One of the coolest things about technology is seeing how companies implement it in different and novel ways, such as Asus’ soon to be released Eee Keyboard or Fujitsu’s Q1500 ESPRIMO mini PC. Now, a company called Originatic has patented a unique wall mountable PC kiosk that would be perfect as a hub in any connected home. The SmartLeaf [...]
If there is one potentially societal changing technology being actively developed, it is wireless power transmission. Nothing else, if properly implemented, could so drastically change the way we live our lives. Electric or hydrogen powered cars may change what propels us when we drive, but they don’t fundamentally change the way we drive. OLED or [...]
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1 Comment »Control freaks rejoice. Zigbee announced[http://news.prnewswire.com/ViewContent.aspx?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/08-19-2009/0005080049&EDATE=] today that it certified 17 new devices ranging from occupancy sensors to deadbolts, nearly doubling its cache of certified products. Similar to the Z-wave and legacy X10 standards, Zigbee devices can be integrated into homes and businesses and offer wirelessly networked sensing and control solutions for appliances, lighting, security, and [...]
