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Volume 27
In this Issue: News from our blog- CES 2014, Happy 30th Birthday Macintosh, Amazon Anticipatory Shipping, Harvesting Energy from Internal Organs, and 3d Printing Houses

Inverselogic at CES 2014

What's trending in tech for 2014

Every year we are excited to see new and emerging tech from around the world at CES. Here are some of the most popular technologies and gadgets found at this year's consumer electronics show. Check out our full photo album on our blog post, International CES 2014 in Pictures.


Curved Displays

Flexible screens and 4K TVs were huge this year (literally and figuratively). LG showed off their OLED curved display (at right) and Samsung unveiled their 105in 4K at the show as well as a curved TV that can switch from curved to flat with the push of a button. 

"While curved 4K TVs are a cool concept and have amazing image quality, I don't think their described benefits will ever justify the current price tags for the general market." - Ara
 

Smart Home Technology

Homes of the future will get smarter with systems that allow consumers to control and monitor more aspects of the home from anywhere. We saw appliances that connect to smartphone apps, automated security systems, and more.  

"We have the Nest thermostat and as simple as that is I love it and am beyond spoiled now since I can turn on the heater from my couch or from work  and the house can be warm before I get there! I can see what a great market there is out there for smart home tech, especially security related equipment." - Arpineh N.


3D Printing

The booths in 3D printing displayed a variety of objects printed with plastic- from bunnies in a rainbow of colors to dental models. The possible uses and applications for these machines are endless.

Makerbot, the creators of the Makerbot Replicator and Digitizer showed off a new smaller and more affordable Makerbot Mini model. The 3D printer will cost $1,375. No word on when it will be available for purchase.
 

Connected Cars

Automakers showed up to CES with everything from concept cars to auto accessories and fuel cell engines.

Chevrolet's decision to add a performance tracking option on the new Corvette adds to the list of reasons why it was named car of the year. The option is conveniently integrated into the car and its features are informative, useful, and tailors to their customers' needs.


Virtual Reality 3D Gaming

While we didn't get in the huge line to test out the Oculus Rift, we did try out Sony's HMZ-T3Q 3D gaming headset. 

"These 3D headsets take players out of the real world for a more immersive gaming experience. I think they are steadily improving and will eventually become a huge part of the industry, especially for serious gamers." -Hannah K.
 

Macintosh Turns 30

On January 24, 2013, the Apple Macintosh turned 30. The Macintosh was the first mass-marketed personal computer with a graphical user interface and mouse. To commemorate this anniversary, Apple posted a video and interactive timeline to their page
After much searching, Inverselogic was lucky enough to acquire a 128K Macintosh recently. When it arrived we tested out its Paint program for fun and it delivered a healthy dose of nostalgia.

 


Amazon to Ship Orders Before You Purchase

If you're a regular Amazon shopper, or even a Prime member, you are probably familiar with the speed at which Amazon delivers customer orders. If their experimentation with Prime short-distance delivery drones and their recent addition of Sunday deliveries wasn't enough to prove their dedication to expedited shipping, their latest patent will. 

In late December Amazon's patent filing for "Anticipatory Shipping" was approved. Amazon seems to know its customers so well that they plan to start shi
pping their next orders before they are even purchased. The anticipatory shipping system would send out merchandise from fulfillment centers to designated hubs without specifying a deliver address. En route to their destinations, these shipments will receive their final delivery addresses. 
 

Nano-Ribbons Power Pacemakers

Pacemakers run on batteries which require replacement every five to ten years. A recent study with piezoelectric nano-ribbon technology could change all that. Researchers at the University of Illinois hope to one day power biomedical devices with flexible ribbons which harvest energy from the natural movements of internal organs, therefore eliminating the need to surgically remove these devices' batteries. Visit the blog for the full story.


3D Printing Houses

A professor at USC has developed a giant 3D printer concept that could potentially build houses using digital floor plans. The technology, named Contour Crafting, would automate the construction process, turning layers of concrete into the floorplan of a home in just 24 hours. As the machine applies layers of concrete, the conduits for electricity, plumbing and air conditioning are embedded into the building.

The potential to build commercial properties in such a short amount of time and even apply the technology to homes of the future in space, make Contour Crafting one of the most interesting developments in 3D printing technology.

Volume 27

January 2014

In this issue:
 
International CES 2014
 
Macintosh Turns 30

Amazon Wants to Ship Your Orders
Before You Purchase Them

 
Harvesting Energy from
Internal Organs

 
Technology for
3D Printing Houses

 
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