Sunday, October 27, 2013

Super Senses

Technology can be a wonderful thing and really creepy as the same time. Our fingers are pretty good at feeling the things they're currently touching, but not so good at feeling everything else. Scientists have designed a glove that'll allow your digits to feel virtual sensations, like the soothing skin of an alpaca, or the smooth surface of a brand new car, or whatever your imagination might think up. The applications for this are numerous, from highly precise surgery to contact sports. Not only can this thing theoretically transmit different sensations like hot or cold, but the article also mentions that it "could restore sensation to people who have lost their natural skin," like burn victims or amputees. The software developers have really come up with a very useful and relevant idea. But imagine a future where you can't just browse the Internet, but actually touch it. Imagine scrolling down your Tumblr feed and being able to feel the fur of that LOLcat. Oh the possibilities!

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Skype Latest

Microsoft says Skype, its voiceover-IP service, will be included with its Windows 8.1 operating system update when it's released in October. Around 300 million people use Skype on a range of devices. The upgraded OS is expected to have tight integration with Bing, Skype, Internet Explorer, SkyDrive, Outlook.com, Xbox Music, Video and Games. Skype is one of the best internet phone services because it has many features and is available on several different platforms. Another great thing about Skype that the basic services are offered free of charge. This will enable a lot more people to be able to connect with others using the service. It is also extremely popular because it has a variety of applications ranging from just internet phone chatting to business meetings to even interviews. You can try other services but I think that you will find that Skype is one of the best when it comes to voice over internet protocol.