In history there are occasionally events that mark the beginning of a new era, and this has particularly been the case in the field of telecommunications. Some historical examples include: The first telegraph message was sent in the US 1844 by Samuel Morse from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore in Maryland. The first telephone call was made… Continue reading The Onward March Of Telecoms
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The Substrate Independent Mind – SIM
The human brain is the organ of the mind, and it is human minds that have fashioned our civilisation and culture. However there are now reasons, such as climate change, to suspect that those very things are under threat along with the long term survival of the human species. Throughout the ages humans have faced… Continue reading The Substrate Independent Mind – SIM
Will 3D Printing Change The World? 6 Possible Reasons Why It Might
Have you ever wondered what the world is going to look like in the next hundred years? Maybe we’ll live in floating cities and fly our cars to work. You just don’t know what’s going to be possible because technology is moving so fast. Take printing as an example. Up until a few years ago… Continue reading Will 3D Printing Change The World? 6 Possible Reasons Why It Might
The World's Most Advanced Subway Systems
The World’s Most Advanced Subway Systems Which underground rail networks are best equipped to deal with the demands of their city’s commuters? Here are some of the most advanced rapid-transit systems in the world. Dubai Image Credit Having opened in 2009, the Dubai metro is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest… Continue reading The World's Most Advanced Subway Systems
Making the Most of the Internet
They say the internet is everywhere and, depending on your lifestyle, this may very well be true. Yet, in the modern age of technology, there are always new ways to harness the internet that we should all be looking into. With this in mind, below is a quick run through some of the most important… Continue reading Making the Most of the Internet
Surfaces Of The Future: Intelligent Tiles
Design students all around the world have come up with concepts for intelligent tiles, and by intelligence they don’t necessarily mean they will be putting tiny robots under your floors. What they mean by intelligence is that the tiles would be capable of responding to stimuli from the surrounding environment in a useful, reliable and… Continue reading Surfaces Of The Future: Intelligent Tiles
Could This Be The Perfect Solution For The Visually-Impaired?
Braille is a tactile writing system used to help people with visual impairments to read. Braille characters are formed by raised or indented bumps called cells, which are arranged in a certain way to form words. The system was created by Louis Braille who developed the code after turning blind in childhood. It can commonly… Continue reading Could This Be The Perfect Solution For The Visually-Impaired?
Contact Lenses Are The New Tool For Monitoring Diabetes
For many years, people with diabetes have had to test the level of glucose in their blood through a regular routine of uncomfortable needle pinpricks in their fingers. However this could all be about to change! The University of Washington, in partnership with Microsoft, are in the process of engineering a contact lens design that… Continue reading Contact Lenses Are The New Tool For Monitoring Diabetes
Black Sheep Do Not Follow The Herd – Make Your Differences Known
Showing off our individuality is not always encouraged but it seems to be making a comeback. Creative industries are riding out the economic crisis, so maybe it is time to become a part of it and be innovative ourselves. Simply the Best In Great Britain, we are good at being creative; just take a glance… Continue reading Black Sheep Do Not Follow The Herd – Make Your Differences Known
Five Tips For Getting the Most Out of SharePoint
It’s clear that the future of business efficiency is wrapped up in socially charged collaboration tools. If you’ve been paying attention to enterprise-class social collaboration space for any amount of time, odds are you’ve heard about SharePoint and how it can do wonders for your business. While the latter is very true, you may have… Continue reading Five Tips For Getting the Most Out of SharePoint