The pair of ventricular assist devices are being prepared for surgery.
Surgeons have searched for the perfect artificial heart for decades. But they still remain stymied in their search for an artificial heart that does not wear out, break down or cause clots and infections.
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Gone are the small aircraft windows in the ‘vitalizing zone’ which provides a panoramic view for passengers.
Passengers of the future will get a get a window on the world as they fly through the sky with Airbus’ see-through aircraft cabin. (Pics)
Continue reading… “Airbus unveils futuristic transparent plane for travel in 2050”
Swarovski-studded toilet
Here is a collection of the most extreme toilets in the world that do anything from play music, check your blood pressure or warm your feet. You can treat your backside to the finest materials and technology that money can buy. The toilets are decked out in precious metals and gadgets that can handle everything from entertainment to keeping tabs on our health. If you are still going to the bathroom in a regular toilet, you simply aren’t living life to the fullest.
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Eyez video recording glasses
A Seattle-based startup, ZionEyez, has created a pair of spy glasses that are capable of recording and sharing HD video discreetly. The Eyez video recording glasses come equipped with a 720p HD recording camera, microphone and 8 GB flash memory. The glasses have up to three hours of battery life and can share information tirelessly with both the Bluetooth and WiFi standards. (video)
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Apple’s new high-tech headquarters.
Steve Jobs, Apple CEO, made an unannounced visit to the June 7 City Council meeting in Cupertino, home of the computer giant, to reveal plans for a new, state-of-the-art Apple headquarters, reports the Cupertino Courier. (Video and pics)
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The screening system will filter passengers according to risk and scan and ’sniff’ them as they walk through it.
A new and highly sophisticated airport security check system is planned to be launched by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The screening system will probably redefine the future of pre-flight security check conventions.
Continue reading… “New Airport Scanning Technology Will Electronically Scan and Sniff Passengers”
Facebook’s new facial recognition technology sparks concern of privacy campaigners.
Facebook is at the center of another privacy issue after bringing in facial recognition technology to automatically identify users in pictures. The world’s leading social network has begun rolling out new technology that automatically identifies and ‘tags’ people in photos uploaded to the website.
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Immersive Cocoon
Imagine a digital experience that is intuitive and holistic, where your interface is not reduced to a mouse click and two-dimensional analog of a writing desk. A surround display dome complemented by the sophisticated motion-sensing software that inspired the technology depicted in the film ‘Minority Report’. With natural, intuitive movements, your entire body becomes the interface. (Video and Pics)
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When today’s data goldmines becomes tomorrow’s data carcasses
Futurist Thomas Frey: In 1859 the tiny community of Tin Cup, Colorado got its first taste of gold fever. A tiny amount of gold was all it took for prospectors to start poking around with hopes of striking it rich. Twenty years later they landed their first major strike and rumors of the find spread across the country.
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Seventy-three percent of students said they would not be able to study without some form of technology.
Many college students are dependent on digital technology in the classroom, according to a study released on Tuesday by etextbook seller CourseSmart and Wakefield Research.
Continue reading… “38% of College Students Cannot Go 10 Minutes Without Digital Technology”
China’s working-age population has plateaued in size and will begin getting smaller.
The large labor force in China has been central to its rise as an economic power. It has allowed companies to tap a seemingly endless pool of workers willing to move from their home towns, often live at the factory site and accept comparatively low wages.
Continue reading… “China’s Workforce Will Start Shrinking in the Next Five Years”
Futurist Thomas Frey: “Does being smarter make you happier?”
Continue reading… “Competing for Status”
By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
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