This week was one of the busiest weeks of the summer as Google’s ex employees have just released a new search engine called Cuil, now we know for sure that there is water on Mars and Sir Richard Branson unveiled his White Knight Two which soon will take passengers into space.
Also this week, Sony released PS3 Firmware Update 2.42 while Apple released iTunes 7.7.1 Software Update. Google Street View was approved in the UK and we learned that insurance companies will watch your driving habits with the help of a high-tech device. Another interesting fact is that your gadgets and laptops can be seized by federal agents at the border (we are kind of annoyed by this thing).
The future sounds great as we will be able to transport ourselves with a Magic Tricycle, with MAG the magnetic car concept while Toyota unveiled the Winglet, the personal transport assistance robot, and we saw a really cool cellphone concept called Plica that could compete against the iPhone if it enters on the market.
Former Google Engineers Released A New Search Engine - Cuil
The creators of this search engine claim that Cuil is better than Google but we saw that for the moment they are completely wrong.
White Knight Two Unveiled In Mojave Desert
It seems like we will be able to visit space thanks to Sir Richard Branson and his White Knight Two, however, the price only allows rich people to afford it for the moment, but if I had $200,00 I would go for two and a half hours in space, enough time to experience five minutes of weightlessness.
A while ago, the Pheonix Lander found some evidence that there is water on Mars, but after more research and some incredible photos NASA announced that there is water on Mars. Now, we have to wait and see if it supports life.
Insurance Companies To Watch Your Driving Habits Using a High-Tech Device
In order to set up a price for your insurance, auto insurance companies will use a high-tech monitoring device that records all your driving habits. Of course, they only want to make the price higher but if it will make drivers to drive slower and safer, then it’s a good thing.
Plica Concept Threatens iPhone With Two Touchscreens
This cellphone concept is as functional as a mini-laptop and it features two touchscreens - one for keyboard and one to view your applications. However, you can view images and all the other stuff on both screens at twice the resolution. It remains to see if it will be released and if can really destroy the iPhone.
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