PLX Devices unveils the world's first brainwave interface accessory for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, the XWave. It is a headphone style device worn over one's head.

Neurosky's ThinkGear technology powers the device.

Apps designed for the XWave are available from iTunes. These translate thoughts into a number of functions, including a brainwave visualiser and a meditation trainer.

Go PLXWave

How much for that "Magnetric PC" in the dealer's window?

Scientists at the London Center of Nanotechnologies prove the existence of atom-sized magnetic charges ("magnetic monopoles") that behave and interact like electric charges.

This could mean significant tech advances in computing with the quicker movement and manipulation of data via magnetic rather than electric charges.

The team at the Isis Facility in Oxfordshire generated subatomic particles (muons) to investigate magnetic materials. Continue reading...

No More "Dancing with the Stars" for Woz

Relegated to the sidelines, the Woz was eliminated from the Dancing With the Stars show. "Any geek had to look at him, and say, 'There, but for the grace of God, go I,'" said one observer. "They were just happy that he didn't fall down."

You can watch Woz say “Goodbye” while his dancing partner, professional Karina Smirnoff, seems to having a Janet Jackson moment. Hear Woz praise his partner in true Geek boy-to-girl eloquence: "Karina ... forever, man. Continue reading...

The "idol" for straight-shooting, non-commercial industry geeks, The Woz was never known to dance around any subject…uh, until now. He’s two-stepping his way as the fan-favorite on America’s “Dancing with the Stars.”

Hard to believe (after one judge said it was absolutely the "worst samba" he'd ever seen and another quipped the portly tech’s "novelty starts to wear thin") that Steve is still in contest. On the other hand, Steve-O Continue reading...