Microsofts New Surface Computing Table

If you haven’t already heard about Surface from Microsoft you definitely need to check it out. This computer, shaped like a small table, takes the touch sensitive screen to an entirely new level. It has the potential to actually start blurring the line between the real world and the digital one. Imagine just dropping your digital camera onto Surface and having the photos you’ve taken spill out onto the table top. If you want to transfer a couple of those pictures to your phone, just place it on the table and drag the pictures you want over to it. It’s that simple and intuitive. This technology probably won’t replace desktop PC anytime in the near future, but the commercial applications for Microsoft’s Surface are incredible. You can check all of this out on Microsoft’s website: http://www.microsoft.com/surface/ The videos there are a great indication of the potential for this technology.

LED Contact Lenses

Researchers at the University of Washington have apparently created the prototype for a contact lens with a built in LED display. An array of red light emitting diodes no more that 1/3 of a millimeter thick and an electronic circuit are contained in the prototype contact lens. There is no power source contained in the lens as yet so the diodes don’t light up, but a operational prototype isn’t too far off according to scientists. The device could theoretically be powered by a combination of solar cells and radio frequency power. The applications of a fully functional high resolution display are almost limitless. It may be a while till the full potential of this technology is reached, but in the meantime it’s certain fun to imagine all the possibilities this technology has to offer. Check out the link below for more details.

Source: http://uwnews.washington.edu/ni/article.asp?articleID=39094