Scary Technologies

It is true that technology makes our lives easy. The way we pay our bills, the way we get in touch with our friends and many other things.

The scariest thing is that when the machine slowly take control of everything. I came across this article and for me it is quite scary.

Hearing voices at the store

It is terrifying as you walk in the store to buy groceries when you hear voices talking to you but no one is around and nobody hears it.

It is called Audio Spotlight system that uses tiny speakers to focus the sound into narrow beam. It uses a beam of ultrasound to control the sound distribution. Ultrasonic frequencies are too high for the human to hear, but when the sounds travel from Audio Spotlight system, the air distorts the sound and it is audible. And the customer need to be at the right place to hear it.

Wow, they can really beam the ads into customer's brain.

Here's a video

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Star Trek Technologies

Actually, i'm not one of those Star Trek fans, but i have read a few articles about the technology in the film and i can say i'm quite impressed.

Star Trek may have predict our future by picturing all the devices and technologies like smartphones, voice-driven computers ( Siri) and also the Google Glass. And the film is picturing the 23rd century.

Here i will review about a few devices in the film and let see how far is 23rd century.

1) Holograms

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The hologram doctor in Star Trek. Did you know the hologram assistants named Libby are already being used in Newark Liberty International Airport and also in John F. Kennedy International Airports? They used projectors and glass screens to display the 3D avatars which can understand questions and respond to most frequently questions asked by the passengers. Not to mention the hologram singer from Japan which has now become famous singer.

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2) Androids

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The robots have been invented to help old people and to help with the house chores. And also they do lots of things that too dangerous for human to do. In the film, the robot named Lt. Commander Data and he's quite emotionally unstable.

3) Tricorders

In Star Trek movie, they already have Tricorders which can detect atmospheric, electromagnetic and spatial properties. For your information, Qualcomm is now offering a $10 million XPRIZE for those who can invent a portable diagnostic tricorder that able to capture key health metrics and diagnose 15 diseases. The competition is to stimulate innovation and integration of precision diagnostic technologies.

To be exact, there are many devices and technologies from Star Trek but you'll be surprise of how complicated they are.

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Hatsume Miku

She's a pop sensation, singing diva and she has been performing in Japan, Singapore and even L.A.

and...she's a holographic display.

Her name is Hatsume Miku, was created by the technology firm Crypton Future Media with the collaboration of a few well-known organizations. The hologram technology was developed by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology in Japan.

The holographic images were created by dozens of 3D projectors which makes Miku can be viewed from any angle and the singer will perform like a real entertainer.

Also, there is a software to synthesize the voice of Miku to create the singing voice and her style which is Yamaha's Vocaloid.

Check out the video below.

So, perhaps we could see Micheal Jackson back on stage..?

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Out from your veins.

Actually, it's a phone roll out from the wrist.

They called it Rollerphone.

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It is the combination of a watch and a mobile phone. 

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This device will show you the time at the upper side of your wrist.. 

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...and when you turns it over, there will be transparent screen rolled out that available for phone call!

For your information, this Rollerphone encourages perfect ergonomics and anthropometry and the screen will roll out to the very tip of your fingers.

Ergonomics is the science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of the working population. [OSHA]

Meanwhile, Anthropometry measures all physical aspects of your body includes simple measurement like height and width. [ergonomics.about.com]

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Shows you the menu buttons.

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Pull out the screen, you'll see the icons for phone call, texting and so on.

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You just select the menu, dial the number and click the green button to call. See?

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Google Glass

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Hah! I bet the geeky community are now drooling over this Google Glass and dreaming to control both of their worlds. They can get better pictures, videos and whatnot as they walk, eat and even play games. Also many cooler things they can do with this Google Glass. 

But, people should also worry about the consequences of wearing the Google Glass like being hit by a car while they crossing the road because were getting distracted by the display or the number of accidents because the drivers pay more attention in updating their status in Facebook and Twitter? Not to forget about social relationship between people or the way of interaction with one another.  People will lose interest to get involved in normal conversation as they easily adopt this technology which eventually will becomes a part of their life.

As bad as it seem, imagine that the glass would really help in order to get information whenever we are. Or it may help the tourist to ask for direction in foreign languages. Or the doctors and nurses can review patients’ health record and find the treatment that suitable for the patients. It’s quite inspiring as the gadgets may help to ease everyday activities.

The prototype of this gadget may release in a year and on their way to look for a few developers. So, it might be a blockbuster product because you may use your hand for other activities!

How it works?

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' How again?' you may ask

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Just wondering, how 'bout those people with normal glasses?

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