User: Teknophilia

So it's not Terrytoons?

On: Researchers Create "Mighty Mouse" With Gene Tweak

So, we're getting this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mighty_Mouse ?

Still high-priced

On: Apple's Secret Weapon To Influence Industry Pricing

The iSuppli teardown, with parts and manufacturing (but not software), put the cost at ~$330 for the 32 GB iPad. The store price is $600. I get there needs to be a profit, but 100%? That's hardly aggressive pricing (at least with regards to benefiting the consumer).

Re:There is Always More Work to Do

On: The Real Job Threat

From Kevin Kelly's 7 Stages of Robot Replacement:

1) A robot/computer cannot possibly do what I do.

2) OK, it can do a lot, but it can't do everything I do.

3) OK, it can do everything I do, except it needs me when it breaks down, which is often.

4) OK, it operates without failure, but I need to train it for new tasks.

5) Whew, that was a job that no human was meant to do, but what about me?

6) My new job is more fun and pays more now that robots/computers are doing my old job.

7) I am so glad a robot cannot possibly do what I do.

http://boingboing.net/2011/09/29/kevin-kellys-7-stages-of-robot-replacement.html