Technoblog Archive

Cellphone smart futuristic device what lies in the future for phones.

THE FUTURE OF THE CELLPHONE

The phone in your pocket is becoming an AI co-pilot! Forget basic apps; new "agentic" tech plans trips and runs your life. While flexible screens offer freedom, the cost is deep data integration. Are you ready for a device that knows you better than you know yourself?

Illustration speculating on the future of Christmas Shopping.

THE FUTURE OF BLACK FRIDAY

It may be that, before long, there will no longer be a distinction between "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday." Maybe it'll be "Cyber Everything!" Here's an interesting look at where our after-Thanksgiving shopping for Christmas might be headed.

A self-driving car moves through a futuristic cityscape.

READY TO BECOME A PASSENGER?

With driver-assist vehicles already on the road, how long will it be before the majority of cars and trucks chauffeur us wherever we want to go. And what are the implications for safety and affordability? Let's dive in and explore this important part of our future.

The story of the discovery of a long-lost Disney short, and the lesson it teaches.

THE LESSON OF CRANKY THE COG

The world is stunned by the discovery of an 80-year old cartoon short that predicts the dire consequences of future technology. Read the story and learn the sobering lesson it teaches about the world, right here and right now.

Image of futuristic modular furniture in an adaptive home setting.

SMART CLOTHING

Imagine a future where your clothing may eventually be "smarter than you are." OK, that could be a bit of a stretch, but the sun has already come up smart clothes (a number of years ago), and they're getting smarter all the time. Where are we headed?

Image of futuristic modular furniture in an adaptive home setting.

THE ROBOT BUTLER

Somehow, the idea of a robot whose favorite thing in life is waiting on us hand and foot has a certain appeal that's hard to ignore. Are they coming? Here are some insights.

Image of futuristic modular furniture in an adaptive home setting.

THE ADAPTIVE HOME

Furniture is evolving from static objects to fluid, "responsive systems." Smart tech, self-assembling materials (like HygroShape wood), and the circular economy are creating spaces that adapt to you.

Image illustrating decentralized social networks and immersive AR/VR experiences.

THE POST-PLATFORM ERA

The social media landscape is transforming from centralized platforms to a decentralized, specialized, and immersive ecosystem, driven by DSNs, AR, and AI-driven social commerce, promising user control and authenticity.

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THE TV OF THE FUTURE

Beyond 4K, we explore technologies like holographic displays, volumetric video, and AI personalization that are transforming passive watching into an immersive experience.

Image illustrating CRISPR gene editing and its ethical weighing scale.

GENE-EDITING MIRACLES

The molecular scissors of CRISPR-Cas9 promise to cure genetic diseases and revolutionize medicine. We explore this hopeful technology, detailing how it works and facing the clear-eyed dangers it poses to health equity and morality.