Category Archive For "Tech"
Scientist predicts sex with robots by 2011
Woody Allen’s movie Sleeper (1973) According to science author Hank Hyena’s article, Sexbots Will Give Us Longevity Orgasm in H+ magazine (December 2009), human-robot interaction researcher, Dr. Henrik I. Christensen, of the College of Computing Georgia Institute of Technology and director of the Center for Robotics and Intelligent Machines predicts fully-functioning sex robots by 2011. …
MIT invents cool shapeshifter technology: Touch faraway object through screen
Touch faraway object through screen Photo credit: MIT Media Lab Have you ever wanted to reach through that computer screen and hold hands with a loved one or jam with your band, on a piano a thousand miles away? The Tangible Media Group at MIT Media Lab has been working for years on a technology …
Research suggests high-tech gadgets like Google Glass may land you a job
High-tech gadgets may land you a job or promotion Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Should you wear Google Glass to your next board meeting or sport a smart watch to your next interview? Researchers suggest that if you want to be perceived as a leader or even improve your chances of getting hired, just owning …
Amazing website shows you how the Internet sees you MIT Personas Project!
See how the internet sees you Photo credit: Personas Project MIT Just enter your name at the Personas Project website and this innovative art project (that is part of the Metropath(ologies) exhibit, which was originally on display at the MIT Museum by the Sociable Media Group from the MIT Media Lab) will search the web …
in Tech
Groundbreaking GPS tool finds your ancestors, genealogy, family tree and history
Play Dr Eran Elhaik demonstrates the power of his new DNA research, which allows people to discover their genetic homeland from 1000 years ago. Video credit: The University of Sheffield The University of Sheffield The University of Sheffield in the UK, on May 1, 2014 announced a revolutionary new Geographic Population Structure (GPS) tool, created …
in Psychology, Science, Tech
Smartphone iPhone and Blackberry applications help recall your dreams
Dream Recall and Smartphones Since 87% of Smartphone users bring their phones to bed with them and 84% check their phones as soon as they wake up according to a Sheraton Hotels survey, choosing Smartphone applications for your iPhone or Blackberry that wake you up gradually, might facilitate better dream recall. Reuters recently published a …
