Category Archives: Technology

Visions of the Future

Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 by Robert Hood

What if we could see the future? That’d be cool, eh? At least we’d have a better idea what exactly we’re in for. Below are some samples. Don’t forget to read the fine-print — and click on image to enlarge. … Continue reading →

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A Monster in Tokyo Harbour!

Posted on Monday, June 2, 2008 by Robert Hood

Yes, you’ve seen it all before, but this time it’s for real! This isn’t recent news, and you probably have seen it, but I love it anyway. As part of an event held in the Odaiba area of Tokyo, to … Continue reading →

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Vehicular Cuteness

Posted on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 by Robert Hood

Check out this Nissan concept car — an all-directional electrical vehicle complete with cute Japanese robot computer system. It just not much use for escaping from giant monsters … Nissan unveiled the electric-powered Pivo 2 concept car in the lead-up … Continue reading →

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More Robots: Big Dog

Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2008 by Robert Hood

I seem to be obsessing about robots at the moment. Well, here’s a real one — a quadruped named Big Dog made by Boston Dynamics. Its life-like movement, ability to right itself in event of mishap and handling of rough … Continue reading →

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Giant Robot in Space!

Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 by Robert Hood

This one’s not fiction! The report comes from Wired News (via Iain Triffitt): Astronauts bound for orbit this week will dabble in science fiction, assembling a “monstrous” two-armed space station robot that will rise like Frankenstein from its transport bed. … Continue reading →

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Don’t eat my brains!

Posted on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 by Robert Hood

Have I mentioned that Cat Sparks does things to my head? Actually she was showing me her new work computer — and the grosser capabilities of a program called Photo Booth. Reminds me of the orgy scene from Brian Yuzna’s … Continue reading →

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