Boeing takes special care to provide utmost comfort to pilots. For example, cockpit of 747 includes foot heaters that make the pilots feel at home.…
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MIT combines computer science and fluid dynamics to develop "Bubble Logic" computer
MIT has invented a new logic family which implements universal Boolean logic, bistability and numerous other traits associated with a scalable logic family using immiscible…
Disney patents an interactive book that communicates with your smart devices
Douglas Adams, the author of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy”, predicted eBooks way back in 1993. Since, the launch of Kindle in 2007, it…
MIT invents active self-transformable textiles that make it super easy to create complex 3D structures
MIT’s Self-Assembly Lab has developed new materials and methods, which make it possible to easily provide complex 3D shaped materials. The invented technique is capable…
Google Ships are here - Is Google building a navy?
It seems Google is expanding its footprint in the transportation industry, with a novel ship propelling system. Already, Google is a major player in the…
Disney is blurring the line between virtual video games and the real world
Computer graphics technology has come a long way since video games were first developed. Relatively inexpensive 3D graphics engines now provide nearly photo-realistic interactive game…
Microsoft has invented embroidered touch sensors
Designers of devices are continually looking to improve the accuracy and efficiency of touch, gestural, and other input mechanisms supported by devices to make it…
Disney has invented airbags for drones
As drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAVs”) take over the world, they pose a significant security threat to life, property and even to themselves. Drones…
Boeing plans to reinvent aircraft windows
Boeing is very sensitive about passengers comfort while traveling in their airplanes. Accordingly, the company keeps innovating solutions to make the travel more comfortable and…
Google is revolutionizing gesture control
Gesture-controlled future has been a constant theme of science-fiction movies. This is one science-fiction technology that is nearing market implementation. A recent patent application from…