Competing face recognition technologies have been under development for a number of years, but now two are starting to emerge as the leaders: local feature analysis, developed by Joseph Atick, who founded Jersey City, NJ-based Visionics; and eigenface, first demonstrated at Helsinki University of Technology, later developed at MIT, and currently marketed by Viisage Technology of Littleton, MA. It looks like the only way to defeat this technology is with a serious bar fight. More Here
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The IC-R3 by Icom is not your average handheld receiver. In addition to the new video capabilities that allow you to see the receiver’s operating status and spectrum scope, you can display broadcast visual information: TV program, picture from wireless cameras and more. The IC-R3 is great for sporting events, security, Amateur TV, and you can watch your favorite TV program at anytime, anywhere. This is a “must have” for the true gadget freaks. More Here
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Even though the greatest innovation in car technology over the past 20 years has been the introduction of the cup holder, the future is starting to look brighter. A strong emphasis will be placed on moving the decision-making process away from the human driver. If we get this idea perfected, we can once again allow drinking and driving. Hmmm!!

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Sometimes you can uncover great information, even it is being created by the true slumlords of the Internet. Plasma antennas are radiofrequency antennas that employ plasma as the guiding medium for electromagnetic radiation. Conventional antennas employ either metal or dielectric materials, such as teflon, to support antenna currents necessary for radiating electromagnetic fields. More Here
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Tiny little power plants, micro fuel cells, will soon be powering everything from cell phones to laptop computers to a host of other handheld devices. Even the best lithium-ion cell-phone batteries provide only about four hours of talk time while these micro fuel cells could provide up to 20 hours. No recharging batteries here, you just swap out methanol cartridges.
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Young consumers in Japan are opening their wallets to both prestigious brand-name imports and low-priced goods at the same time. Leading brand-name goods from overseas are enjoying booming sales.
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The Merlin Roadster is definitely a hot looking car. It comes equipped with a 88 cubic inch V-twin engine that pushes it past the 100 mph mark. It also get a cool 60 miles per gallon. This little sportscar will hit dealers this summer with a pricetag of $23,900.
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