Future is not what it used to be

Source: The Age

AS A baby boomer, I must say I'm terribly disappointed with modern science and technology. I mean, where's my robot? Apparently Leonardo da Vinci invented the first robot in 1495. How long does it take? I was definit ...
Full article at: The Age  More like this  2 days ago, 12:24pm CDT

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Impatient Futurist: Your Domestic Robot Servant Has Finally Arrived (in a Fashion)

Source: Discover Magazine

Humanoid robots can dance and play Ping Pong. But folding towels and catering a party are proving to be trickier tasks. David Plunkert Like many people with limited social skills, I’ve always wanted a robot. And I’ve never been ...
Full article at: Discover Magazine  More like this  4 days ago, 10:12am CDT

Photos: 14 Masterpieces of Gadget Design

Source: Time Magazine

3D fads come and go, but View-Master, introduced at the 1939 World's Fair, springs eternal. Originally aimed at adults and featuring scenic photos, it became a kids' toy and is now a Fisher-Price product. But if ...
Full article at: Time Magazine  More like this  5 days ago, 5:45am CDT

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