Today...in Robots!

* The London Times has an update on robots capable of carrying automatic weapons in combat situations. Nearly 1000 Talon, a bomb disposal robot created by QinetiQ, have been sold thus far. The U.S. government is readily considering purchasing additional quantities of SWORD (Special Weapons Observation Reconnaissance Direct), an update of the Talon bot. SWORD bots, which can be operated by remote by laptop, are capable of moving nearly 6 MPH, can carry automatic weapons, climb stairs, avoid rocks, bushes, and all that jazz. At a cost of just over £100,000 ($206,480) per bot, they're a steal.
* And Regina Lynn, the Wired sex and lifestyle columnist, tells us 10 Reasons Why She'd Rather Marry a Robot.