subject: Www.batterylaptoppower.com , A Laptop Battery That Charges Itself [print this page] HOUSTON - The days of a laptop batteries that re-charge on their own and holographic 3D mobile phones could be here in less than five years, according to IBM. This and more in todays Tech Minute
Amazon Patents De-gifting Feature
Amazon.com has patented a feature that would let you block bad gifts before you receive them. The websites expected to unveil a system that would let you set a list of rules for gifts, so if someone orders something for you and you dont like it, it would automatically convert the item into a gift card.
We didnt use gravitational time dilation to figure out what youll be using in the future. On display at this years Consumer Electronics Show were several manufacturers mock-ups of the smarter home and car. At the heart of it all was a little piece of technology that will change the way we consume energy and power our devices: the lithium-ion battery.
Back to the Future Video Game
A video game based on the hit Back of the Future films is out for PC and Apple computers. The game takes place six months after the end of the third film and includes your favorite characters. Some of the characters voices are even played by the original actors. Of course, it also has the famous Delorean time machine. A PlayStation version will be available in early 2011. Check it out: http://www.batterylaptoppower.com
IBM Predicts Top Tech by 2015
Lastly, IBM has predicted what technological items will be available by the year 2015. It includes holographic cell phones that let you see the person youre talking to in 3D and laptop batteries that you never have to plug into the wall (they re-charge using kinetic energy). For commuters, IBM says there will be computer programs that use algorithms and real-time traffic info to forecast traffic jams before they happen. Watch IBMs video: http://www.batterylaptoppower.com
