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The Government are apparently planning to keep an eye on print and electronic media in a more efficient manner, including blogs, assuming they're using the word correctly. Soon after Senator Conroy praised Singapore's Government for reducing monitoring of blogs, tender documents issued by the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy reveal it is looking for a "comprehensive digital monitoring service for print and electronic media".
Speaking of which, Stephen Conroy will be on the ABC's Q&A show soon, and you can submit questions to ask him.
Tech Report have an article on processor value. 17 processors. 22 benchmarks. 64 graphs. One epic study of how some of today's most popular enthusiast processors compare in terms of performance per dollar.
Lemming spotted this video on TED where Adam Savage of Mythbusters fame explains in great detail how he became obsessed with certain objects.
One problem with an intelligent power distribution grid is that it is vulnerable to attack, or so it seems. In the hands of a malicious hacker, this code could be used to cut power to Smart Grid devices that use a feature called "remote disconnect," which allows power companies to cut a customer's power via the network.
HotHardware have info on a tactile jacket that adds realism to movies. They call this "emotional immersion," and it is more akin to providing a sensation such as a "causing a shiver to go up the viewer's spine and creating the feeling of tension in the limbs" or "create a pulsing on the wearer's chest to simulate... [an] elevated heartbeat."
Meanwhile Australia is getting a new weather supercomputer. "I think the biggest impact that people will see in the shorter term is that the accuracy of the shorter-term forecasts - days one to four, or five – will get better," Chris Ryan, head of the Bureau's National Meteorological and Oceanographic Centre, told news.com.au.
Dopefish spotted a WoW-themed soft drink. Do you choose the cherry-citrus tang of Horde Red, or the smooth wild fruit taste of Alliance Blue?
Internet Explorer 8 has been officially released and is available for download now. Coverage on HWZone and Digitaltrends. Discussion here.
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