Kissinger: Smooching robot for virtual make-out sessions

Domo arigato, Mr. Kissy Roboto. (Credit: Video screenshot by Amanda Kooser/CNET) Kissinger wants to give you some lip. The robotic creation from Lovotics works in pairs so long-distance lovers can get in some lip-locks over the Internet. Kissinger looks like a cross between a cow and a bunny. I know what you're thinking. That sounds super sexy! Well, you have to work with what you can get. It's ...

Honeywell slaps Nest Labs with lawsuit over thermostat

Thermostat maker Honeywell alleges Nest Labs has infringed seven thermostat-related patents and is seeking to prevent Nest Labs and Best Buy from continued sales of the Learning Thermostat. Originally posted at News - Cutting Edge

Augmented reality could transform Web browsing (video)

What will Web browsing look like in the future? SmartPlanet's Sumi Das explains how augmented reality will help museum paintings turn into talking art teachers and ordinary billboards play movie trailers.

Cox Charities Virginia Awards $140,000 to 15 Non-Profits Supporting Youth and Education Initiatives

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications has awarded $140,000 total in grants to 15 non-profit organizations in Virginia through the Cox Charities grants program.  Cox Charities ...

Starbucks' augmented reality app gets all lovey dovey

The updated app lets you play around with the hearts on the cup. (Credit: Starbucks) Starbucks is giving its augmented reality mobile app a little bit more love. Literally. As part of a new update, users of the company's Cup Magic app can now point their phones at Starbucks Valentine's Day-themed cups to see new, love-themed effects that appear to be happening on the cup itself. Starbucks ...