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pCubee – fish-tank-like 3D display requires no glasses

By Damir Beciri
6 April 2010

pcubeeThe usual 3D technology uses a stereoscopic principle in which a slightly different image is presented to each eye. We already wrote about a 3D display with a rapidly spinning mirror, and in this article we’re going to write about a device named pCubee which gives you the experience of 3D in its own fashion…. »

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iFeel_IM! adds physical hugs to your virtual conversation

By Damir Beciri
One Comment5 April 2010

ifeel_imWheatear you use instant messaging to keep in touch with people you love or cooperate, or use it to keep the pesky people at distance you had to be introduced to the emoticons or smileys. A husband-and-wife team of scientists based in Japan felt emoticons weren’t enough for people to express and came up with… »

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MIT Glove Mouse adds second pointer to your digital experience

By Damir Beciri
3 April 2010

glove-mouse-hands-aboveOne of the limitations of modern computers is the lack of robust positional inputs. Today’s personal computer offers only a single mouse for positional input. The Glove Mouse (previously Video Acquisition Multi-touch Controller) provides a solution to this problem by allowing the user to use both hands to control two mouse cursors independently by wearing… »

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Kyosemi Sphelar – spherical micro solar cell

By Damir Beciri
4 Comments2 April 2010

kyosemi-sphelar-solar-technologyDeveloped by Kyosemi Corporation, Sphelar solar cell takes on a spherical shape, which makes it capable of power generation with greater efficiency and flexible applications. These spherical cells were shown at the recent PV Expo 2010 in Tokyo, where they demonstrated how the windows in buildings might be used to collect solar power in the… »

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MIT researchers develop a new approach for water desalination

By Damir Beciri
4 Comments2 April 2010

mit-desalination-deviceA new approach to desalination being developed by researchers at MIT and in Korea could lead to small, portable units that could be powered by solar cells or batteries and could deliver enough fresh water to supply the needs of a family or small village. As an added bonus, the system would also remove many… »

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Precise Path RG3 – robotic mower for golfing greens

By Damir Beciri
5 Comments29 March 2010

precise-path-rg3-robotic-mowerNobody likes mowing the lawn. It’s a boring, repetitive and time-consuming job. Before you start celebrating the existence of this robotic mower, you should know its main porpoise isn’t mowing your lawns (unless you own a mansion with a nice peace of land). Indianapolis-based Precise Path Robotics created the RG3 robotic greens mower – ideal… »

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Green architecture – 1301 Preston Way, Venice, CA

By Damir Beciri
One Comment28 March 2010

1301-preston-wayIf you’re in the market for a green, solar-powered home in California, you might just check out this contemporary house in Venice. The 290 square meters (3,115 square feet) home has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a private courtyard accessible through expansive folding doors. Located at 1301 Preston Way, the new and contemporary home is… »

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Parametric Frequency Increased Generators harvest vibrations

By Damir Beciri
2 Comments27 March 2010

miniature-generatorThere are many power sources today as wind power, hydro-power, tidal, geothermal, solar power as well as the power used in wristwatches, where oscillations that occur while we move our hand power the watch. Researchers from the University of Michigan are developing a similar, more sensitive, technology. Their small generators could produce enough electricity from… »