Sega-Hasbro's Ampbot: the dancing bot

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by wizard June 26, 2008 - 8:07
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Sega-Hasbro's Ampbot

The robot that's a dancing queen

One day robots will rule us. But until they do, we have to make do with cool little robo slaves like Sega-Hasbro's Ampbot.

Just over two feet tall, he has an iPod cradle on his back for carrying your tunes about. He'll play them through his stereo speakers, with a total power of 12W.

Pretty impressive, for a small guy.

He'll dance along to the songs too, so better start making a robot-themed playlist.

And he'll also chase you around the house, according to the maker. Freaky.

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Apple Buys Chip Designer

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by Geek April 24, 2008 - 9:55
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P.A. Semi microprocessor

Late Tuesday, in response to questions from Forbes.com, an Apple spokesman said Apple has agreed to buy a boutique microprocessor design company called PA Semi. The company, which is known for its design of sophisticated, low-power chips, could spell a new future for Apple's flagship iPhone, and possibly iPod products as well.

The 150-person chip company, P.A. Semi, was founded in 2003 by Dan Dobberpuhl, who was a lead designer for the well-regarded Alpha and StrongARM microprocessors developed by Digital Equipment in the 1990s.

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