Wired News: Boards Get Brains, Chalk Vanishes

Wired News: Boards Get Brains, Chalk Vanishes: «NEW YORK — Third graders at Columbia University’s elementary school may never know the painful sound of fingernails scratching on a chalkboard. That’s because the dust-covered board that normally would be the focus of their classroom has been replaced by a giant, touch-sensitive computer screen.»

Music thing: Peter Jackson’s $100,000 robot band

Music thing: Peter Jackson’s $100,000 robot band: If you’ve ever wondered where the ‘Lord of the Rings’ millions went, Ragtime Automated Music is the answer. Peter Jackson bought a LB-BGJ, a cabinet which contains a full drum kit, a piano, and accordian, 24 organ pipes, a guitar, a bango and an electric bass. All connected… Fortsett å lese Music thing: Peter Jackson’s $100,000 robot band