If an alcohol-monitoring bracelet can keep celebrities like Lindsay Lohan from drinking, some parents might wonder, Can I get one for my teen? The answer is no. For the time being, the ankle bracelets are only sold to the courts, probation officers and others who want to make sure drunken drivers or anyone involved in alcohol-related offenses don't drink again. "That might be a market down the roa...
Entelligence is a column by technology strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he'll explore where our industry is and where it's going -- on both micro and macro levels -- with the unique wit and insight only he can provide.I've been a technology industry ana...
Details of the option agreement that grants the pharmaceutical company a non-exclusive worldwide license for the technology were not disclosed. The 2A/Furin technology, which helps generate stable, high producing antibody cell lines, is covered by four issued U.S. patents, BioSante said in a statement. The option period will last up to six months, at which time the multi-national pharmace...
Sure, Nokia's already proven that it's possible to commercially support multiple mobile platforms at a time, but is it really a great idea? Even Nokia ultimately ended up collapsing Series 80 and 90 in to S60 over the years, but Microsoft's going in a distinctly different direction by rolling out Kin and Windows Phone 7 at nearly the same time (plus the spectre of WinMo 6.x, which'll undoubtedly s...
Looking to upgrade that built-in or non-existent webcam in your laptop or LCD monitor? Then Microsoft hopes you'll consider one of its three new LifeCams, which each not only boast a 720p resolution, but the company's new TrueColor technology that promises to provide "superior color and brightness in even the worst lighting conditions." Apart from that feat of optical wizardry, the webcams look to...
In a modern technological society such as ours we as people rely heavily on the digital technology known as computers. Many decisions in life are often allowed to be made by computers based on the data gathered by the computer. These decisions can range from business transaction to medical surgery in an operation room. Having this much of an impact on human lives it is no wonder it's b...
Remember the Wireless Display tech that leaked last week? Well, as of tonight’s keynote it’s official -- and it’s officially called WiDi. This bad boy connect your laptop to your HDTV via WiFi, streaming video and audio with to your heart’s content. Apparently, you need a Core i3 or i5 laptop, and the adapter box will set you back $100. The first WiDi devices will go on sale at Best Buy st...
George Orwell's 1984 is at the front door with our ability to place a microchip in a syringe then injected this chip just beneath the skin at which point the subject or subjects can be tracked globally. Today's technology goes beyond mere tracking. We now have the capacity to have this chip identify us eventually worldwide. We will be able to buy and sell simply by being in close proximity to...
The Olds -- they’re never happy, are they? Just look at this study conducted by the feared and respected Zogby International. According to a poll, those aged 35-54 are most disappointed by how far technology has come by 2010, having grown up with the concept of that Jetsons robot that automatically brushes your teeth and the promise of Sleeper’s Orgasmatron. Still, 21 percent of Emperor Zogbyâ...
We really can’t get enough of these humanoid robots. Researchers collaborating from the Nippon Institute of Technology, Harada Vehicle Design, ZMP and ZNUG Design have just taken the wraps off another addition to the crew. The newest version of the e-NUVO walk bot stands about 4 feet tall, making it roughly the size of an elementary school aged child, and will be incorporated into classes to tea...