Ian points in an email to a Douglas Adam's piece originally published in 1999: How to Stop Worrying and Learn to Love the Internet [Adam Curry: CurryDotCom]

1:50:20 PM    

Speech technology for applications inches forward [IDG InfoWorld]
Abstract: Competing speech recognition technologies by industry heavy hitters are vying for W3C approval. Both methods tie tags into XML to work their magic.
Commentary: Ah the beloved silence of sitting at a computer and typing away is soon to be gone. Or at least the computer will be able to process the things I am calling it. That won't be good.

1:19:54 PM    

BBC Puts Viewers in the Luge Seat. Interactive TV allows British viewers to click their remote and choose from concurrent live events. Or they can click again and get medal counts, schedules or highlights. Jackie Bennion reports from London. [Wired News]

1:04:09 PM    

Instant Diagnosis in Your Palm. Researchers develop a DNA detection system designed to instantly diagnoses disease, as well as acts of bioterrorism. And it all comes wrapped in a handheld device. By Kristen Philipkoski. [Wired News]

12:14:42 PM    

Sticky job revealed for DNA. Bacterial biofilms stick together using a DNA glue - the surprising discovery suggests new treatments for conditions like cystic fibrosis [New Scientist]

Abstract: DNA, not alginate is the main glue in eye infections common to contact lens wearers and in cysctic fibrosis.

Commentary: By better understanding the way this works, we can both fight these diseases, and come up with better organic based adhesives that are based off a replenishable resource. The trick will be to create source biofilms such that we need not worry about infecting anyone (or thing) with the  bacteria.

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