Entries from February 2008 ↓

iRobot CEO Colin Angle will be speaking at the Raymond James investor conference on Monday, with the presentation and accompanying slides to be available at iRobot’s web site. We’ll have full coverage as always. In the past, such presentations and slides have given clues to such future products as the ConnectR and the Verro. Tags: iRobot
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Forbes appears to join Bill Gates in thinking that robotics is the next area for exponential, PC-like growth now that big PC companies seem to have stalled. iRobot gets a nice mention. Link. Tags: iRobot
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So, today’s Woot Off was the iRobot Roomba 4296 Remote Scheduler Robotic Vacuum.  I have been looking into the Roomba/Scooba to make my cleaning chores a bit manageable.  I did some quick research on it, and it seems as though it will handle the sweeping chore quite nicely while I am gone during the day. The price was awesome, $105 shipped.  I bought it, and I cannot wait to see it run around the house.
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When Roomba is just too simple of a solution (don’t fret…it’s actually a pretty cool art installation). [via Oh Gizmo, via Make]
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Why do you keep cutting your own grass in the 21st century? There are super cool and highly intelligent robots for this now and they actually do a much better job!
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strategic communication agency.” Look, it’s too late with lightning guns, the company formerly known as Ionatron is laughing all the way to the bank. But with the strategic communication agency, there’s still hope. Actually, maybe it is all over. Check out this job advertised on journalismjobs.com: General Dynamics [the same company making those armed robotic sentries below — ed.] is seeking English and foreign language editors in preparation for the launch of a string of web-based news sites
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“I’m also a big fan of the iRobot Vacuum cleaners.” Does managing money take a lot of effort? Well, that depends on you. Some are satisfied with cranking things on auto-pilot. Others manage every detail down to the color of their accountant’s tie. (Note to Sam: yes, blue really is your color!) But the largest vote is this: being lazy with your money. That sounds negative, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Being “lazy” can actually mean that you maximize your time and resources. And in a wo
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Woot: iRobot Roomba 4296 Remote Scheduler Robotic Vacuum for $99.99Dealnews: Various deals for ISPS, like $100 cashback for new Comcast customers and Time Warner Road Runner High-Speed Internet for $29.95/mo. for six months + $50 cash backHarry & David: Up to 50% off clearance sale Highlights From Dealhack Geeks.com: Apple 1.66GHz Core Duo Mac Mini only $480 with CouponMoo.com: Save 20% off Custom Printed Greeting CardsAmazon: Save 40% off Mix & Match ConAgra Grocery Items Highlights From Barg
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William’s @ Taman Mayang February 21st, 2008 — bigmow, blog The ex-members of Band of Hawks (KL/PJ Division) had a fellowship last night, to celebrate Thuselah’s birthday. Attendance 01) Valevia (Undead Warrior); 02) Ashodin (Tauren Druid); 03) Bladee (Orc Rogue); 04) Doji (Orc Warrior); 05) Alex (Bloodelf Paladin); 06) Zouljin (Troll Rogue); 07) Immortalbird (Undead Female Mage); 08) Bigmow (Tauren Shaman); 09) Thuselah (Undead Warrior); The celebration took part at William’s, the famous Fus
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Jonesy’s funny moments from the GIS part 2 February 20th, 2008 — bigmow, blog OK… the much anticipated part 2 of my funny moments from the GIS. Sorry for the delay on these — I put off posting them because we kept having new material pop up on the blog! A good problem to have. I like having a post in my back pocket for a slow news day… like today. Here we go. BIGFOOT! Every year there’s some new way to catch your eye at the GIS. After all, creativity counts with so many different things compe
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