Added 10 October, 2013
We live in a 3D world. We already have 3D films, and even some 3D televisions. So why are we still working on 2D computers? One of the main answers is that 3D computing takes a whole lot more computing power, something that couldn't be reproduced cheaply – until recently. Several companies are now stepping up offer 3D experiences that will someday...
Added 7 October, 2013
Do you live across the bay or river from your workplace? Millions of commuters do, in places like San Francisco and New York, who travel to work each day by subway, car, bus or bicycle. But what if you could simply bike across the water, just as you would on land? That is the challenge that Judah Schiller undertook when inventing the BayCycle to...
Added 7 October, 2013
A recent survey by the upscale hotel brand Pullman Hotels notes a growing trend in which travelers are blurring the lines between business and leisure travel. Interestingly, the reason for this may be the growth of mobile technology. Now it's easier than ever for both types of travelers to extend their stays, enjoy themselves while simultaneously...
Added 26 September, 2013
Now that the NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has let everyone know that everything they upload to cloud-based storage systems is not private and accessible to America's National Security Agency (and, perhaps to anyone else who has cracked the codes or has a key to the "backdoor"), will this effect consumer behavior? Companies that rely on cloud...
Added 28 August, 2013
Sounds weird at first, but then lots of things do. Sprayable Energy is a new Indiegogo project that delivers caffeine directly through your skin. Spray it on, like a cologne. One of the benefits touted by its makers is that you can carry a multi-week supply of energy in your pocket. And you don't have to swallow one of those bad-tasting drinks....
Added 28 August, 2013
Crowdsourcing, the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by soliciting contributions from the online community, is a major trend that has grown as the world has become more wired and more connected. Many companies have adopted the model to create new products, even books and films and other creative endeavors have been fulfilled...
Added 23 August, 2013
Holographic greeters started to pop-up in airports like JFK in New York a couple of years ago. Now the technology is expanding to municipal buildings and private offices around the world. The town council of Brent in England recently installed a "virtual assistant" who appears to sitting behind a desk but is actually a projection who helps point...
Added 9 August, 2013
The UPS Store, a chain offering services to small businesses, has just become one of the first nationwide retailers to test 3D printing services in-store. The UPS Store is testing the Stratasys uPrint SE Plus printer, which according to Stratasys is most well-known for its ability to print detailed objects more accurately than home 3D printers....
Added 23 July, 2013
Regular readers of WikiTrend are well aware of the impending wearable computing trend, in which we will be continuously tracking our biometrics in hope for better mental and physical health. We've already seen a host of bracelets as well as smart socks and hats. Now OMsignal is producing shirts and other apparel with embedded sensors that monitor...
Added 23 July, 2013
Technology giant NEC is marketing a new face identification application to businesses worldwide. According to the company, the software is "ideally suited to hospitality environments or businesses where there is a need to identify the presence of important visitors, whether expected or unannounced." In this application, the software monitors data...