How long before robots can think like us?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/9489002/How-long-before-robots-can-think-like-us.html

/ machine intelligence Alan Turing test Skynet self-aware Terminator HAL 2001, A Space Odyssey /

Genius bonobo chimp creates stone tools like early hominids

http://www.slashgear.com/genius-bonobo-chimp-creates-stone-tools-like-early-hominids-23243693/

/ stone flakes log food split drill /

Nikon S800c – World first Android powered camera

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/08/22/nikon-s800c-world-first-android-powered-camera/

/ megapixel 2.3 Gingerbread COOLPIX resolution 16MP 10x optical zoom /

How to build a space elevator

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/08/how-to-build-a-space-elevator/261405/

/ carbon nanotubes ribbon rope International Space Elevator Consortium ISEC cable tether counter weight gravity Earth counterweight centrifugal force geostationary orbit /

iPhone 4/4S case with a built in insurance policy (video)

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/08/22/cellhelmet-review-iphone-44s-case-that-covers-accidents/

/ repair 3 day turnaround bulky protective cases guarantee protect phone damage, fix it if it breaks bezel screen photograph clear smoke $50 handling fee repair replacement TPU accidental damage coverage /

Blind people often find it hard to align their sleep-wake cycle with 24-hour day

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/blind-people-often-find-it-hard-to-align-their-sleep-wake-cycle-with-24-hour-day/2012/08/06/5578f090-bb0d-11e1-abd4-aecc81b4466d_story.html

/ rhythm sight /

MatrixDAR — First military grade encryption for Android

http://thehackernews.com/2012/08/matrixdar-first-military-grade.html

/ AuthenTec mobile network security military-grade encryption data stored Android smartphone phone cell mobile performance FIPS 140 certification full disk encryption device storage media software hardware /

Is there a limit to how tall buildings can get?

http://www.theatlanticcities.com/design/2012/08/there-limit-how-tall-buildings-can-get/2963/

/ Mount Everest Himalaya Himalayas buttress Bank of Manhattan Chrysler Building Empire State Building elevator lift transportation system structural limitations ultimate expert William Baker top structural engineer Skidmore, Owings and Merrill structural elements /

Smart Gloves to be minority report companion to Google's Project Glass

http://www.unwiredview.com/2012/08/21/project-glass-is-not-enough-google-patents-smart-glove-to-make-your-minority-report-vr-dreams-come-true/

/ motion sensor sensory devices embedded sensor cameras electronics accelerometers gyroscope digital compass gestures clenching your fist virtual keyboard sign language type /

Scottevest Transformer jacket review (video)

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/08/22/scottevest-transformer-jacket-review-video/

/ magnets removeable sleeve vest PAN persona area network water bottle elastic phone smartphone pad tablet pocket earbud earphone headphone temperature comfortable zip zipper holder weight management system flight documents /

Magnetic stimulation helps some people with treatment-resistant depression

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/magnetic-stimulation-helps-some-people-with-treatment-resistant-depression/2012/08/03/66922da8-d672-11e1-b2d5-2419d227d8b0_story.html

/ repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation rTMS placebo trial expensive treatment-resistant /

Nissan Leaf 15 months after purchase (video)

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=/watch?v=kQN91h0Sxvs&v=kQN91h0Sxvs&gl=AU

/ EV electric vehicle battery charge range LiIon lithium ion /

Chevy Volt at 18,000 miles (video)

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2012/03/video-carscoms-chevy-volt-at-18000-miles.html

/ EV electric vehicle internal combustion engine ICE serial parallel hybrid range extender extended range battery miles fuel consumption premium 91 octane Chevrolet /

Anonymous Hackers target website of Russian court that sentenced Pussy Riot

http://thehackernews.com/2012/08/anonymous-hackers-target-website-of.html

/ dance church Putin pop group /

Is Ford Fusion Energi (20-mile electric car) a Volt competitor?

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1078496_is-ford-fusion-energi-20-mile-electric-car-a-volt-competitor

/ EV electric vehicle hybrid internal combustion engine ICE range battery LiIon lithium ion charge regen regenerative braking /

Sanwa updates their pico projector/charger case

http://www.funkyspacemonkey.com/sanwa-updates-their-pico-projectorcharger-case

/ iPhone 4 4s iOS Apple projector charger battery /