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15 Important Tech Concepts In 2006

Posted by Zonk on from the learn-them-now-save-time dept.

MBoy wrote to mention a Popular Mechanics story discussing 15 technology concepts that are likely to be important in the coming year. From the article: "Body Area Network (BAN) - Like everything else, implantable medical devices are going wireless. A new in-body antenna chip from Zarlink Semiconductor is in preproduction, and should appear in pacemakers and hearing implants this year. By transmitting data to and receiving instructions from nearby base stations, BAN chips can reprogram your heartbeat at your doctor's office or make a diagnosis from a bedside wireless monitor at home." I prefer Personal Area Network (PAN), myself.

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  1. Re:Now we'll just have to wait... by quokkapox · · Score: 2, Funny

    until the seniors come back and hack them to pieces at 60 FPS :)

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  2. funny people by linforcer · · Score: 1, Funny

    From the article:
     
      Likewise, Microsoft says metadata searches will be integrated into its Vista OS, which ships later this year.
     
    Funny people, that.

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  4. Re:Now we'll just have to wait... by Smidgin · · Score: 3, Funny

    I wonder how much you could overclock them safely with a good coolant...

  5. Re:BAN? by lifebouy · · Score: 4, Funny

    Until, "It's a sad day for America. The President of the United States died last night. Sources are still sketchy, but the cause of death appears to be related to a Denial of Service attack aimed at the President's artificial heart. More news as it comes in..."

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  6. Well, I have a question ... by ScrewMaster · · Score: 2, Funny

    I prefer Personal Area Network (PAN), myself.

    Does this mean that a man with erectile dysfunction might be implanted with a peter PAN?

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