out executive vice president Niklas Savander to discuss the device&amp;'s build quality (video below).But while it&amp;'s nice to know that the issue is covered, dealing with a warranty replacement is certainly something no user will welcome. Hopefully Nokia will do the right thing and ship users replacement phones before they have to return the faulty phones. At least there won&amp;'t be any downtime for users with that method.The issue is surprising given that the N8&amp;'s hardware was the one aspect of the device I was impressed by in my review. Nokia has historically made handsome and sturdy hardware, so I wonder what exactly is going wrong with these faulty N8s.The company is stressing that only a small number of users are affected right now, which I certainly hope is the truth. The last thing Nokia needs right now is for its flagship smartphone to be a ticking time bomb.Via BGRPrevious Story: Groupon promotes holiday deals with a new holiday &amp;8212' GrouponicusPrintEmailTwitterFacebookGoogle BuzzLinkedIn      DiggStumbleUponRedditDeliciousGoogleMore&amp;8230'          Tags: N8, smartphones, SymbianCompanies: nokiaPeople: Niklas Savander          Tags: N8, smartphones, SymbianCompanies: nokiaPeople: Niklas SavanderDevindra Hardawar is VentureBeat's lead mobile writer and East Coast correspondent. He studied philosophy at Amherst College, worked in IT support for several years, and has been writing about technology since 2004. He now lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can reach him at devindra@venturebeat.com (all story pitches should also be sent to tips@venturebeat.com), and on Twitter at @Devindra.VentureBeat has new weekly email newsletters.  Stay on top of the news, and don't miss a beat.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[That was fast: Windows Phone 7 jailbreak tool pulled]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>carrolploo</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Devoted Windows smartphone hackers had just one week of blissful operating-system freedom.That was the length of time that ChevronWP7, the first jailbreak tool to be released for Microsoft&amp;'s new mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7, was live before being shut down after the developers had a conversation, they say, with the software giant.Released on November 25, ChevronWP7 was a piece of software designed to allow developers to load apps onto a Windows Phone 7 device without going through the official Windows Marketplace, Microsoft&amp;'s version of Apple&amp;'s App Store for iPhones. This meant developers could come up with homebrew solutions for it. (ChevronWP7 developers say they weren&amp;'t trying to encourage piracy, a common criticism of jailbreaking tools.) Today, on December 1, ChevronWP7 was discontinued, effective immediately.According to a blog post by developers Rafael Rivera, Chris Walsh, and Long Zheng, Brandon Watson, who is the director of developer experience for Windows Phone 7, contacted them. Apparently Watson and the gang of three talked about the unlocking tool and came to a a4Amutual understandinga4 of the developers&amp;' desire to create homebrew opportunities for the developer community and users at large. They also came to an understanding about the need to shut down the unlocking tool at once.However, Watson seems to have left the door open for an official version of the sideloading app to be developed further. The ChevronWP7 blog post says:  a4ATo pursue these goals [creation of homebrew apps] with Microsoft&amp;'s support, Brandon Watson has agreed to engage in further discussions with us about officially facilitating homebrew development on WP7.a4So, this is not the cease-and-desist language that one would expect from a giant corporationa4&quot;even though we don&amp;'t know what was the tone of the discussion that led to the mutual understanding. And Microsoft did condemn the Kinect gaming control hack in early November, saying it does not condone the modification of its products. However, this time it seems like Microsoft is willing to let people tinker with their mobile OS, which is a smart move that may actually encourage more developers to jump on the WP7 bandwagon.[Photo credit: Andrew Morrell Photography]Previous Story: Men want Android, women want iPhonesPrintEmailTwitterFacebookGoogle BuzzLinkedIn      DiggStumbleUponRedditDeliciousGoogleMore&amp;8230'          Tags: jailbreak, mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7Companies: MicrosoftPeople: Brandon Watson, Chris Walsh, Long Zheng, Rafael Rivera          Tags: jailbreak, mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7Companies: MicrosoftPeople: Brandon Watson, Chris Walsh, Long Zheng, Rafael RiveraVentureBeat has new weekly email newsletters.  Stay on top of the news, and don't miss a beat.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[YouTube&'s Community Police Blow Up Another Innocent&nbsp'Victim]]></title>
<link>http://www.haaze.com/story.php?title=youtubersquos-community-police-blow-up-another-innocentnbspvictim</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>carrolploo</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Call me cynical, but after experiencing a YouTube shutdown firsthand, I&amp;'ve come to realize that it is near impossible to build a stable brand or presence on YouTube. The gatekeepers are far too antsy with the big red ban button and, after facing this problem once when CrunchGear&amp;'s entire video archive was shut down I&amp;'m loathe to recommend the service to those trying to post anything other than the occasional video of baby ducklings being blown over.WatchReport, a watch website I used to frequent, started posting watch reviews on YouTube in 2005. Over the past five years they racked up two million views and 2000 subscribers on 50 reviews. Then all of the videos were gone.On November 23 the account was locked &amp;''due to multiple or severe violations of our Community Guidelines,&amp;'' which would presumably include &amp;''no sex, nudity, hate speech, shock videos, illegal acts, threats, impersonation, or copyright violation.&amp;'' These were watch videos and the former owner of WatchReport, Christian, definitely didn&amp;'t impersonate anyone in the nude. I mean if anyone is guilty of infringing on YouTube&amp;'s community guidelines it&amp;'s Minxy or that Russian woman who used to give English lessons. This is a bunch of dudes with watches.Two things could have happened here. WatchReport&amp;'s videos could have been considered commercial speech or some competing watch site could have poisoned the well but no one can tell. What we do know is that the current owners of WatchReport have no recourse, their video is lost, and YouTube continues to host bootleg music and, when 4chan gets their back into it, lots of porn. The lesson Depend on someone like Vimeo for hosting important stuff. Otherwise it could be taken away at a moment&amp;'s notice. CrunchBase InformationYouTubeInformation provided by CrunchBase<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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