Radical Technology!

A 32 MPH All-Terrain Electric Skateboard Steered With a Kinect

2012-01-17T04:58:00.001-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_xz7nX-Dzgendofvid [starttext]Chaotic Moon Labs' "Board of Awesomeness" is intended as a technology teaser to show how perceptive computing can turn around the way we look at user experiences. The project utilizes a Microsoft Kinect device, Samsung Windows 8 tablet, a motorized longboard, and some standard and custom hardware to create a longboard that watches the user to determine what to do rather than have the operator use a wired or wireless controller. The project uses video recognition, speech recognition, localization data, accelerometer data, and other factors to determine what the user wants to do and allows the board to follow the operators commands without additional aid.

Video produced by Michael Gonzales at EqualSons.com [endtext]

F-22A Raptor-Silent Supersonic Superiority!

2011-08-01T17:52:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oTQSicb3bIendofvid [starttext]By any measure, the development of the F-22A was revolutionary - in the technology employed and from a stealth design point standpoint - and this produced a combat aircraft that has no equal. The 1990s saw the production configuration of the F-22A refined, with a new fuselage shape, revised larger span wing planform, smaller vertical tails positioned aft, relocated cockpit, and production configuration avionics architected.

Stealth shaping for the F-22A design was unique as it used edge-aligned inlets and thrust-vectoring nozzles, by virtue of edge length capable of defeating radars with greater wavelengths than any other stealthy fighter inlet and nozzle designs in existence. Built thus for all-aspect relatively wideband stealth, this is a distinct optimisation for deep-penetration and air combat, and the most capable stealth design other than the specialised F-117A and B-2A. [endtext]

New Map Technology For Fishermen!

2011-08-01T17:48:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfaM3WjIaJMendofvid [starttext]This video provides an overview of the new features of Angling Technologies online interactive fishing map service. Users have more screen real estate to work with, a cleaner design that allows us to offer new and better features, and works on both desktop and mobile internet browsers.

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Eye On Innovation: 3D Cinema!

2011-07-26T17:45:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShFw6vHqTsIendofvid [starttext] 3D movies have come and gone and come back again for decades. In the first of this four part series, learn how 3D cinematographers trick our brains into seeing depth on a flat screen and see projection technology from the 1950s "Golden Era" of 3D in action. (Parts 2 through 4 below.)

PART TWO
The spread of digital cinema technology has fueled the explosion of 3D movie making over the last few years. The versatility of digital gives even small theater owners the flexibility to project movies in 3D, so Hollywood can count on widespread distribution of its 3D products. In Part II of our 3D Cinema series, learn how today's most popular 3D cinema projection systems work.

PART THREE
Do 3D movies make you queasy?
This summer promises more 3D blockbusters, but not everyone will experience the 3D effects the same way. In Part 3 of our 3D Cinema series, learn why some people may find 3D movie viewing a little uncomfortable and others may actually never see in 3D at all!

PART FOUR
From enormous beamsplitter rigs to compact video cameras, digital 3D capture technology is rapidly evolving and giving 3D cinematographers a variety of options.

In the final episode of this four-part 3D Cinema series, learn about the latest tools available and discover the simple secret to making the most of the technology.

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High-Speed Robot Hand!

2011-06-26T11:30:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KxjVlaLBmkendofvid [starttext] Ishikawa Komuro Lab's high-speed robot hand performing impressive acts of dexterity and skillful manipulation.

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Android ADK-Powered Ball Maze!

2011-06-26T11:20:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhzg4uAzLQgendofvid [starttext]Thooughts from the creator: Inspired by the ball maze at Google I/O 2011, I decided to go and raid my parents' house for the ball maze I grew up with. When I found it the challenge was set: I had one night to develop the hardware and software to control the maze using my Google Nexus One, using only what I could find in my (sadly very small and limited) workshop.[endtext]

Who Won E3: Nintendo, Sony or Microsoft?

2011-06-10T19:17:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfBM9DGzKUgendofvid [starttext]IGN has weighed Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft's E3 showings, and they're ready to declare who ruled the week.

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Nintendo Wii U - E3 2011: Announcement Trailer!

2011-06-10T19:09:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e3qaPg_kegendofvid [starttext]Nintendo unveils their next video game console, the Wii U. Check out what gamers can expect from the finally revealed Wii 2/Project Cafe in this trailer from E3 2011.

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Quick look at a Google Android TV box from Computex!

2011-06-09T17:36:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODFWMcih_sUendofvid [starttext]During her travels around the Computex halls, mobile device editor Nicole Scott ran into a company showcasing a Google Android TV device. The device which looks like a standard media player runs a Samsung 1GHz processor which should enable good 1080p playback. It comes with a wireless and HDMI as well as an infrared remote control.

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MSI Windpad 120W Intel "Cedar Trail" tablet!

2011-06-09T17:32:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KlPOg1_q34endofvid [starttext]Computex Taipei 2011 - We aren't done just yet. Nicole also stopped by the MSI booth at Computex and went hands-on with the Windpad 120W, an upcoming Windows based Ultra Portable tablet.

The big thing about the 120W is that it is based on Intel's upcoming "Cedar Trail" Atom platform that comes with a dual-core processor that comes with Hyper Threading for a total of four logical cores. When investigating further, Nicole discovered it has a Windows performance rating of 3.4 which is quite higher than other tablets seen around the show.

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Nanotechnology's Role in Fighting Cancer!

2011-06-08T18:54:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVch-fDzet8endofvid [starttext]One of the predominant features of nano-materials is an extremely high surface area. Emerging Science joins Chris Landry, professor of chemistry at the University of Vermont, as he describes how nanotechnology applications are improving the efficacy of cancer drugs by delivering more medicine to patients.
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Talking Tablets, iPads and iPhones for the mobile business user!

2011-06-08T18:30:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyKABJ4wJ9wendofvid [starttext]This wide ranging webinar from Business Spectator covers the following:

Tablets: What are the key developments in the business and banking markets for iPads and related devices?
Smart Phones: What are the best companies doing to exploit the new connected workforce?
Applications: Should your company be building them, and what are the apps that deliver the best staff productivity?
Finance Leads the Way: How the finance sector is experimenting with the latest mobile technologies.
Tyranny of Choice: How you can select the mobile devices for you and your organisation.

This webinar is hosted by Business Spectator Managing Editor James Kirby, and the guest experts will be Business Spectator's Charis Palmer who is the editor of Online Banking Review, and freelance technology journalist and reviewer Neerav Bhatt. [endtext]

IT security for today's mobile era!

2011-06-08T18:23:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCh6gnAinSwendofvid [starttext]Join Business Spectator Managing Editor James Kirby along with panellists Paul Ducklin, Head of Technology, Asia Pacific at Sophos, Stephen Wilson, Managing Director, Lockstep Group and Technology Spectator editor Charis Palmer, on this crucial issue.

Among the topics covered are:
• Data Breaches: what's behind the disasters at banks and credit cards
• Mobile Security: what are the key factors you need to know
• Identity Management: a key emerging issue for all consumers
• Cloud Security: the particular concerns around cloud computing [endtext]

Magic Goop Scoop from Japan!

2011-05-30T18:11:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQECrcZs6Wcendofvid [starttext]SWITL -- an impressive "robot hand" tool developed by factory equipment manufacturer Furukawa Kikou -- seems to defy the laws of nature by picking up deposits of gels, sauces and other soft semi-liquids without smearing them or altering their shape. This demo video shows how well the tool handles mayonnaise and ketchup.

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Virtual Glasses are here!

2011-05-30T18:07:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEuJJpNpAHkendofvid [starttext]
Fancy yourself as hip as the Zoff Wonderland Girls glasses models / clones that Mulboyne posted about recently? Zoff's letting us try on their glasses from the comfort of our own PCs. [endtext]

Boston Architects Envision Floating Cities!

2011-05-03T16:54:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzSRRVbPIyYendofvid [starttext]It's called NOAH, a fully sustainable floating habitat designed to support thousands of people.

The idea comes from architect Kevin Schopfer, who says he was inspired by the destruction of New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

He says NOAH is an example of arcology, a design incorporating the principles of architecture with ecology.

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Asus Eee Pad Transformer Tablet Video Review!

2011-05-02T09:41:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx_kt1CKhTUendofvid [starttext]The Asus Eee Pad Transformer tablet PC is one of the more interesting Android tablets on the market in that it has a keyboard docking station that allows it to convert to an Android 3.0 Honeycomb netbook. Add to that a power dual core 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor and a reasonable MSRP of $399 (just the tablet) and the Transformer becomes one of your best options currently for Android tablet solutions.

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HTC Thunderbolt 4G Android Smartphone For Verizon - HotHardware Review!

2011-04-16T14:59:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQIdn1YTRq4endofvid [starttext]The Thunderbolt by HTC runs on Android 2.2. It is the first smartphone to take advantage of Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network, which boasts of download speeds between 5 and 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps. When 4G coverage is unavailable, you'll still have a respectable data connection through Verizon Wireless' 3G network.

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Bullet-proof spider silk!

2011-04-14T16:56:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYlkJyG1Oikendofvid [starttext]Spider Silk is stronger than Steel. In fact it is even stronger than Kevlar, the material that makes bullet-proof jackets. Though it is not as strong as carbon nanotube fiber, it is more flexible and easier to make. This video explains:

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HTC Sensation - First Look!

2011-04-13T14:29:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COi4S1yoyO4endofvid [starttext]Introducing HTC Sensation, a multimedia superphone -- a premium unibody aluminum design with true widescreen qHD display, rich high-fidelity audio, advanced entertainment capabilities with HTC Watch, full HD video recording, instant capture camera and an immersive HTC Sense experience that sets a new multimedia high for smartphones.

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Worlds First: US Navy's Laser Gun in Action!

2011-04-11T17:24:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfnAK5d_lSIendofvid [starttext]ARLINGTON, Va. — Marking a milestone for the Navy, the Office of Naval Research and its industry partner on April 6 successfully tested a solid-state, high-energy laser (HEL) from a surface ship, which disabled a small target vessel.

The Navy and Northrop Grumman completed at-sea testing of the Maritime Laser Demonstrator (MLD), which validated the potential to provide advanced self-defense for surface ships and personnel by keeping small boat threats at a safe distance. (Watch MLD fire on YouTube.)

"The success of this high-energy laser test is a credit to the collaboration, cooperation and teaming of naval labs at Dahlgren, China Lake, Port Hueneme and Point Mugu, Calif.," said Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Nevin Carr. "ONR coordinated each of their unique capabilities into one cohesive effort." [endtext]

What's on My iPad? - April 2011!

2011-04-08T19:29:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNBhCZqFUx4endofvid [starttext]From time to time, I think it is good for all to see what is new and currently able to run on the iPad, as well as new applications and additions that one can utilize on the tablet. Here is a brief tour of what is currently installed on one knowledgeable young man's iPad.

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Apple iPhone 5 and NFC: Will mobile AR (augmented reality) phones replace your wallet?

2011-03-22T06:30:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4elEPTmttqYendofvid [starttext]Jonathan Allen, Director at SearchEngineWatch.com at Incisive Media, interviews Mark Lister, Managing Director, Imano and Howard Ogden, Founder, Augment Reality, on the subject of augmented reality at SES London 2011. Mark discusses the advent of NFC (near-field communications) and the hope that Apple's iPhone 5 will feature this cutting-edge technology that offers consumers to be able to use their phone as a payment provider, secure entry-pass, and be able to carry your own data and content. Howard says it's been difficult to do the payment process on Android and was not surprised that it embraced NFC first. Howard echoes some of the predictions that the mobile phone will eventually replace your wallet as a means for making payments instantly. Mark says that marketers are missing the boat if they are not already brainstorming ideas on how to integrate AR into their business plans. People are getting what they need much faster and you have to be serving the relevant content as quickly as possible. Mark also predicts that in 2012 Google will be implementing its version of AR and how search marketers can use it to promote local content.

The Apple iPhone 5

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Edible Display Uses Dried Fruit As Pixels!

2011-03-19T13:28:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGsOaweVjRUendofvid [starttext]This system was developed by a research group from Tokyo University. The group members are female PhD students, and they plan to develop new benefits and devices by combining uniquely female perspectives with science.

"Edible information is interesting because it has a direct effect on the senses of sight and taste. One of our approaches is related to health, by sensing the user's physical and emotional state and providing combinations of flavors and colors to match that. Our other approach is for catering at parties and the like, where this system could be used as an entertainment robot. We'd like to develop both of these approaches from now on." http://www.diginfo.tv/2011/03/18/11-0069-r-en.php [endtext]

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveil the 102EX!

2011-03-02T19:09:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKX-a28ZZD4endofvid [starttext]Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled the 102EX, a one-off, fully electric powered Phantom at the Geneva Motor Show. The car will tour the world during 2011, serving as a test bed to gather a bank of research data which will be crucial in informing future decisions on alternative drive-trains for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

"We have engineered the world's first battery electric vehicle for the ultra-luxury segment," said CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös, speaking from the company's headquarters in Goodwood. "With this vehicle, we begin an exploration into alternative drive-trains, seeking clarity on which alternative technologies may be suitable to drive Rolls-Royce motor cars of the future." [endtext]

What is Wimax!

2011-03-02T19:06:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQdc5AdJqCgendofvid [starttext]Blue Sky Broadband is the first broadband company to deploy the WIMAX network in Southern Minnesota. BlueSky Broadband will bring this new 4-G technology to the consumer beginning with the Mankato Market. With the Wide Area Network Technology, consumers can have total mobility in the range of our network area, This makes WI-FI HOT SPOTS a thing of the past. Customers of Blue SKy Broadband will be able to connect to the internet in more places at faster speeds at less cost than DSL or cable, transforming the way our customers use the internet. Imagine downloading a movie or video at super fast speeds, and uploading to Facebook or your website in a blink while in your auto, a park, anywhere in our coverage area. [endtext]

New technology cuts time in treating heart attacks!

2011-03-01T17:42:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7QJAbu66dAendofvid [starttext]by Wendy Rigby / KENS 5
kens5.com
Posted on February 28, 2011 at 3:24 PM

SAN ANTONIO -- Minutes matter when you're having a heart attack. Now, local ambulances will be using new technology to transmit real-time heart readings directly to the hospital, saving precious time.

When you are having a heart attack, fast treatment can mean the difference between life and death. No matter what hospital you're headed to in South Texas, EMS technicians will be sending real-time electrocardiograms (EKGs) to the doctor. The teams on the other end will know what you need before you ever hit the door.

"So this new technology that we're employing will allow those teams and physicians to be able to identify what the problem is and be prepared before that patient even arrives at the hospital," Dr. Craig Manifold, EMS medical director, said.

For instance, an interventional cardiologist at the hospital in New Braunfels can look at his smart phone and see the tracings of an incoming patient on the ambulance. He can mobilize his cath lab team in advance so that personnel and technology will be ready as soon as the patient arrives.

"So the quicker you can get the patient from wherever they are, from their home, their work, into the cath lab, and get that artery open, then you're going to preserve that heart muscle and that's what's critical," explained interventional cardiologist Dr. Charles Bailey.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital downtown was the first hospital to have LifeNet in place, but eventually, 13 regional hospitals will employ this new technology.

"Time is muscle," Bailey said.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries is the primary funding source for LifeNet. It's a collaborative effort between all of the health care systems in South Texas. [endtext]

2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 (2011 Geneva Auto Show)!

2011-03-01T17:40:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaL3rLSvhHUendofvid [starttext]Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 - A new reference among super sports cars

• Innovative concept and phenomenal performance redefine the pinnacle of the super sports car segment
• Entirely new technology package, unique and powerful functional design language
• Innovative carbon-fiber monocoque
• New twelve-cylinder engine with 515 kW / 700 hp
• Super-fast shifting ISR (Independent Shifting Rods) transmission
• Pushrod suspension
• The very finest equipment and trim, extensive individualization

With the Aventador LP 700-4, Automobili Lamborghini is redefining the very pinnacle of the world super sports car market - brutal power, outstanding lightweight engineering and phenomenal handling precision are combined with peerless design and the very finest equipment to deliver an unparalleled driving experience. With the Aventador, Lamborghini is taking a big step into the future - and building on the glorious history of the brand with the next automotive legend. The first customers will take delivery of the new Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 in late summer 2011.

The technology package of the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 is utterly unique. It is based on an innovative monocoque made from carbon-fiber that combines exceptional lightweight engineering with the highest levels of stiffness and safety. The new twelve-cylinder with 6.5 liters' displacement and 515 kW / 700 hp brings together the ultimate in high-revving pleasure with astonishing low-end torque. Thanks to a dry weight of only 1,575 kilograms (3,472 lb), which is extremely low for this class of vehicle, the weight-to-power ratio stands at only 2.25 kilograms per hp (4.96 lb/hp). Even the fantastic 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration figure of just 2.9 seconds and the top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph) do not fully describe the Aventador's extreme performance. And yet, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are down by around 20 percent compared with its predecessor, despite the considerable increase in power (+8%).

The ISR transmission is unique among road-going vehicles, guaranteeing the fastest shifting time (only 50 milliseconds) and a highly emotional shift feel, while the lightweight chassis with pushrod suspension delivers absolute handling precision and competition-level performance. The expressively-designed interior offers hi-tech features ranging from the TFT cockpit display with Drive Select Mode system. The Aventador will be built to the very highest quality standards in an all-new production facility in Sant'Agata Bolognese. [endtext]

Energizer Wireless Charging!

2011-01-17T17:37:00.001-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFMAI5TD06oendofvid [starttext]Inductive charging is all the rage this year at CES 2011 and Energizer is not being left behind. Jessica Foust gets a first look at the emerging technology. [endtext]

Future of Screen Technology!

2011-01-17T17:24:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khE5xLluiAIendofvid [starttext]This is the result of TAT's Open Innovation experiment. It is an experience video showing the future of screen technology with stretchable screens, transparent screens and e-ink displays, to name a few.

Brought to you by: O.N.E. Corp. [endtext]

New Eyeglasses Technology!

2011-01-07T09:06:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjPuIRIrXPcendofvid [starttext]NEC of Japan has unveiled a pair of hi-tech spectacles that allow wearers to see past language and translation barriers, literally.

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Road to CES 2011: Tokyo Tech!

2011-01-05T18:02:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWRIeUGALMUendofvid [starttext]Morgan Webb reports via Yodobashi Camera to look at all the crazy tech available in Japan, like a gold bath tub, motion sensor toilets and more. Will any of these make an appearance at CES 2011? [endtext]

China´s breakthrough on spent nuclear fuel CCTV News!

2011-01-03T17:26:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MVXa-jZ8s0endofvid [starttext]China National Nuclear Cooperation ended 2010 on a high note, after successfully extracting uranium and plutonium from spent fuel. The breakthrough made on December 21st paves the way for China to sustain its uranium storage beyond 3-thousand years. Currently, the lifespan of fuel plants spans 50 to 70 years.

The new technology will make nuclear materials 60 times more efficient.

Under current nuclear power technology, only three-to-four percent of nuclear fuel can be used.

But the remainder, previously called "wasted materials", has much more power. During the heating period, it can generate new nuclear material.

Wang Jian, Chief Engineer of CNNC's Fuel Reprocessing Project, said, "We need to reprocess the spent fuel during the heating period to extract the recyclable part from burned material, as well as the newly generated part through a series of chemical processes. The next step is fuel assembly."

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California Ski Resorts Get Creative!

2011-01-02T10:40:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrOLQWRmI1Mendofvid [starttext]Smart moguls and improved Villages, just a small portion of new changes.

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"HATSUNE MIKU" Live in HD and 3D!

2010-12-19T17:26:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTXO7KGHtjIendofvid [starttext]OK, when are 3D concerts coming to Amercia? "HATSUNE MIKU" is computer music software that enables users to create synthesized singing of unprecedented quality and remarkable realism by just typing in lyrics and melody. Powered by YAMAHA's VOCALOID(= Vocal + Android) technology, HATSUNE MIKU was developed by Crypton Future Media, Inc. in Sapporo, Japan, and released on August 31st, 2007. Since then, there have been more than 100,000 songs and movies about HATSUNE MIKU posted on popular video sharing websites such as YouTube and Nico-Nico-Douga(Japan).
From this "music software" with a cute voice and an illustration of a cartoon girl on the cover, not only lots of CGM(Consumer Generated Media) music, but also a remarkable number of derivative illustrations and dedicated free software (including an amazing application tool to create 3D animation of HATSUNE MIKU, etc.) were created. Then, as the recognition and popularity of HATSUNE MIKU grew, more related activities such as launching news sites and SNS sites featuring MIKU or organizing events for MIKU fans have taken place.

Here's another clip of Hatsune Miku - From Y to Y Live in HD: [endtext]

THE DIGITAL STORY OF THE NATIVITY!

2010-12-18T10:16:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkHNNPM7pJAendofvid [starttext]How social media, web and mobile tell the story of the Nativity. Presenting the Christmas story told through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, Wikipedia, Google Maps, GMail, Foursquare, Amazon... [endtext]

Google Nexus S Hands-on!

2010-12-18T09:36:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdMfMTTcDMAendofvid [starttext]With less than a year under its belt, the Google Nexus One has enabled itself to continue being relevant in the mobile landscape while other top notched devices have been announced and released. Even though many devices emulated its high end specifications, the Nexus One undoubtedly became the choice of handset for developers seeing that it quickly received the latest and greatest Android updates. However, it appears that the torch is being passed on as Samsung received the prestigious opportunity of being the manufacturer of choice to build the second ever Google branded device. [endtext]

Google Maps 5.0 for Android!

2010-12-18T09:33:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAh4yiCzgKwendofvid [starttext]Explore the world in 3D with Google Maps 5.0 for Android. Now, you can tilt, rotate, zoom smoothly, and enter compass mode to orient yourself in the world with Google Maps.

You'll also get better offline reliability for Maps if you lose your Internet connection. You'll be able to continue viewing the map around the places you use Maps the most, and Google Maps Navigation (Beta) will automatically reroute you offline. [endtext]

FANUC Robotics Industrial Automation!

2010-12-18T07:40:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POwrZ_fJNeIendofvid [starttext]A FANUC M-1iA 6-axis robot handles and deflashes plastic tape dispensers. Using iRVision 2D, the M-1iA robot locates and picks the parts. The FANUC M-1iA robot is designed for small part handling, high speed picking and assembly applications. The part is moved to the first spindle where it is de-flashed. The M-1iA robot moves the part to a buffing wheel for part finishing.

FANUC Robotics, Inc. is the leading supplier of industrial robots and factory automation systems in North and South America. We offer robotic systems in the following applications: Assembly Robots, Material Handling Robots, Welding-Laser Robots, Material Removal Robots, Painting and Dispensing Robots. We also produce software, controls and vision products that aid in the development of state-of-the-art robotic systems. [endtext]

Flavor Sensor Technology that Simulates the Human Tongue!

2010-12-17T09:34:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEhGsqvC1Mwendofvid [starttext]At KEIO TECHNO-MALL 2010, the Keio University venture AISSY presented flavor sensor technology that simulates the human tongue and nerves.

"A flavor sensor, as its name suggests, measures flavors. All flavors are thought to be quantifiable using five basic ones - sweet, salty, sharp, bitter, and savory. So what we do is evaluate these five flavors using five gradations."

"Our system is especially original in the way it measures "sweet" and "savory." Other companies offer flavor sensors, but ours uses the amperometric method, where an electric current is measured when sweet and savory flavors are checked. Because this method directly measures the substances that produce sweet and savory flavors, its advantage is that it provides higher precision."
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The Russell Engine Generator!

2010-12-16T09:47:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMhKJbwo4xoendofvid [starttext]The Russell Engine Generator represents unparalleled power generation technology that integrates a unique, patented engine design and a electrical generator in one unit. The following list of some key features suggests the enormous potential impact of the Russell Engine Generator; power dense, variable compression, fuel diverse, extremely efficient, environmentally friendly, small footprint, lightweight,and highly scalable. The Russell Engine Generator is patented in 46 countries including the United States.
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Acura MDX Collision Mitigation Technology!

2010-12-16T09:46:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAwQ4h3zbFQendofvid [starttext]The MDX uses its Collision Mitigation Technology to detect any obstacles ahead and warns the driver of detection of obstruction ahead and the driver reacts before a collision occurs.
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The world's fastest elevator!

2010-12-15T09:42:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trrWLz6r6vIendofvid [starttext]Dubai opened the world's tallest skyscraper in a glitzy ceremony this evening that was meant to put a brave face on crushing debt woes. Enjoy this (less than) 60 second ride to the top of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and check out the amazing view at the top. [endtext]

Kinect at Microsoft's office in Dubai!

2010-12-15T09:29:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YbrEOJOn_Yendofvid [starttext]A sneak preview for employees and family at the Microsoft office in Dubai.

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The Future of Mobile Media and Communication!

2010-12-15T09:04:00.001-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjIp6RLgvDsendofvid [starttext]By the year 2020, mobile media and communication will radically transform our economy. Everyone will have access to information on their mobile device. Mobile will turn the world into a global information hub and will open radical new business opportunities. This video timeline tracks the road to this mobile media generation starting in 1906 continuing on past the present day ending in 2020. (Via: http://www.mocom2020.com/)
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An Intelligent Toilet!

2010-12-14T18:52:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRamjGouMhMendofvid [starttext]Designed by the toilet manufacturer Toto for Japanese housing company Daiwa House, the Intelligent Toilet offers an instant health check-up every time people use the bathroom. The Intelligent Toilet has the technology to provide urine analysis, taking a person's blood pressure and temperature, and measure a person's weight. The toilet, designed for the elderly and those concerned with their help, allows people to constantly monitor their wellbeing and even send the information to their doctors. [endtext]

JCB Wheeled Excavators!

2010-12-14T18:49:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha13PHxHjUcendofvid [starttext]JCB has been building Wheeled Excavators since 1965. JCB is considered one of the BEST excavators to date because of the combination of Japanese technology (JS - JCB Sumitomo) & European ingenuity in its core system.

Surprisingly, JCB Excavators have the Lowest Cost Of Ownership per machine, giving it 12-15% lower in price than its Competitors.

Finally, a NEW JCB innovation has been attached to the Wheeled Excavators Range, introducing the Hydraulic Cabins. Their function is to increase Operator visibility in any Construction Operation. [endtext]

Forget 3D glasses, Vuzix go for augmented reality!

2010-12-14T18:42:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOr_mtKYGQ8endofvid [starttext]Ok, so 3D is all the rage right now, but Vuzix are one step ahead with augmented reality... HEXUS.tv gets a demo.

Vuzix VR920 glasses and dFusion augmented reality demonstration!

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Fractal Metamaterial Wideband Invisibility Cloak!

2010-12-14T09:02:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JpMJTJXf28endofvid [starttext] Narrator Nathan Cohen. FRACTAL's breakthrough invisibility cloak is shown. The wideband, microwave cloak is shown in lab prototype along with live results. Watch how the invisibility cloak nearly matches the DIRECT microwave power between two antennas--the cloak covers the obstacle and slipstreams the microwaves to the other side. Hi Tech at its cutting edge. Brought here by Fractal Antenna Systems,Inc.

Invisibility Cloak Hides Objects Visible To The Naked Eye!

Baile Zhang at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge has built a carpet cloak capable of hiding objects in the millimetre range over a broad range of visible frequencies from red to blue. By carefully exploiting this property, they've been able to create a block of calcite (actually two blocks of calcite) that acts like a carpet cloak. They've even demonstrated it by hiding a wedge of steel 38mm long and 2 mm high. Zhang and co say that this is the first time that a visible object has ever been cloaked.
http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/arxiv/26133/?p1=Blogs

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Face Recognition on Android System!

2010-12-13T15:10:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESy7iafNPdkendofvid [starttext] This video shows a face recognition (FR) application run on Android system. The application utilizes our optimized FR library which enables real time face recognition to be run on an embedded system. This library is optimized for ARM based processor which is one of the leading architectures employed by portable devices in the market.

Israel's Latest Airport Security Technology:
Israeli face recognition technology used in airports to detect Suspects.
CFAS system has been displayed in IsraelHLS conference. The system scanned a FOX news journalist from ID card and compare it within 92% to a real time IP camera.

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Dave Arnold: Rapid Infusion Technique (For Cocktails)!

2010-12-13T09:47:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4heCJERp67Uendofvid [starttext]Dave Arnold, Director of Culinary Technology, at The French Culinary Institute in New York City gives detailed instructions for his Rapid Infusion Technique using the iSi Gourmet Whip Plus. In this installment, he creates an infusion of jalapeños in tequila and and infusion of cocoa nibs in vodka. [endtext]

iPhone Application Able to Move Wheelchair!

2010-12-13T09:40:00.001-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTDttY35wrUendofvid [starttext]Medical research technology is bringing very very interesting and amazing things to this table. A team of researchers from the school of engineering of Singapore's republic polytechnic created an iPhone app that will allow a smartphone to actually read and interpret signals from the users brain to send commands to the chair telling it to move forward backwards right or left. Of course to use the app you need a special headset that will convert brain waves to electrical signals and send them to the phone.
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Connected Human Analyzer and Interface Repository (CHAIR)!

2010-12-13T09:34:00.001-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=645mtcvd3X4endofvid [starttext]Have you missed one too many important status-updates from your friends? Do you sometime feel that your body drags you down in the virtual world?
Don't wanna take any chances when it comes to evolution?

Group7 brings you the solution: CHAIR - Connected Human Analyzer and Interface Repository.

Dual displays and audio feedback boosts your information flow.

A heart rate and blood pressure monitor as well as pupil dilation measurement enables the system to rate incoming information according to how important you feel it is - and rate your friends accordingly. Or automatically drop them.

Eye tracking secures that important messages are always placed were you are looking.

Bio-electrical impedance analysis estimates the body fat and intravenous nutrition enables you to concentrate on your virtual life.

Your body is checked using urinalysis, blood sugar measurement and an automatic servo controlled rectal thermometer.

CHAIR uses hormone measurement of dopamine and cortisol to get to know you. What is important to you makes you react - and what is not.

Using a skin conductivity sensor it even detects if you are being sincere and corrects your choices if not.

It offers transcranial magnetic stimulation and electroshocks to keep your body fit.

And with our patented Spermservice you never have to choose when and with whom to have children. Based on your profile, the system will find the right donor or recipient. It will even take care of the process using a servo controlled catheter.

A powerful Central Processing Unit controls everything - and of course all this information is continuously published online.

The technology of tomorrow is here today - to save you from missing important information and to help you control your mind and body.

CHAIR by Group7 - Real life has never been easier.

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Spike TV Video Game Awards 2010 Best Wii Game Nominees!

2010-12-11T08:06:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtt3WHWG3T4endofvid [starttext]Nintendo's biggest mascots are battling for the top spot! See the 2010 Spike Video Game Awards nominees for Best Wii Game of the Year!

Also check out the Spike TV Video Game Awards 2010 Game of the Year Nominees...
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U.S., Afghan Troops use biometrics to identify terrorists!

2010-12-11T08:00:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4BidBfcIUEendofvid [starttext]Here's a video about U.S. military and A.N.A. soldiers using biometrics technology to collect data to identify terrorists in Afghanistan. Produced by Petty Officer Liz Murray. [endtext]

Interactive Floor Projection System!

2010-12-11T07:52:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXZcqoFgya0endofvid [starttext]This is so radically cool: U-walk, is a multimedia visual display system that projects incredible interactive floor special effects, floor games or floor advertisements directly onto an interactive floor displays. Users control dynamic multimedia interactive displays with simple gestures and body movement.

Here is an older MultiFX Series available from MultiSell for temporary rentals in all MENA (Middle East, Africa, Iran and India) countries including installation, on-site support, creative content and games development along with all peripheral equipments needed such as screens, trusses and projectors. The Projector ANSI Lumens (power) is subject to ambient lighting conditions within the premises.
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Google Unleashes Chrome OS Beta!

2010-12-10T09:47:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjLZFNOASzEendofvid [starttext]Google's browser-based operating system isn't quite ready for a mass-market debut, but that hasn't stopped the company from distributing a limited number of specially designed laptops running Chrome OS. Take a tour of what's similar and what's new in this First Look video.
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Syd Bolton Looks at Microsoft Kinect on Inside Brant!

2010-12-09T18:07:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN-yX1v9uogendofvid [starttext]Ted Lehman and Syd Bolton talk about Microsoft's latest gaming invention - the Kinect. Recorded December 8, 2010 on Rogers TV as part of "Inside Brant". Syd and Ted discuss Zumba Fitness, Kinect Sports, Kinect Adventures! and Kinect Joyride. [endtext]

Pre-Rendered George Lucas Star Wars Animation - The Old Republic!

2010-12-09T17:57:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x7ovurbNKMendofvid [starttext]Play Star Wars: The Old Republic and forge your own Star Wars saga in a story-driven massively-multiplayer online game from BioWare and LucasArts. Explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy.

Choose to be a Jedi, a Sith, or from a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, and make decisions which define your personal story and determine your path down the light or dark side of the Force. Along the way you will befriend courageous companions who will fight at your side or possibly betray you based on your actions. Together, you will battle enemies in dynamic Star Wars combat and team up with other players to overcome incredible challenges. [endtext]

NASA - President Recognizes NASA Team Tops This Week at NASA!

2010-11-07T14:11:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsTShHQBhUoendofvid [starttext]NASA - President Recognizes NASA Team Tops This Week @ NASA [endtext]

Record and display 3D holograms for REAL - CyberEye!

2010-11-06T15:56:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFgccUxyYCsendofvid [starttext]"Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi; you're my only hope."
A new holographic device developed in University of Arizona can record and display 3D holograms in near real time... This is NOT science fiction, it is SCIENCE! [endtext]

LG 3D notebook at Gitex!

2010-11-06T08:53:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDnF62IaoIgendofvid [starttext]Salim Bukhari of LG talks about their 3D notebook at Gitex.
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NICT Digital Holography!

2010-11-04T03:23:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1YTciRErX0endofvid [starttext]The NICT has developed the world's first digital holography system that can display color video with a viewing angle of 15 degrees and diagonal width of 4 cm. This system was exhibited at CEATEC JAPAN 2010. Digital holography is said to be the ultimate 3D technology, as it doesn't need 3D glasses or strain the eyes, it has high picture quality, and it faithfully reproduces depth. However, it also has some technical problems: the viewing angle is narrow and the 3D pictures are small. So the big issue with digital holography is that the 3D pictures are difficult to view. [endtext]

AR Walker - Augmented Reality

2010-11-04T03:21:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oAOtuRQmJIendofvid [starttext]At CEATEC JAPAN 2010, NTT DOCOMO exhibited the AR Walker. This is an action support system that combines a mobile phone and a compact head-mounted display. Using this system, you can display navigation and AR content while your phone is in your pocket. [endtext]

Solar Power 101 – How Does Sunlight Turn Into Electricity!

2010-11-04T03:10:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFDn6eTV0jQendofvid [starttext]Energy independence, we can't do it alone, but we can do it together. [endtext]

New Technology Helps Parents Monitor Teen Drivers!

2010-11-03T09:05:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzuJu9wt4zYendofvid [starttext]Distracted driving caused by using a cell phone is the leading cause of death among teenage drivers in the United States, claiming an average of 4,000 lives a year. In 2008, nearly 6,000 people died in the United States - and more than half a million people were injured - in crashes involving a distracted driver. While 30 states have banned texting while driving, studies show a ban is not stopping text-obsessed drivers. But now, new technology is aimed at counteracting this, and other, disturbing driving trends.[endtext]

The amazing Plantronics Voyager PRO Bluetooth Headset!

2010-11-02T09:04:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHxJiV05o1wendofvid [starttext]On paper, this looks like a very good product. The Voyager PRO features an active DSP that Plantronics calls "Audio IQ2". This noise reduction system utilizes the Voyager PRO’s two microphones to help cancel out ambient noise from your surroundings to help project your voice to the caller you are speaking to. It’s also supposed to help with the sound quality of the speaker as you are listening.The Voyager PRO also sports a WindSmart microphone screen to help shield the microphones from wind noise further allowing the headset to thrive in less-than-ideal conditions.
While not the lightest headset on the market, the Voyager PRO weighs in around 17 grams which is even heavier than our beloved but clunky Aliph Jawbone. The difference between the Voyager PRO and the Jawbone however is how the weight is distributed across the user’s ears. We really didn’t notice how heavy the older Voyager 510 was so we expect similar results for this new headset.
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1032/1/
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NYSE Traders Praise Orders For New High-Tech Gadgets!

2010-11-01T17:42:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsDGVs0BUWIendofvid [starttext]The New York Stock Exchange is going high tech to help speed up business. NY1's Technology reporter Adam Balkin filed the following report. [endtext]

Japanese high tech parking garage!

2010-11-01T17:35:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj3h_ququnQendofvid [starttext]As you enter and exit this parking garage you are treated to a 360 degree journey. [endtext]

Hi-Tech baseball vision training!

2010-11-01T17:32:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWEWlpj7nMIendofvid [starttext]High Tech Vision Training for baseball and softball instruction. [endtext]

NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES!

2010-11-01T03:23:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIqEwsOyHSoendofvid [starttext]EPOS Group has developed and patented a new technology for digital shooting art works that, in terms
of information capacity, is by far superior to solutions provided by professional digital cameras and
various scanning systems.

High image resolution is achieved by using digital cameras with a patented e-module that moves the
camera lens relative to the picture and the camera matrix. Thus, the picture can be divided into a certain
number of fragments that are each shot in succession. The software then automatically brings all the
fragments together into a single whole that produces an image with a resolution of 250 megapixels or
more. [endtext]

The AirPod: A $10,000 car that runs on air!

2010-10-31T16:25:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RBl1LFUQ4cendofvid [starttext]A questions and answers session with Cyril Negre concerning an amazing automobile that runs on air! Also shown are the AirPod prototypes on testing and demonstration runs.[endtext]

How The Future of Technology will Change Business!

2010-10-30T18:02:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE6ckUxu1ooendofvid [starttext]Richard Ivey School of Business Alumni Event - Toronto Chapter, October 6, 2010, by Jason Steinberg,
SAP Sustainability Specialist, Founder - Carbon Foresight [endtext]

Playboy goes Back to the Future!

2010-10-30T17:59:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu8P-wcYOlsendofvid [starttext]In honor of the 25th anniversary of the very date when "Back to the Future" took place in the original film, Playboy.com is celebrating the tricked-out DeLorean, the time-travel technology and memorable fashions from the films. Check out this video teaser of Playmate Kimberly Phillips as Marty McFly and Playboy Radio host Jessica Danielle Hall as Doc Brown. [endtext]

Banned White iPhone 4 Promo!

2010-10-29T09:12:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d09yWG2fSBgendofvid [starttext]Apple responds to speculations about the White iPhone 4. (Mock iPhone commercial) [endtext]

Glasses-Free 3D Display Using Integral Imaging - Toshiba!

2010-09-09T05:03:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uUWydvF18Iendofvid [starttext]From Toshiba: Naked-eye 3D Displays Using Integral Imaging![endtext]

HPI G-Dog - Dog robot!

2010-08-17T04:52:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uZ-JcBAcwkendofvid [starttext]It does just about everything a real dog does, except fetch and poop![endtext]

Amphibious snake robot - ACM-R5!

2010-08-17T04:49:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8j0jNxMeSQendofvid [starttext]Tokyo Institute of Technology Amphibious snake robot "ACM-R5". Yes, that means underwater folks![endtext]

Flexible Body Armor Offers Unique Protection!

2010-08-10T13:04:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTQJV3Oc6Cwendofvid [starttext]Scientists in the UK are working with a shock absorbing polymer to see if its unique properties can be further adapted for both the battlefield and the soccer field.endofvid. [starttext]

Robots to extinguish fires near nuclear research facility in Sarov!

2010-08-10T08:05:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Dcd1SGwWYendofvid [starttext]
Innovative technology used for extinguishing fires from EMERCOM of Russia has been delivered to Sarov, where Russia's Sarov nuclear research facility is located.

EL-4 and EL-10 mobile robots were designed for reconnoitering, monitoring and extinguishing fires as well as removing obstructions to access the areas with fires during man-made accidents.

Another two MRK-RP robots were designed for reconnoitering via a television system, transporting and conducting operations to isolate fires and detect fires.

The LUF-60 mobile firefighting support unit will enable the firefighters to extinguish fires in those extremely dangerous areas that cannot be accessed by people. Apart from this, the unit can disperse smoke and ventilate the premises.[endtext]

Slimy fashion, rowing forces and musical genes!

2010-08-10T06:56:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY--xDvB_4gendofvid [starttext] In this month's New Scientist TV, find out how we might soon be growing our own clothes, discover how maths could help rowers be first over the finish line, and hear what happens when a choir sings its own genome.[endtext]

Nao: the robot that expresses and detects emotions!

2010-08-09T08:58:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2STTNYNF4lkendofvid [starttext]Nao is able to detect human emotions through a series of non-verbal “clues”, such as body-language and facial expressions, and becomes more adept at reading a person’s mood through prolonged interaction. "We're modelling the first years of life," said Lola Cañamero, a computer scientist at the University of Hertfordshire who led the project to create Nao's emotions. Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/7934318/Nao-the-robot-that-expresses-and-detects-emotions.html [endtext]

Animated walking!

2010-08-06T08:07:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGcfOm8eQR4endofvid [starttext]A new way of animating two-legged characters without the need for motion capture. [endtext]

The Future of Soda Fountains!

2010-07-23T06:36:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rH31Y8e3y0endofvid [starttext]Previewed from "Coca Cola-The Real Story" aired on CNBC on July 15, 2010. This machine allows you to choose your favorite drink and offers a wide variety of flavors for the drink and uses touch-screen technology.[endtext]

Super Low Sound Fan Technology!

2010-07-22T15:58:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jpy5IMG01Qendofvid [starttext] Those who loathe noise pollution will be grateful for the use of more EVAPCO PMC-EQ Super Low Sound Technology Condensers. This new option expands EVAPCO''s capability to offer Low Sound Solutions for all sound sensitive applications. The PMC-EQ can achieve the sound levels of a similar size forced draft centrifugal condenser while operating at lower power levels. This video demostrates the actual noise reduction with a side-by-side demonstration. [endtext]

Airport scanner compared to child porn?

2010-07-22T05:23:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3CXYw0qqHEendofvid [starttext] Tampa International Airport: Advanced imaging technology, or body scan, is the latest tool in the war on terror. They are designed to detect a wide range of threats, but some parents think they're a threat to kids since it is a clear, naked image. Officers view images in a locked and are not allowed to carry a cell phone.[endtext]

Performing surgery robotically!

2010-07-21T10:06:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kABzK-gPXXcendofvid [starttext] A robot in every operating room? Tom Low leads a team of researchers and engineers working on the next generation of medical robots to be used in laparoscopic surgery. Pioneered in the 1980s by SRI, the procedures involve doctors making very small incisions and then using long, skinny, robotically controlled tools to maneuver inside the patient. Low says robots will continue to advance and help automate many of the mundane tasks associated with surgical procedures.[endtext]

Automotive Technology | Variable CAM Timing!

2010-07-21T10:03:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry2nP7I315Mendofvid [starttext]Variable CAM timing is a concept that entails changing the camshaft timing, as needed, depending on engine LOAD demands. This technology was impossible just a few years ago, due to the state of the art electronics needed. The latest Variable CAM Timing (VCT) systems are infinitely variable, meaning they have no specified settings. CAM timing can be changed or varied instantaneously across the whole range (ie. Plus or Minus 30 degrees from normal). By varying the CAM timing, the ECM can regulate the power curve to meet its own needs. On any gasoline engine, each RPM setting has an optimum CAM timing setting, depending on load. Up until a few years ago engines were set whatever the CAM lobes were machined at. With modern VCT, this relationship can be varied, also varying the engine's power curve. Most modern VCT systems do not control valve lift, but do great by simply changing open and close timing points during engine operation. See how it works here, with this superbly animated training video on automotive technology and variable cam timing (VCT).[endtext]

Will unconventional gas become conventional?

2010-07-21T09:59:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwP7nB8e5v4endofvid [starttext]Recent developments in the gas sector in the US have the potential to change radically the energy situation in Europe. New technology has made unconventional gas resources available at competitive cost.
In North America, this sudden expansion of available gas has contributed to keeping gas prices low, despite ever rising demand. It has also helped the US to pursue its strategic objective of reducing its dependence on gas imports. Furthermore, the boom in unconventional gas in the US has changed the dynamics of markets for liquefied natural gas (LNG), with some supplies originally intended for the US being diverted to other markets including some in Europe[endtext]

New Scientist TV: Killer worms and the musical sun!

2010-07-21T06:05:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAu3XY3ezhEendofvid [starttext]In this month's round-up of the web's best science and technology videos: the secrets of the toucan's extraordinary bill; the sun's inaudible songs; the fiery end of an deep space explorer; robot insects, electric racers -- and worms that turn cannibal when the going gets tough.
More information at http://www.newscientist.com/[endtext]

NIST Puts Smart Phone Translation Technology to the Test!

2010-07-20T10:45:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOIbdB7s0o4endofvid [starttext] The National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) is helping the Defense Department evaluate the in-the-field performance of two-way, real-time voice translation systems for use in Afghanistan. It may not be as sophisticated as the "universal translator" of Star Trek fame but it is helping bridge the language gap between U.S. soldiers and the people of Afghanistan.[endtext]

Nanotechnology, Nanomachines, Nanobots and non-biomolecule Nanobiotech!

2010-07-20T10:35:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNwJhZYvrUAendofvid [starttext] A brief discussion on Nanotechnology, Nanomachines, Nanobots and non-biomolecule Nanobiotech! [endtext]

Multi-viewpoint 3D display for mobile phones!

2010-07-20T05:18:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvqRtlQpMnEendofvid [starttext] At Wireless Japan 2010, NTT DoCoMo exhibited, for reference, a "mobile, multi-viewpoint, naked-eye 3D display".

This display uses a reticular lens to create a 3D effect when the left and right eyes see pictures from eight viewpoints. A feature of this system is that no 3D glasses are needed, and it enables viewing of natural 3D images over a wide range.

This multi-viewpoint 3D display gives a very realistic impression, as if objects are actually there. Source: http://www.diginfo.tv/ [endtext]

Tape cutter that leaves straight edges on cut tape : DigInfo!

2010-07-20T05:07:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkjHOZsUlxcendofvid [starttext] At the International Stationery and Office Products Fair, Nichiban exhibited the Chokusenbi tape cutter, which leaves straight edges on cut tape.

The newly designed blade in this cutter, leaves a straight edge on the tape. The absence of zigzags also means that its harder for the dust to stick to the cut edge, so it stays clean. [endtext]

Nanotechnology Windshield Sealant (The Lotus-Effect)!

2010-07-19T17:37:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AInsrYIB_ucendofvid [starttext]See the effect on a Mercedes SL windshield, after it was sealed by the Windshield Sealant of Percenta AG. [endtext]

The Future of Medicine: A "Nanobot" Sentry!

2010-07-19T17:29:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCih-JHILsIendofvid [starttext]The design concepts behind this video were based on possible advances in molecular technology and carbon-based organics. With super-powered computers becoming super-small, there may be enough processing powers to manipulate microscopic tendrils or use a snapping tail (which might require lightning fast calculations) as a means of propulsion. [endtext]

Japan Births Robot Child!

2010-07-15T10:11:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM_Ug9pHf7oendofvid [starttext]Researchers have created a baby bot in the hope that it'll lead to an intelligent robots that can live with humans. The tiny androids are also being tested to help scientists understand more about the early stages of child development. [endtext]

Electromagnetic Over Unity Power Plant!

2010-06-28T12:54:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1chQLS-MwAendofvid [starttext]Efficient and amazing! [endtext]

Tactile Sensations in a 3D Virtual World

2010-06-25T03:50:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxlYY0xo4gkendofvid [starttext] Kawasaki Mori of Gifu University Laboratory, haptic devices and 3D displays a combination of synthesis, the development of the system can get a sense of touch to simulate objects are conducted in cooperation with local businesses.

"HIRO III", the five fingers of the user, including heavy, the world's first device that can be a real force display. 6-DOF arm, hand over a multi-DOF system for 15 degrees of freedom, can ensure a wide operation space.

"HIRO III" by remote control through a network of humanoid robots, and skilled in recording and transmission manufacturing site, and can be applied in various fields. [endtext]

HTC Droid Incredible Smartphone Review!

2010-06-24T12:51:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExZGina0vLEendofvid [starttext]The Android operating system has enjoyed a tremendous boom in popularity since the Motorola DROID was released. Since then, many additional Android-powered phones have come to market. One of the latest new Android phones is the Droid Incredible by HTC.

The word "incredible" certainly invokes high expectations, so you can bet users will demand great things from this phone or there will be plenty of complaints. Given that the phone is made by HTC, a long-time and very popular player in the smartphone space, and the fact that the Incredible is hitched to Verizon Wireless' network, the phone certainly has a few things going for it. [endtext]