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A lightweight prosthetic hand uses hydraulics to achieve more natural finger movement.

May 19, 2008 – 3:58 am

A lightweight hydraulic hand with individually powered fingers could change the lives of amputees, say researchers in Germany. The Fluidhand, according to its developers, is lighter, behaves more naturally, and has greater flexibility than artificial hands that use motorized fingers.
The Fluidhand prototype, developed by a team led by Stefan Schulz at the Research Center in […]

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Microsoft lowers price of HDDVD for Xbox 360

April 5, 2008 – 7:57 am

Microsoft has cut the price of its HD DVD high definition video player for the Xbox 360 in an effort to boost sales. The device now lists for $130, down from $260. Sales of HD DVD players have slumped ever since Warner Bros. and several other major Hollywood studios threw their support behind the rival […]

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