A Little Bit Of Randomness: Tech News From Around The World

21.12.11 The Reporter 0 Comments

Just three random things I found on the Internet today:

IBM is working on THE computer we've been dreaming of/dreading much: the computer which will be controlled by your mind. Whether or not it will be the machine that will control you, or you being able to control a super-machine leaves more questions than creating fascinating solutions:

• Would you be happy knowing that a sensor of some sort MAY be embedded into your body?
• Would you be comfortable with opening garage doors with your mind?

And the killer:

• Would you be happy to have Google AdSense delivered to your thoughts, customized according to your preferences?

Found as a viral share: Google, Facebook and virtually any website that's huge on the Internet is customizing your search results to your preferences, region, among other factors. Is that a good thing, or a bad thing? This TED video may help you decide.

If you haven't heard of how Apple is suing Android phone makers from continent to continent, then you were living under a rock, or we were talking about Android gadgets too much. Apple has had a temporary win when it caused the halt of Samsung Galaxy Tab sales in Australia, though it eventually lost when Australian courts decided in Samsung's favor. and now, HTC will be banned from America starting next year, unless it changes one tiny but *very crucial* UI experience feature. Way to go, Apple.



And as a bonus: have you heard of this customizable Toyota Car? Instead of paint, it'll feature a screen just like your HTC, LG, Cherry Mobile or... iPhone.

Enjoy your Wednesday! Four days to go before Christmas Eve!