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Talking to Apes with an App

Monday, April 2nd, 2012 – running time 03:32

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A high-jumping robot, traffic delays figured into Google directions, blocking ads with cats, and an app that would let people talk with apes!

A high-jumping robot, traffic delays figured into Google directions, blocking ads with cats, and an app that would let people talk with apes!

Sand Flea Robot

Boston Dynamics, developers of such famous robots as the Big Dog, have another cool project. The Sand Flea is a rolling, camera-equipped robot with the ability to jump up to 30 feet into the air.

00:01 | Play

Google Adds Traffic to Travel Times

Changing traffic conditions can affect travel times as much as distance. Google is recognizing this with their addition of real-time traffic delays in directions from Google Maps.

01:08 | Play

CatBlock

The maker of AdBlock decided to observe April Fools' Day with CatBlock, replacing ads with cat pictures.

01:44 | Play

An App to Talk to Apes

A proposed app would allow apes at The Bonobo Hope Great Ape Trust Sanctuary to "speak" with visitors using a touchscreen to communicate with their 400 word vocabulary.

02:04 | Play

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GeekBeat.TV presents the day's hottest stories, tips, trends, and news all in one place. It's the next can't-miss show for anyone looking to keep their finger on the pulse of the wired world.
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