Why “invisible” technology is a good thing
Ubiquitous technologies abound. But for the most part, we just don’t notice them — and here’s why that’s a good thing…
Technology and the consumer comprehension curve
The consumer electronics market is one of the most competitive; sometimes driven by true innovations, sometimes by ideas concocted in the sales department. The success of any consumer electrical device or gadget relies on a lot of things being just right. And as for failure, you only need one thing to go wrong — and not understanding the consumer is as big a mistake as you can ever hope to make…
What’s the odds of ‘bots destroying on-line gambling?
Humanity was dealt a decisive blow by a poker-playing artificial intelligence program called Polaris during the Man-Machine Poker Competition in Las Vegas…
Intel demos wireless electricity
Intel remotely fired up the audience today at the IDF R&D Forum Keynote by wirelessly powering a light bulb from a distance of 2 feet away…
The future of transport — debunked!
What do personal rocket ships & railways, flying cars and house robots all have in common? They’re all stupid futuristic ideas, that’s what. But for the sake of argument, let’s take a jaunty look into this strange future, just to see what these daft ideas would need to be made real…

