Tweaking Moore’s Law and the Computers of the Post-Silicon Era
What’s beyond silicon? There have been a number of proposals: protein computers, DNA computers, optical computers, quantum computers, molecular computers.
Human ear fabrication shows potential for growth
Researchers in Boston are in the final stages of testing a new technique to fabricate a fully functional human ear with a patient’s own cells. Using scans, computer modelling and 3D printing, the scientists say their research heralds a new era of regenerative medicine.
Memory chip pioneer focuses on the consumer and design along with technology
Intel - a pioneer of the dynamic memory chip - took a huge leap of faith by exiting the memory business in order to commit to microprocessors. In reinventing the company, the founders abandoned more than a decade of work and market leadership in order to be a leader in the age of personal computers.
Here, Justin Rattner, Corporate VP & Head of Intel Labs, describes how the company is pivoting again to focus on the user experience. The user can try on virtual clothes without ever leaving their living room, in a latest Intel project!
Why Graphene is the Material of the Future
The EU has pledged a billion euros for research into graphene at a consortium of institutions across the continent. The amazing material is strong, flexible, an excellent conductor of electricity and heat. Some say graphene may well revolutionize computing, telecommunications, and engineering.
California start-up brings deft touch to virtual reality
Silicon Valley start-up, zSpace, has produced a virtual 3D display its founders say will revolutionize the way people interact with computers. The system gives three-dimensional form to virtual objects and allows users to manipulate those objects as if they were real.
Off Book — The Art of Creative Coding
Programming plays a huge role in the world that surrounds us, and though its uses are often purely functional, there is a growing community of artists who use the language of code as their medium. Their work includes everything from computer generated art to elaborate interactive installations, all with the goal of expanding our sense of what is possible with digital tools.
Control your computer without touching it
Leap Motion controller allows users to interact with their computers using hand gestures - no keyboards or mice needed.
The Future is Now by Futurist & Inventor Adrian Bulzacki
Engineering genius Adrian Bulzacki has designed computer systems for Honda, Chrysler & Subaru. Not content with living in the past or present, Bulzacki’s new startup ARB Labs is making the futuristic technology from Hollywood films viable today.
5 Future Technology Innovations from IBM
Processing sights and sounds requires eyes, ears and, most important, a brain—right? But what if your hardware shared your senses?
In the era of cognitive computing, systems learn instead of passively relying on programming. As a result, emerging technologies will continue to push the boundaries of human limitations to enhance and augment our senses with machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced speech recognition and more. No need to call for Superman when we have real super senses at hand.
This year IBM presents The 5 in 5 in five sensory categories, through innovations that will touch our lives and see us into the future.
Robotic lamp won’t let you turn it off
Students at Victoria University in New Zealand created the robotic desk lamp as part of a physical computing class, using servo motors, a webcam, and an Arduino.
