BrainPort Allows People To Reclaim Damaged Senses

Karma Star writes “There is a news article on a new device called a BrainPort, which is special device that is worn like a helmet, with a strip of tape containing an array of 144 microelectrodes hanging off the headset which is placed on the tongue. The BrainPort then sends signals to the tongue which are then picked up by the brain, allowing the user to regain otherwise lost sensory input. More at the NY Times (soul stealing subscription required).”

Originally posted by CmdrTaco from Slashdot

Australian Idol And ISP Censorship

fembots writes “Teenage fans of the new Australian Idol Casey Donovan rushed to the homepage of a dead gay porn icon with the same name when a URL was advertised in major newspapers without the .au country code. ISP BigPond took matters to its own hand by redirecting millions of its subscribers’ requests back to the Idol’s website. On top of that, BigPond lodged a formal complaint with the Australian Broadcasting Authority on the basis Mr Donovan’s site may contain X-rated material or material that would be denied classification by the Office of Film and Literature Classification.”

Originally posted by CmdrTaco from Slashdot