14th October 2007 Archive
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California court tilts towards mandating web accessibility
Target.com out of sight for blind people
California law may require websites to be accessible to disabled internet users, according to a ruling in a case against retail giant Target. Despite recent improvements to the accessibility of Target.com, the case has now been certified as a class action. Target was sued by the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and one …
Software 14 Oct 2007, 02:11
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A private view of Phoenix and Mars
It's further from Tucson than you'd think
Peter Smith is counting down to the white-knuckle day of his life. On May 25 next year, the Phoenix Mars lander is due to touch down on the Mars surface. If all goes well, over the following 24 to 48 hours the lander's solar panels will extend and the lander will start the science experiments it's there to conduct. As the …
Science 14 Oct 2007, 06:02
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Never trust a robot with anal beads and a fixed grin
Comments A flying car? Your pants are on fire
The flying car, that which we Reg hacks demand of all and sundry after a few pints, looks like becoming a reality. The Terrafugia Transition® is a bit more like a plane that can drive, but it seems to fit the bill anyway. You shared our excitement: "Marty, where we're going, we won't need roads, just a runway. Oh, and you …
Letters 14 Oct 2007, 08:02
