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I have posted about this topic before and how it will be a trasnsformational technology in the area of manufacturing. The likely result is that the shift from local to foriegn manufacturing will shift back to local and then to personal as each home has a 3-D printer to manufacture most basic meterial needs. Read the attached article, and then lets discuss how you think this technology will impact our economy, and how you think society will change when the cost of something is reduced to the cost to obtain the raw resources to produce it.
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/13/disruptions-the-3-d-printing-free-for-all/
So...What do you think?I have posted about this topic before and how it will be a trasnsformational... more
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Pretty cool stuff:
October 28, 2011 by Amara D. Angelica
Microsoft has posted an awesome new concept video with some ubercool new interfaces that could be here in five to ten years, estimates Kurt DelBene, President, Microsoft Office Division.
That sounds a bit conservative. “All of the ideas in the video are based on real technology,” he said. “Some of the capabilities, such as speech recognition, real time collaboration, and data visualization, already exist today. Others are not yet available in specific products, but represent active research and development happening at Microsoft and other companies.”
“Other companies” … hmm, some of the concepts look a bit like Nokia’s visionary Morph concept tech (see the video at the bottom of this post and our 2010 news item).
http://www.kurzweilai.net/microsoft-offers-a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-productivity?utm_source=KurzweilAI+Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e18632c18b-UA-946742-1&utm_medium=emailPretty cool stuff:
October 28, 2011 by Amara D. Angelica
Microsoft has posted an... more
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funny story about a dad talking about The Singularity, Cryonics, and Human Immortality with his Kidsfunny story about a dad talking about The Singularity, Cryonics, and Human Immortality... more
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The technology has taken this world to a new level for sure. Mobile phones these days are equipped with lots and lots of applications of future to make your work easy and fast. Dexrex is one application for future mobile phones that will help you to store online chat and access it through any PC. Dexrex is actually a protocol, just like HTTP or FTP. This application also helps you to manage those conversations so that you can easily access that and can see what you have discussed last. The entire major internet messenger likes Google Talk/Jabber, Windows live Messenger, AOL instant messenger are supported by this future application for mobile phones.
Dexrex is an online messenger of GTALK, AIM, MSN and all other and you can simply type your username and password, after that you will be able talk to your friends from your browser window. Being a future mobile phone chat application it can also be downloaded to your PC. The Dexrex add-on for your chat program will automatically monitor your chat and store all your conversation on your online account. Currently it provides add-ons for AIM, Pidgin and Skype only. Sooner it will be available for all other Instant messengers.
As we often chat more online through our mobile phones and PC, therefore Dexrex is one of the best future applications for mobile phones. The mobiles are getting smarter and hence smartphones will have future applications like Dexrex to make the users satisfied.The technology has taken this world to a new level for sure. Mobile phones these days... more
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Fueled by advancements in underlying technology of wireless networks and hardware that make social media possible, a world where everything is connected awaits us.
The result will be both significant shifts in our everyday lives and a changing of the guard in several industries that are only now starting to feel the impact of social media.
Read more about what the future of social media holds on my ConspiracyWatch.net blog, at http://www.conspiracywatch.net/2010/09/new-technologies-of-social-medias-new.html.
Its facinating!Fueled by advancements in underlying technology of wireless networks and hardware that... more
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Using solar power is nothing new, we have seen several solar chargers and other gear that can use the power of the sun to charge its batteries and operate. A circuit that can actually power itself using sunlight has been developed by researchers and it could change the technology world someday.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvaniacreated the world’s first photovoltaic circuit that could one day be used to power consumer electronicsdevices and more. The researchers have so far only been able to generate miniscule amounts of power with the circuits. The current power generation capabilities are far from enough to power consumer devices today.
With the current circuits the researchers say that only about 10% of the photovoltaic circuits on a glass slide actually work and increasing the number of working cells would vastly increase the power output. One researcher thinks that eventually the tech will be able to produce one amp with one volt in a piece the diameter of a human hair and only one inch long.
http://www.slashgear.com/researchers-create-worlds-first-solar-power-circuit-0572945/?utm_source=feedburnerUsing solar power is nothing new, we have seen several solar chargers and other gear... more
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"Robot Suit HAL" is a cyborg-type robot that can expand and improve physical capability.
When a person attempts to move, nerve signals are sent from the brain to the muscles via motoneuron, moving the musculoskeletal system as a consequence. At this moment, very weak biosignals can be detected on the surface of the skin. "HAL" catches these signals through a sensor attached on the skin of the wearer. Based on the signals obtained, the power unit is controlled to move the joint unitedly with the wearer's muscle movement, enabling to support the wearer's daily activities. This is what we call a 'voluntary control system' that provides movement interpreting the wearer's intention from the biosignals in advance of the actual movement. Not only a 'voluntary control system' "HAL" has, but also a 'robotic autonomous control system' that provides human-like movement based on a robotic system which integrally work together with the 'autonomous control system'. "HAL" is the world's first cyborg-type robot controlled by this unique Hybrid System.
"HAL" is expected to be applied in various fields such as rehabilitation support and physical training support in medical field, ADL support for disabled people, heavy labour support at factories, and rescue support at disaster sites, as well as in the entertainment field.
http://www.cyberdyne.jp/english/robotsuithal/index.html"Robot Suit HAL" is a cyborg-type robot that can expand and improve physical... more
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A new sleek desktop with a super futuristic look is what best describes the Ezio by Dencon. It groundbreaking design really catches my eyes as I see its photo online. Working like a conventional worktable, the Ezio also has all the necessary functions to provide to its users for a complete pampering experience. With its fine lines, users will definitely always has the energy to work and will definitely love to work. Its bright red color has a great contrast with its silver base that made the desk even more attractive. For those who want to have a classy working experience, the Ezio desktop is definitely the best thing to have.-via
http://www.homedosh.com/ezio-by-dencon/A new sleek desktop with a super futuristic look is what best describes the Ezio by... more
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Like something from a 1920s science fiction short story, these sleeper pods are as futuristic as they come – and they should be at thousands of dollars a piece. Touted as the ultimate at-home-or-at-work nap solution, these might seem gimmicky but they also look very comfortable – not to mention space-saving.
http://dornob.com/pod-beds-futuristic-sleepers-for-on-the-job-napping/Like something from a 1920s science fiction short story, these sleeper pods are as... more
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As a general rule, cell phone batteries are costly, resource-intensive, and difficult to dispose of properly. So why not ditch them and run our cell phones on soda? That’s the thinking behind designer Daizi Zheng’s concept phone for Nokia. Instead of running on traditional batteries, the concept phone uses a bio battery that generates electricity from carbohydrates.
Source: http://www.inhabitat.com/2010/01/07/nokia-concept-phone-runs-on-coke/As a general rule, cell phone batteries are costly, resource-intensive, and difficult... more
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Video advertisements will appear in an upcoming print edition of Entertainment Weekly. Yes, that's right, an advert containing moving images and, presumably, sound will be in a paper magazine!
How will this extraordinary feat be achieved? Well there's a small, thin, LCD display - with a resolution of 320x240 pixels (pretty standard for mobiles these days) - a chip that can store 40 minutes worth of video and a battery that lasts up to 70 minutes (and can be recharged by mini-USB).
How much does this all cost? Who knows - but the BBC has excelled at pointing out the obvious with this gem...
'It's believed the new technology will cost much more than normal print ads.'Video advertisements will appear in an upcoming print edition of Entertainment Weekly.... more
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Heathrow Airport's upcoming driverless pod vehicles, designed to shuttle people between car parks and Terminal 5 will be showcased at London's Science Museum.
The Personal Rapid Transit Systems (PRTS) will be at 'The Making of the Modern World' exhibit between August 11th to 13th.Heathrow Airport's upcoming driverless pod vehicles, designed to shuttle people... more
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In the 1967 movie, The Graduate, a callow Dustin Hoffman learns that the future is “plastics.” Monsanto anticipated that sage advice by a decade, because almost everything inside the House of the Future was indeed made using plastics, including the walls, ceilings and floors. The family of the future would sit in plastic chairs, and dine on plastic tables using plastic plates and flatware. Fortunately for those of us actually living in the future, the all-plastic scenario was never fully realized.In the 1967 movie, The Graduate, a callow Dustin Hoffman learns that the future is... more
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This could end up being some seriously sexy tech. Physical buttons that can change and re-arrange as needed on touchscreen devices.
If you've got a device with a touchscreen (and who hasn't, these days?) you've probably missed the feel of real buttons from time to time. There are times when physical buttons are just more practical. Ever tried changing tracks on your iPhone whilst it's in your pocket? Yeah, exactly!
Anyway, to the video... As it's not a flashy promo video - don't be put off or fall asleep before the good stuff. If you're really impatient, skip to about half way. Either way, you won't regret it, those bubbly buttons are just too damn awesome!This could end up being some seriously sexy tech. Physical buttons that can change... more
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Take a one eyed film maker, an unemployed engineer, and a vision for something that's never been done before and you have yourself the EyeBorg Project. Rob Spence and Kosta Grammatis are trying to make history by embedding a video camera and a transmitter in a prosthetic eye. That eye is going in Robs eye socket, and will record the world from a perspective that's never been seen before.Take a one eyed film maker, an unemployed engineer, and a vision for something... more
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" Earlier this year in January, Australia's CSIRO Energy Technology divulged about a new battery for hybrid cars called UltraBattery. It is technically a lead-acid battery and supercapacitator in one. Lead-acid generally can't be used for hybrid cars because they develop chemical deposits when subject to rapid and continuous charging and discharging.
That's a loss for the hybrid vehicle industry because lead acid has the capacity to store large amounts of energy. By coupling it with a supercapacitator though, it can do its purpose sans the problematic chemical deposits.
According to CSIRO, UltraBattery exhibits up to 50 percent more power than current NiMH batteries and would cost around one-third to one-fourth the latter's price.
In Japan, Furukawa Battery Company will start manufacturing UltraBatteries by mid-2009 while East Penn from Pennsylvania will make the batteries for the USA..."
" Earlier this year in January, Australia's CSIRO Energy Technology divulged... more
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" When Liquavista announced its electrowetting segment-driven display technology way back when, we thought it sounded like just about the best thing ever. We definitely wanted PMP, cellphone, and watch displays with rapid response time, exceptional contrast, and a high volume of color.
Fast forward two years: word is this stuff is finally ready to hit the market and designers can now order custom-made equipment for their devices. There's an animation on Liquavista's website that promises some radically hip stuff, and we're looking forward to that, but so far we feel a bit let down by these images of mostly-static watches whose main claim to fame is colors.
Get crackin', designers: we want to see those sunlight-viewable video displays and hip-hoppin' PMP visualizers in the non-cartoon world ASAP!!!..."" When Liquavista announced its electrowetting segment-driven display technology... more
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