Saturday, February 12, 2011

Thought-Controlled PCs, Robot Maids, Cyberzombies--They're on the Way

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February 12, 2011
Talk Nerdy to Me
In case touchscreen cellphones, paper-thin 3D television sets, and the ability to wirelessly download anything on the go aren't futuristic enough for you, just be patient. The next few years are bound to be packed with mind-boggling technological innovations such as thought-controlled PCs, 1000-core CPUs, driverless (flying?) cars, and, of course, cyberzombies. You gotta be prepared for the cyberzombies. One way to start is to take a look at our "Future of Computing: Ten Competing Visions" slideshow, where you can learn about cyberzombies, supercomputers with 15TB of RAM, and RFID implants.
--Senior Editor Tim Moynihan

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