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How About a Flying Hovercraft For Your First Car?

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Hammacher Flying Hovercraft
The Flying Hovercraft

Every teenager dreams of having his first car. Unless your dad is a millionaire, though, you’ll probably end up with a ride that is not exactly the car of your dreams. I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of you guys can attest to that.

But let’s just say that you have cash to spare, and you really want your first car to stand out. How about a flying hovercraft? [Read more…] about How About a Flying Hovercraft For Your First Car?

The Science of Star Trek

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Star Trek Science
I can be more stubborn than an mule when I want to be, and I suppose that many of you will be the same when it comes to Star Trek (or replace that with your series/book/movie of choice).

The science of Star Trek, when conceptualized, was clearly science fiction, but who is to say that that science cannot become reality? Certainly, the great minds of our time have worked hard to make huge strides in advancing science, and there ought to be some aspects in the science of Star Trek that have come true (or will come true in the near future). [Read more…] about The Science of Star Trek

DIY Coffee Can Wi-Fi Antenna

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Illy Coffee
Illy Cans

What’s your favorite coffee?

I can’t give a single label as the answer, but there is no doubt that Illy is somewhere at the top of my list. While you can find so many other brands that are easier on the wallet, a good cup of Illy coffee does the trick for me.

Now what if you can have a DIY coffee can Wi-Fi antenna using your empty Illy tin? That ought to make the purchase of the can even more justified! [Read more…] about DIY Coffee Can Wi-Fi Antenna

You Can Smile, But You Can’t Fool This Facial Recognition Software From MIT

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MIT-phony-smile2
So you think you’re totally in control of your emotions, or at least the visible aspect of it. People can’t tell if you’re hurting deep inside, or maybe bored to death.

That kind of control can sure come in handy a lot, but with the new facial recognition software that some guys from MIT have developed, your poker face (or a phony smile face, rather) might just be totally useless. [Read more…] about You Can Smile, But You Can’t Fool This Facial Recognition Software From MIT

Sarcastic Computers Coming to a Store Near You

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Sarcastic Computers
Frank and Goodman

How would you like to have a conversation with a computer and feel like you’re actually talking to a human being?

That would be the dream of many a person, I suppose, but what if we throw in a healthy dose of sarcasm? Would the prospect still entice you?

If the work of Michael Frank and Noah Goodman – both assistant professors at the esteemed institution Stanford – pans out, then we might very well have sarcastic computers at our disposal in the future. [Read more…] about Sarcastic Computers Coming to a Store Near You

Meet the Intelligent Cutting and Deboning System: a Robot That Can Cut Your Poultry Up

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Poultry Deboning Robot
Intelligent Cutting and Deboning System

I may be wrong, but knowing how to cut and debone poultry the proper way may not be all that common. Sure, there are people who can do that in their sleep, but for people like me, it is probably best to leave that task to the experts.

But what if you can have the Intelligent Cutting and Deboning System? [Read more…] about Meet the Intelligent Cutting and Deboning System: a Robot That Can Cut Your Poultry Up