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Both via Endgadget

“Internet Renaissance Robot” shuns chores, entertains instead

This time it’s a robot that wants to present us with info, but instead of merely reading text off of an RSS feed or blaring a few music streams, the ITR bot works with its very own “RTML” language to present media with motion, voice, and emotion. Of course, this means content developers will have to create RTML content to be displayed by the humanoid bot, but it’s an interesting concept at least, and we look forward to seeing what happens. We can’t say we’re as optimistic as the Speecy Corporation, which dreams of the ITR being fifth major form of household media after radio, TV, PC, and mobile phone.

Climber to wear HAL cyborg suit, carry quadriplegic man to summit
The best part of this is not so much the suit as this bit from the FAQ:

Q. Can we go to the bathroom or take a bath with HAL ?

A. We are researching it now.