August 18, 2008 (Monday)
- Google launches FreetheAirWaves.com which lobbies with the White Spaces Coalition on behalf of technology giants to have the white spaces between TV channels turned into a national internet network. TV broadcasters are resisting as they believe it will interfere with their channels. (CNet)
- An animation process able to replicate minute facial movements has bridged the uncanny valley and created lifelike animated faces. (Times)
Read more about this topic: August 2008 In Science
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