Electric Supercars

I never thought it would be possible to produce powerful electric cars. However, my thoughts have been proven to be wrong. Two supercars reaching speeds up to 170 MPH have been developed, and surprisingly, they are 100% electric. With an optional fast charger, they can even be fully charged in under 2 hours! However, there is a downfall. The highest range reached by either car was 245 miles. The other car is limited to only 100-150 miles before requiring a recharge. While it is awesome that such cars exist, they are not practical for long road trips. Despite this caviat, these supercars are super impressive. Find out more at http://www.gizmag.com/nemesis-british-electric-supercar/16956/.

Google Predicts our Surfing

Google recently released a feature that predicts what we will search for as we begin to type it in. Now there are rumors of a new feature that will come out soon. The next version of google will predict what sites we will surf before we even type anything. Check out this article for further information: http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/11/12/googles-browser-predict-web-surfing/.

Drunken Facebook Postings

We have all heard numerous times from several sources that we need to be careful about what we put on Facebook. For the sake of our careers, our relationships, and our dignity, some things need to be kept to ourselves. But what happens when we lose our inhibitions and decide to disclose unsavory information to the world at 3 AM? Well there is now a solution to this problem thanks to SocialMediaSobrietyTest.com. They have developed a series of tests you must pass before you are allowed to post anything on your Facebook. Here comes technology to rescue us from technology! There is more information at http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-20021779-71.html?tag=cnetRiver. Let me know what y'all think.

Thought Driven Computers?

New studies are suggesting that computers could have the potential to respond to commands generated by the mind.  I am not sure how reliable the source is, but how great would it be if this became the newest advancement in computer technology? Check out this article for more information.  http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-10/nion-ftt102710.php

AT&T iPhone exclusivity

AT&T's contract with Apple for exclusive rights to iPhone sales in the US is set to expire shortly. Analysts are concerned about how this will effect the company's profitability. AT&T, however, remains confident that they will continue to grow. They are claiming to have a new upgrade that will increase their competitive advantage coming soon.  Personally, I think AT&T is right to stay confident. They have already secured a huge number of iPhone users, and I do not think many of them will be switching providers when the contract terminates.  I do not yet have an iPhone, but I would not be surprised if I purchased one when my next phone upgrade comes around.  However, I would not switch from AT&T when I get it.  AT&T has several customers who are not just there for the iPhone, so I do not feel that this will be detrimental to their profits. Here i an article that explains further :http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/22/technology/22phone.html?_r=1&ref=technology.

3-D Printing

3-D really seems to be a popular topic this year. With 3-D movies consitently becoming more popular and the recent release of 3-D T.V's it seems we can't get enough. Now 3-D printers are making their way to the forefront. Once reserved for manufaturing companies wishing to make models, this breakthrough technology is becoming affordable for the common household. When I first heard about this technology, I assumed it could only make simple, solid models. This was enough to impress me, but after looking further into it, I found that the devices are much more advanced than I could have ever imagined. These machines are capable of making the most intricate of models. To learn more and check out some pictures go to http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/29/the-rise-of-the-3-d-printers/?ref=technology. What's really amazing is these printers are useful beyond making models that are just for show. They have the ability to make useful parts as well. In particular, they can make parts that can help construct new 3-D printers. With some printers priced as low as $650, anyone who sees a real value in the product can own  one. Obviously, the $650 printers will not be able to match the capabilities of the $20,000 printers, but the fact that the technology is available to the public is incredible. Its products like these that really make me think about how quickly technology is advancing and wonder what is in store for us in the years to come.

Exploding Controllers

Sony released a statement this week stating that conterfeit controllers are popping up from unknown areas. The counterfeit cotrollers are reported to be identical to the legitimate controllers, but they could potentially  be explosive. This has got to be the most bizarre customer alert I have ever heard. While I can't even begin to understand the technology that goes behind these complex machines, I find it hard to believe that someone is producing controllers with exploding capabilities. The first thing I thought when I read this article was "Can this be true? Or is Sony simply trying to ensure that the only controllers bought and sold will be their own?" I'm sure that their are fakes out there and I'm also sure that the fakes probably do not perform at the same level of quality or reliability as the real thing, but isn't warning of explosions a bit extreme? Now, Sony does not say that the cotrollers will deffinitely blow up, only that it is a possibility. I'm wondering if the company is overexaggerating a bit. When most people do not understand the technology, like myself, most people are unable to judge the legitimacy of claims like these. Is Sony leveraging their hightened knowledge on the subject to scare consumers from bargain hunting? What do y'all think?
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