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Scientists at Duke University have created the first brain-to-brain interface, allowing two rats located thousands of miles apart to cooperate on a shared task.
The first of its kind, Dr. Miguel Nicolelis and his team engineered a system for the rats to communicate via electrodes implanted in their brains. Nicolelis hopes that the technology could aid future rehabilitation techniques for both physical and language restoration.
Read moreA SHORT HISTORY OF THE GIF
As part of the Moving the Still: The Online GIF Festival & Exhibition taking place at Miami Art Week 2012, sponsors Smart Water and Tumblr partnered with LEGS Media to create a short and sweet history of the internet’s beloved GIF. Using a mix of mediums to explain the birth of another, the film chronicles the most enduring platform on the world wide webs. Enjoy the clip and maybe even learn a little.
(Source: thesfegotist.com)
GLASSES-FREE 3D TV (now say it five times fast)
Researchers at the MIT Media Lab have developed a 3D viewing screen that no longer requires goofy movie theatre goggles or any kind of eye wear at all.
The team admits that fully holographic screens with the ability to be manipulated in real-time are likely the future, however this LCD monitor is able to refresh rapidly (faster than the human eye) to create a similar and much more cost-effective experience.
Hopefully this innovation means we can ditch the dorky glasses at the IMAX soon. Check out the specs below:
(Source: psfk.com)
Researchers in Israel have created a completely mind controlled robot. Using an fMRI machine, a student volunteer was able to dictate the movements of a robot over 1800 miles away. The system centers on use of electroencephalogram, or EEG technology, which reads the brain’s electrical fluctuations. Imagined future uses for the technology have included military operation, alternate solutions for the disabled, and gaming applications.
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To promote Limon & Nada, Coca-Cola created 18 vending machines around Spain that gave people a discount when the temperatures rise.
Some Ukrainian students just gave a voice to sign language. The winner of Microsoft’s 10th Annual Imagine Cup is EnableTalk, a pair of sensory gloves that turn sign language into speech. Read more.
Imagine if 3D printing was as easy as using a vending machine. DreamVendor aims to make 3D printing accessible and automatic. Simply load your file and wait for the end result. The future is here.
Toyota is creating a system wherein cars can assess the driver’s mood and customize the car’s reactive system as a result. With a sensor that plots 238 points on your face to detect facial expressions, the car knows when your mood has shifted and you are more accident-prone. http://bit.ly/LlCdj6
The Tokyo University of Science has developed a lightweight exoskeleton which allows you to carry up to 88 pounds with little to no effort. The device is set for commercial release next year, just in time for anyone moving into a 5th floor walk-up in NYC.
Nike’s new Turbospeed suit claims to make runners .023 seconds faster over 100 meters. See more.
Japan’s Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank will allow customers to withdraw money from ATMs with no identification other than their palm print and PIN number. Read more.
New Balance opened a flagship store which provides an exceptional high-tech experience. Named ‘the Line Up,’ the experience uses embedded RFID tags to trigger content on in-store screens when shoes are picked up from a wall display. http://bit.ly/IzHoxA
Smart Stoves? IQcook wirelessly connects pot lids with stovetops to automatically adjust the stove to control timing, prevent boiling over and burnt food.
There are a number of user-adjusted preset operating modes including IQboil, IQpro, IQsteam, IQfry, and IQgrill.
