Toshiba’s 360-degree helmet eyes distant worlds in leak test
Toshiba unveils a 6-pound dome to display 360 degree views at the eyes, using a back projector for immersive images. Not yet a commercial VR product, the headset aims to enhance games and movies in development. In Rome Georgia, fingerprint scanners speed lunch lines at West End Elementary as schools test biometrics for meals. Darwin Online debuts, offering transcriptions and manuscripts from Cambridge Archive, including Origin of Species and Voyage of the Beagle.
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Google's culture of Innovation at Google Inc. Toilers and tech
The article profiles Google's culture of fearless innovation at its Mountain View campus. It notes high tech toilets, 20 percent project time for engineers, diverse perks, numerous product launches, and a tolerance for failure as a path to success. It highlights YouTube acquisition, Orkut and Google News, eco friendly buildings, whiteboards, and cafe themes supporting local farming within 180 miles.
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Building a Googley Workforce in Mountain View California
Google hires with a mix of grades and a nebulous idea of being Googley. Five interviews probe problem solving, not just correct answers. Abraham Egnor exemplifies the look while Laszlo Bock notes a preference for sharp problem solvers over long tenure. Google eyes ambassadors and videos to export culture without over formalizing it.
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Fastap keyboard offers a new cornered layout for mobile typing
The Fastap keyboard by Digit Wireless uses 26 raised buttons at each corner around a standard phone keypad with letters in alphabetical order. It’s not yet available from major carriers but small providers Alltel and Telus are showing interest. A reviewer found faster typing but noted illegible gray letter printing and occasional miskeying. The Nokia E70 presents a traditional QWERTY option with a fold out keyboard, priced around 450 dollars and compatible with Cingular and T Mobile networks. The E70 design features wings on both ends and a screen that rotates when open.
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