Replacing metal wiring with fiber optics could change everything from supercomputers to laptops.
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Sep 16, 2015
Schrödinger’s microbe: physicists plan to put living organism in two places at once
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: quantum physics
A radical demonstration of quantum theory could see a bacterium suspended in an uncertain state similar to that famously endured by Schrödinger’s cat.
Sep 16, 2015
The first 8K TV will go on sale soon for over $130,000
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: business, electronics
Sharp has demonstrated Super Hi-Vision 8K displays before (as seen above during CES 2015), but today in Japan it announced an 85-inch version is going on sale October 30th. Dubbed the LV-85001, it’s a monitor (it has a tuner so you could call it a TV, but that can’t actually receive 8K video) for professional use only, mostly since there aren’t really any broadcasts or content to watch in 8K. Coming in at 16 times the resolution of 1080p screens, the 7,680 × 4,320 pixel LCD panel uses Sharp’s IGZO technology. To actually watch any 8K video, you’ll need to plug into all four of its HDMI inputs at once just to have enough bandwidth. If you’re interested (and why wouldn’t you be, even though there’s almost nothing to watch), just contact Sharp’s business-to-business sales unit, and bring along a check for 16,000,000 yen, or about $133,034 US.
Sep 16, 2015
DLD Magazine: “Will You Join the Transhuman Evolution?”,
Posted by Lily Graca in categories: business, evolution, transhumanism
DLD (Digital-Life-Design) is a global network on innovation, digitization, science and culture which connects business, creative and social leaders, opinion-formers and influencers for crossover conversation and inspiration.
Sep 16, 2015
Trident ROV may be that underwater drone you’ve been looking for
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: drones
Aerial drones are great for providing a bird’s eye view of our world. That said, some people are more interested in seeing a fish’s eye view of their local seacoast or lake. Previously, such folks had to build their own underwater remote-operated vehicle (ROV). Three years ago, San Francisco startup OpenROV made things a little easier for them, by offering an ROV kit that users put together themselves. Now, the company is crowdfunding the fully-assembled Trident ROV, which can reportedly be “flown” through the water.
Sep 16, 2015
Atlantis Rising: Why Floating Cities are the Next Frontier (Joe Quirk)
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: biotech/medical, governance, innovation
Is seasteading the wave of the future? Joe Quirk of the Seasteading Institute thinks floating cities will allow micro nations to compete for people — providing better life options and innovations. “Aquapreneurs,” says Quirk, can save humanity from disease, environmental harm and maybe even war.
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Sep 16, 2015
Here’s a group that’s pushing for a universal basic income in the United States
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: economics
A new lobbying group focusing on the universal basic income has been launched in the United States.
Sep 16, 2015
New quantum dot could make quantum communications possible
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: encryption, quantum physics
Real world quantum encryption and communication may just have gotten a whole lot closer, with a new super-accurate quantum dot.
Sep 16, 2015
That theory about LED lightbulbs transmitting data? It’s true. Li-Fi is here.
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: internet
Yes, multiple tests have shown that LED lighting fixtures can transmit wireless data at very competitive high speeds. A commercial product started shipping several months ago.
