Tag: technology

new alarm clock technology

There’s a new clock radio called Ambient Mist that can also get news and data feeds like weather that are transmitted over a nation-wide wireless network.  But what’s even cooler is that the device has its own e-mail address, so friends can send you messages that appear on-screen.

clock radio - Ambient Mist

Imagine the fun you could have with sending messages to people’s alarm clock!  Things like:

“Get up, you lazy bum!”
“Are you gonna be late AGAIN?”
“I pity the fool!”
“The weather forecast is chili today and hot tamale.”
“I’ve got gas!”

a new robotic suit, plus some enhancements

In the news, a man has created the world’s smallest helicopter.  I’d like one of these.  It sure would be an easy way to get around town!

And while I’m dreaming, I’d like to combine it with this exoskeleton robotic suit that the military has developed.  It multiples your strength and endurance by as many as 20 times.  The microprocessors in this suit can respond in almost real-time, so it actually follows your natural movements.

They both have battery life of about 30 minutes, which isn’t enough for the plans I have.  I’d want to add some type of pulse laser or plasma gun to it, but those really drain the power quickly!  I’m thinking they need to employ some type of mini-fusion reactor (in a bulletproof case, of course).  I’d also want a taser feature, with variable power control from “that tickles” to “that ain’t right”.  I’d also want a rapid-fire launcher that can be equipped with various projectiles such as potatoes or grenades.  And this suit should include a tea-maker.  🙂

What kind of add-ons would you want in a robotic suit?