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c13v3rm0nk3y writes "The Easy Zapper from Harmony is a universal A/V remote with a twist. Created to battle the complexities of operating home theatre systems, the Harmony operates a bit like a mobile telephone. There are few buttons to get you into trouble. The idea is that a single gesture is necessary to "watch a DVD", or "listen to music". It also acts as a TV Guide, as it can learn your local programming, and even tweak those choices based on a "zap" from the user. The interesting thing is that the unit itself has no remote "smarts". It learns eveything it has to by downloading code (va USB) and visiting the Harmony website. Support for Windows only right now, but there are plans for Mac OS, Linux, Playstation and XBox support. Very cool toy. The potential ability for this company to collect a lot of data on "typical" viewing habits is a bit scary. RemoteCentral.com has a review."
w00t, w00t! Phirst Poast!!!
Suck it, Trebek!
but how about a beow... ::ouch! stop hitting me!::
-- james
I don't think so...
I just heard some sad news on talk radio - Horror/Sci Fi writer Stephen King was found dead in his Maine home this morning. There weren't any more details. I'm sure everyone in the Slashdot community will miss him - even if you didn't enjoy his work, there's no denying his contributions to popular culture. Truly an American icon. He will be missed :(
I heard some sad news on the radio the other day. Seattle Slew, the beloved 1978 Triple Crown winner, DEAD at age 28. I think it is appropriate for us all to entertain a moment of silence as tomorrow is the Preakness - I'm sure all the little hotties in the infield will be thinking of the stud when they lift their shirts.
Good night sweet prince!
A professor at the University of Mississippi is giving a
lecture on the supernatural. To get a feel for his
audience, he asks: "How many people here believe in
ghosts?" About 90 students raise their hands.
"Well, that's a good start. Out of those of you who
believe in ghosts, do any of you think you've ever seen
a ghost?" About 40 students raise their hands.
"That's really good. Has anyone here ever talked to a
ghost?" 15 students raise their hands.
"That's great. Has anyone here ever touched a ghost?" 3
students raise their hands.
"That's fantastic. But let me ask you one question
further... Have any of you ever made love to a ghost?"
One student way in the back raises his hand.
The professor is astonished and says, "Son, all the
years I've been giving this lecture, no one has ever
claimed to have slept with a ghost. You've got to come
up here and tell us about your experience."
The redneck student replies with a nod and a grin, and
begins to make his way up to the podium. The professor
says, "Well, tell us what it's like to have sex with
ghost."
The student replies, "Ghost?!? From way back there ah
thought ya said "goats."
Spread you legs and I'll give you interaction.
Wait a minute, let me adjust the levels. . .
here you go