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The Future in Gear

Posted by michael on from the overdrive dept.

devmanager writes "A PC Magazine column takes a quick look at some technologies that are ready to change the world. Ranging from practical improvements on existing concepts (a 100 GB removable disc) to brand new (a DNA detector), these devices are all at least at prototype status. There's also a nod to the standbys: a robot and VR glove are both included. The article is interesting mainly from the standpoint that it shows items that really are getting close to production."

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  1. one general rule by segmentation+fault · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Devices that makes it hard or slow to switch context between computing and other doings are rarely successfull. I wanna go to my computer, press update on slashdot, go to my stereo and turn it off, then go to the owen and put in a frozen pizza, then read slashdot, then go put on the TV, take out the pizza, eat the pizza, watch TV, decide it sucks, read slashdot, eat pizza, read slashdot, eat pizza...

    If I had to put on and off gloves and glasses 8 times just in the above sequence, they would soon evolve into dust magnets...

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  2. Solar power rebates for home PV systems by MobileDude · · Score: 2, Interesting

    The PCMag mentions solar power which I've been looking to add to my new home.

    This website lists rebate options for installed systems per each state.

    http://www.dsireusa.org/

    Pennsylvania will rebate up to $8,000 for a system in PECO territory. Flying car is next on my list....

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  3. If Only by fdiskne1 · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I'm just wondering how many of these things will end up gathering dust. I've seen too many "real" technologies that corporations buy and intentionally bury because it would destroy their line of business. One perfect example is the Star Trek-style hypospray. The way I understand it, a medical syringe maker bought the patent and isn't doing a thing with it. In short, if half of these things happen, I'll be extatic.

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  4. Rounding up the eyeballs again by Howling+Loon · · Score: 2, Interesting

    The site tells me I'm an early adopter instead of asking me if I am. I guess that makes it easier to sell my cookies to marketeers wanting to reach that highly prized demographic. ("Will pay anything for 15 minutes' egoboo"). Bah. Oh well, all my demographics are countermeasures anyway.