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Friday, 9-November-2012 11:15:15 (GMT +10) - by Agg
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A few people sent word that the Government has finally backed down on internet filtering, with more info here. The government will use its powers under the telecommunications legislation, so Senator Conroy will say a filter law will not be needed. Senator Conroy says providers have been issued with notices requiring them to block illegal sites. ''This means that more than 90 per cent of Australians using internet services will have child-abuse material blocked'' by their provider. Discussion here.
XbitLabs have a 120mm fan roundup. This is the first part of our new large fan roundup featuring 120 mm models. Today we will discuss fifteen low-speed and quiet products.
Here's an amazing terminator-like bionic arm. The new bebionic3 myoelectric hand, which is also made from aluminium and alloy knuckles, moves like a real human limb by responding to Nigel's muscle twitches. Incredibly, the robotic arm is so sensitive it means the father-of-one can touch type on a computer keyboard, peel vegetables, and even dress himself for the first time in six years. The bit with the eggs is fairly impressive.
The BBC have rounded up great inventions by Australians, according to a new book. Here are 10 eye-catching inventions that come from the land down under, according to Christopher Cheng and Lindsay Knight, authors of Australia's Greatest Inventions and Innovations. In some cases inventors from other countries may also have a legitimate claim, but Cheng and Knight do not want the Australian research to go unnoticed.
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