Thirty-five years ago I remember being totally wowed by a gadget I saw in ‘Star Wars’. And if you can recall that scene in the interplanetary bar (with all of the different creatures drinking their beer), then you will probably already know what I am going to say. Yes, the thing that blew me away was the holographic chess game with its animated pieces! Just imagine how cool it would be if you had one of these babies in your front room…

Of course, it’s still impossible for us to find one of these gadgets in our local branch of PC World… but just how much longer will it be before we can? After all, it’s not so many years ago when most people would have scoffed at the idea of 3D TV!

However, the biggest problem with inventing a holographic chess set is the limitations of the human eye. And that is why we can only see 3D pictures (still or moving) by learning to use our eyes in conjunction with one other. Modern 3D spectacles may no longer have two different coloured lenses, but they still work on exactly the same principle; basically, they fool the brain into thinking it is seeing more than it actually is.

Now, I’m no expert on sight or ‘ visual data integration ’… Although I do understand that 3D technology cannot go much further until someone finds a system which does not require its users to wear glasses. And when that does finally happen (which I am wholly sure it will), there will be some very exciting times ahead!

So, the next time that ‘Star Wars'is on the TV, pay special attention to that brilliant scene in the intergalactic pub. Because holographic chess sets may very well be available on our supermarkets'shelves in the not so distant future!

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A swipe card opens the door for me; there is no doorman to greet me with a warm smile. My colleagues work real time providing and analysing data for gas companies. They barely acknowledge my presence as seconds make a world of difference. I suspect I act like them too. At home, it’s the same story. Though we live as a family, we warm our pre-cooked food and eat it alone. No longer do we waste time sitting together to talk and bond while eating together. Machines take the place of family. We seldom see each other as all of us work different hours. Technological advancements have made sure we can work round the clock. No longer do we have the luxury of fixed work hours. We compensate by leaving notes. We call. We mail each other. Weekends are packed with shopping, social events and friends. Most of it is through the internet. And then we are so tired, we just want to get some rest before the alarm wakes us up for the next week.

Often, I feel sad at this impersonal life where people have been replaced by the cyber world. Where people are cut off from others eventually become emotional and uncommunicative wrecks and are uncomfortable with each other. Where people no longer matter but machines do.

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Scientists from the Princeton University have close examined the mechanism of the skate fish as a basis for the development of the so called flying carpet. The animal moves in water thanks to the movement if its solid spread mass - this allows the creature to use the water sockets that form within its skin and thus push itself forward using the kinetic energy of the water. This is how scientists came across the idea of creating a similar technological concept to be applied in a device flying in the air.

As shown on the blurry image above (no official photos have been presented by the University above), the device is a regular shape, 4 cm long plastic board. However, this plastic board itself is extremely flexible and using an electrical current movement, it forms air sockets within its surface. The electrical power moves the air sockets in the frequency of an air wave which allows the carpet to basically ’ride'the artificially created air flow from its electrical power.

Currently the device’s speed is a centimeter per second but scientists claim it can be upgraded in terms of design and hardware so that greater speed can be achieved. If successful, the device can be used for flying missions on Mars since it would me more useful in avoiding unfriendly terrain obstacles.

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With so much attention being given to Smartphone technology in the last year, it is easy to forget that huge advances have been made in the Television sector. Digital HD, Flat-screen LCD and 3D have all become huge drivers for TV sales across the UK. The technology involved has advanced to the point where it won’t be long until holographic technology becomes a reality. The only question consumers have at the moment though, is which is the best set to go for?

The internet has become a game changer for television. Now broadcasters have to compete with a medium that has grown at an exponential rate. Most have been smart enough to include the internet as part of their service with big names like the BBC and Sky offering customers full interactivity. Unfortunately unless you have a television capable of handling it, the internet just won’t be an option for you.

Internet TV is something more and more manufacturers are considering when producing new sets. Flat screen has become standard with HD now building up a full head of steam as we move into the second decade of the 21^st Century. So far very few sets have been able to incorporate all these elements together successfully. The smart VIERA connect from Panasonic has managed to balance all elements successfully. Boasting a cloud-based internet service, the VIERA allows viewers to access the internet at the highest speeds (you will need an existing broadband connection) with shows, programmes and movies all available via the service at the touch of a button.

As we enter a new age of social media where everybody is connected to each other at any one time, TVs like the smart VIERA will become more commonplace in the home markets. The future it seems is already here.

Well, being a selfish sort of soul, I thought about me… and that I’d be out of a job as a Bingo caller, and wouldn’t be able to write about my favourite game! But that aside, I started thinking about the absence of the particular pleasure that the game of Bingo brings to millions of us.

Firstly I think we would miss the game itself. The simple mechanics, the easy-to-learn rules, and the clear format of both online and live Bingo games.  There is simply no other game like Bingo. Many other games require much more of a commitment in terms of concentration, time, and even risk. Take the game of poker for example. If you are going to play seriously (in other words you just don’t want to lose your money very quickly!) then you have to prepare for a game. Be in the right state of mind, not be tired or too relaxed, be careful about letting your expression give away your hand. Then you have to gauge the skill of your opponents.. if they are professional, then the likelihood is that they know the best hands, the odds, and will outplay you. Whereas Bingo is a game of luck. You can be a little tired- the auto dabber will mark your cards, is doesn’t matter if you’re having a drink or two, and/or a natter. The numbers will still be called and shown and if you miss a number online- no worries, it’ll be marked for you. We are all equal when we come to a game of Bingo, and each of us stands the same chance of winning!

Secondly I think we’d miss the fun. Yes. You don’t really need me to tell you that the anticipation before a game, the thrill as your numbers begin to get marked, and when you only a need one more for that row… the suspense of seeing if the next number called will clinch a win for you.

Finally, and arguably the most important, is that win or lose (and yes, we all like winning) Bingo players are a great crowd of people. Just dip into the chat rooms, or pop in for a live game and see, hear and feel the buzz. Bingo people are likeable, amiable and fun people!  What would they all do and where would they all go if there were no Bingo?

Well, luckily we don’t have to worry. Bingo is here to stay and is growing day by day. A world without Bingo? No! Not on your nelly, or perhaps that should be not on your Kelly’s Eye!

All good things must come to an end, here the end refers to mans control on the machine. Why the melodramatic line on this? We’ve all seen the fantasy movies eg. I am robot. Robots were made to take over the tasks of man and do the things he/she generally regards a waste of time. However talks like these sadden me, the smallest things that we do all add up to being human.
A recent article in the Economist covered the F-35, which is consider the most lethal weapon ever made. The article hinted that the production cost were so high that the next ones might be made to do things on their own. So maybe the case, where’s the proof? Google ’Mantis'by BAE systems, the are still in works of making the first ever unmanned fighter aircraft, it will have its own AI hence it will kill on its on, take off on its on, fly on its own and land on its own.
The better the technological progress, the higher the rate of unemployment. People will need to squander of other things to do as machines will replace us. Yes you may this is just an article on a blog but consider these facts. Lets think of the manpower itself. We had the accountants manually do that math at offices, now we have computers, we had workers sewing clothes together, now we have gignormous machines to do exactly that. It’s not necessarily all bad but i’d never give up my driving to an automated machine.

( garmin running watch )

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The BBC recently covered a report by Ofcom which is concerned that mobile phone signals will interfere with digital tv in some areas of Britain. With the 4G spectrum sitting directly next to that of terrestrial digital tv channels, it is highly likely that cross interference could occur and on a regular basis as the 4G market continues to grow.

An auction for the 800Mhz band is due to take place next year with 4G expected to have a nationwide rollout soon after. When this happens the risk of interference becomes every more a likelihood. Providers are convinced though that they can filter out any interference that may occur and many are willing to contribute to educational material for their customers in order to make people aware of the potential problem before it even becomes an issue.

The latest generation of Smartphones will soon be usurped by another and by the time 4G has rolled out across the nation, it is possible that a fifth generation of mobile technology will have already hit the market. Indeed there are more then rumours coming from Apple HQ that an iPhone 5 is imminent. Knowing Apple as we do though, they may already have an iPhone 5 ready to go. The only question is whether or not the spectrum to accommodate it will be available.

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It was discovered through various online searches and inquiries that a large number of people do not really know which phone is the best or which phone is not really good. The responses were kind of surprising just like it was quite a revelation to find out that most people who use iPhones are those who really cannot afford it. A number of people use the iPhone not necessarily because they did any survey to find out how suitable or good it is; they just bought it because they felt it was in vogue or because their friends have it. It was hard to find a response that categorically claimed that the iPhone was the best. Most people don’t really know as they just go for it to blend with the current trend or because of some of its facilities. A friend remarked; ‘that question is not meant to be answered by us’. He concludes that you buy because you like.

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Each and every wire has resistance. A significant percentage of the electricity generated is lost to resistance. Some substances have high resistance while others have low resistance. However, we seem to have taken for granted that a certain amount of electricity generated will be lost to resistance.

If mankind wishes to set up a colony on moon with hospitable ecosystems where astronauts can go on a daily jog wearing newton running shoes and breathing fresh air, it will have to overcome this flaw.

Certain substances lose their resistance at very high or very low temperatures. It is possible to combine such substances with magnetic fields to create resistance free flow of electricity. It is possible to store electricity in these substances in an easy to carry manner with virtually zero resistance loss.

The biggest problem involved here is the cost of such technology and the difficulties of operating at very high or very low temperatures. Science will have to come up with a solution to these issues to facilitate better and efficient use of our most precious source of power-Electricity. Until then, mankind will have no option but to remain stuck on Planet Earth.