While a human is picking up the phone, and a human is dialing the phone, it may not be a conversation between two humans.
In the future humans will interact with each other, and machines, and systems that can only properly be called cyborg. People are fielding millions of calls from bright, energetic telemarketers, but what they don’t know is that they’re talking to machines… Sort of. (Video)
Continue reading… “The cyborg future of telemarketing”
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The Cubli is a 15 × 15 × 15 centimeter cube that can jump up and balance on its corner. Reaction wheels mounted on three faces of the cube rotate at high angular velocities and then brake suddenly, causing the Cubli to jump up.
Continue reading… “Cubli: A cube that can jump, balance itself, and walk”
A pizza made with the Foodini 3D printer.
3D printersthat print food-based products have been around for a few years now. The first commercial chocolate 3D printer arrived back in 2011. But the Barcelona-based 3D printingstartup Natural Machines wasn’t satisfied with mere chocolate. They wanted to 3D print a more balanced meal — say, a pizza. (Video)
Continue reading… “Foodini: A 3D food printer for your kitchen”
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What if you were able to visit the Louvre, the Rijksmuseum and the Guggenheim all in one day? Imagine looking at the world’s most famous masterpieces from your favorite chair in your own home. Imagine being able to look around museums and visit heritage sites that you otherwise might never be able to see because you can’t afford it, or aren’t physically able to travel, or just don’t have the time. Then imagine creating your own museum, populating it with your favorite works of art and sharing your creation with others.
Continue reading… “Virtual reality and museums of the future”
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Facebook’s 2013 Year in Review looks back at the stories, trends, and events that were shared most across the social network this last year. The year in review details the most talked about topics globally and for individual countries. It also shows the life events people felt most compelled to share.
Continue reading… “Facebook’s most talked about topics for 2013”
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Since introducing the idea of 30-minute drone deliveries, Amazon has caught a lot of flack about it. Since its announcement, everyone has been concerned about all of the little details like the severing of hands as the drone tries to deliver goods and whether or not the drones will crash and destroy their cargo. These are valid concerns, and yes people would like to receive their goods without being maimed, but one rapid shipping enthusiast wants Amazon to go even farther.
Continue reading… “‘Amazon Rockets’ will deliver your goods in 5 minutes”
Will high-speed car chases become a thing of the past? A company in the U.K. has developed a prototype that could stop cars in their tracks by blasting electromagnetic waves.
Continue reading… “RF Safe-Stop can shut down a vehicle’s engine by blasting radio waves”
Jeff Bezos expects the drones to be fully autonomous and in operation within four or five years.
In a “60 Minutes” interview Sunday night with Charlie Rose, CEO Jeff Bezos made the announcement that Amazon is experimenting with drones that will deliver packages within 30 minutes. (Video)
Continue reading… “Amazon unveils plan for 30 minute delivery by drone”
The Phantom 2 Vision quadcopter.
A man crashed a quadcopter on a busy street in New York City in September. Footage has accidentally been shot of the inside of someone’s apartment. Drones cause problems, but the technology is too exciting to write off. (Video)
Continue reading… “Personal drones are coming and they will change everything”
Devices with “smart” technology these aren’t only our phones. It seems as if everything from watches to toothbrushes are integrating intelligent tech into its design.
Continue reading… “Top 8 futuristic gifts for your smart home”
Volocopter VC200
Greener transportation options have become a priority in the modern world. Greener and more efficient vehicles of all types are eventually becoming the standard. Even helicopters are becoming greener. One German company, E-volo, designed several electric helicopters, and one of its models, the Volocopter VC200, recently passed its first flight tests. (Video)
Continue reading… “Volocopter VC200 – 18-rotor electric helicopter takes flight”
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littleBits is a company that mixes hardware and software in a delightful way that is part of the human computer interaction theme. It’s roots can be traced to the MIT Media Lab. They have done a promotional video for their product (the Synth Kit) with Reggie Watts.
Continue reading… “Everyone will have some litteBits in the future”
By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
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