| 1. Forget flat and curved, Samsung’s new display stretches |
| By Shara Tibken, CNET |
| Samsung this week showed off new display technology that looks kind of like a trampoline. The 9.1-inch stretchable OLED display prototype, which Samsung called the first of its kind, can be flexed in two directions, unlike conventional flexible OLED displays that can be formed in only one direction (such as bending, folding or rolling). More» |
| Why This Matters: Just a prototype but still interesting. –Cynthia Wisehart |
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| 2. This mega-sensor makes the whole room smart |
| By Rachel Metz, MIT Technology Review |
| Researchers combined a bunch of different sensors into one small device that can monitor all kinds of activities. More» |
| Why This Matters: Also watch the quite cool video to understand the approach of how a mass of generalized sensors capture data that is then classified by software. –Cynthia Wisehart |
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| 3. Explore America’s stunning marine sanctuaries without getting wet |
| By Dominique Mossbergen, Huffington Post |
| The United States is home to many underwater treasures: the haunting shipwrecks of Thunder Bay, the colorful corals of Gray’s Reef, the barnacle-covered statue of Christ in the Florida Keys. Thanks to an online project spearheaded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, everyone can now experience these underwater wonders in vivid detail. Diving knowledge isn’t required and you won’t even get wet; all you need is a smartphone, tablet or computer. More» |
| Why This Matters: Take a virtual vacation to kickoff the holiday weekend. This wow Virtual Dive Gallery gives you 360-degree views of things that only a tiny fraction of Americans see for real. –Cynthia Wisehart |
