Pens are utensils
Coming to a cubicle near you, utensil pens – part of the “Dining in 2015” contest… [via] Link.
News from the Future
Contact lenses with circuits
Wow, superhuman vision, maybe – Movie characters from the Terminator to the Bionic Woman use bionic eyes to zoom in on far-off scenes, have useful facts pop into their field of view, or create virtual crosshairs. Off the screen, virtual displays have been proposed for more practical purposes — visual aids to help vision-impaired people, […]
Superconducting Maglev train models
Great video on IFW-Dresden’s superconducting magnetic levitation (Maglev) train models – [via] Link.
CCD ring – Jewelronics
We’re rapidly approaching a time where some of the best electronics will ultimately make the best jewelry. Here’s a CCD from a Canon camera mounted in a ring. De Beers will be opening a booth in Best Buy any day now, you heard it here first – Link.
RFID + induction + cooking
Jeff writes in – This CookTek “Incogneeto” cook top was displayed at NAFM in late 2007. It’s capable of heating to 190 deg F through any sort of counter top (granite, composite etc) without causing damage to the counter itself. Because of RFID technology, These units also do not require special markings to determine where […]
Programming DNA (video) – A 2-bit language for engineering biology
Here’s a video from the AMAZING session “Programming DNA” @ the 24th Chaos Communication Congress – A 2-bit language for engineering biology. Biological engineering does not have to be confined to the laboratories of high-end industry laboratories. Rather, it is desirable to foster a more open culture of biological technology. This talk is an effort […]
LeadCheck – lead check for toys kit
If you’re giving toys to kids over the holidays you might want to consider getting this LeadCheck kit, one quick swap and you’ll know if you’ll see that toy on the recall list later – Link.
