Nokia, and Segway’s inventor, Dean Kamen, recently announced a competition which invites innovators to submit new applications for mobile communications that can improve the world. The prize, $25,000, will be given in three different categories: eco-challenge, emerging markets, and technology ...
MIT’s 6-D Display
Researchers at MIT have recently created “‘6D”’ images which are extraordinarily realistic, with a full three-dimensional look, but are able to also respond to their environment. The images produce natural shadows and highlights relying on direction and intensity of the ...
Foiljet MR1
Designers Matt De Bellefeuille and Robert Vandenham have recently introduced a new concept water vehicle named Foiljet MR1. Although it resembles a water ski, it offers an enhanced sportive experience and reduction in environmental damage, in comparison to traditional jet ...
D-Air Inflatable Motorcycle Airbag
The Italian company Dainese has introduced an innovative technology that might save motorcyclists’ lives. The new technology is implemented in the form of an inflatable airbag suit, named D-Air. It is activated upon impact, and could reduce the shock absorbed ...
E-Note Concept
The Chinese/French based company Sequoia Studio recently came out with an innovative concept for office memos, in the form of the E-Note. Although similar to the renowned ”Post-It” notes, the new electronic gadget offers reusability as well as digital interface, ...
Intel’s Wireless Power Technology Demonstrated
Intel claims it has improved the efficiency of a method for powering devices wirelessly. Intel’s “Wireless Energy Resonant Link” (WREL), technology was demonstrated by transmitting electricity wirelessly to a lamp on stage and lighting a 60 watt bulb, which consumes ...
Plastic Logic E-Newspaper
Plastic Logic, a spin-off company from the Cambridge University’s Cavendish Laboratory, has recently released its design of a future electronic newspaper reader. This lightweight plastic screen copies the appearance, but not the feel, of a printed newspaper. This electronic paper ...
You, Grandpa, and Time Travel Paradoxes
The idea of time travel is possibly one of the most intriguing topics in modern science. If it becomes a reality it could have a fundamental effect on our world- but nothing comes without its price. Time travelers will have ...
Car-Key Phone
Nissan, NTT DOCOMO, and Sharp have recently introduced a new development; a built-in intelligent car key implemented in a cellular phone. Although at the moment only a prototype exists, it is the first step towards further integration between mobile phones ...
Titan 80-300 Super-Microscope
McMaster University in Canada has recently installed the most advanced and powerful electron microscope ever built, named Titan 80-300, which is capable of unprecedented resolution. The microscope’s purposes include medical research and the examination of various products at the nano ...