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 ...
QuietHome – Super Soundproof Door
Serious Materials, a developer and manufacturer of sustainable green building materials that reduce energy costs and greenhouse gases, has introduced the world’s first THX-certified soundproof door. QuietHome soundproof doors are specifically designed to provide maximum noise reduction. They are well ...
Peugeot Magnet Uses Magnetic Energy
“Peugeot Magnet”, designed by Tolga Metin from the United States, is one of the 29 finalists at the 5th Peugeot Design Contest. This year’s competition theme is “imagine the Peugeot in the worldwide megalopolis of tomorrow”. Metin’s Peugeot Magnet concept ...
MoVille – A Compact Tear-Shaped Car
MoVille is a concept car invented by Woo-Ram Lee from France for the 2008 Peugeot Design Contest. This single-passenger vehicle is built out of unpainted biodegradable plastic, has artificial intelligence, and a zero-emission drive train. Designed to be as compact ...
Rocket Racing League
The Rocket Racing League (RRL) is a new futuristic sports league that was founded in 2005 by two-time Indianapolis 500 winning team partner Granger Whitelaw and X PRIZE Chairman and CEO Peter H. Diamandis, MD. The RRL combines speed racing ...