This Week In Emerging Technology – July 25th | eWEEK Labs

This Week In Emerging Technology – July 25th

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Jim Rapoza
Jim Rapoza
Jul 25, 2007
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Here are the emerging technology stories for the week of July 23rd.

A Nanomechanical Computer – This is pretty cutting edge stuff, and interesting to anyone who read Neil Stephenson’s Diamond Age. These researchers are just getting started on the ideas behind building a true nanocomputer.

GM’s Volt, a Plug-In Hybrid – My colleague Wayne Rash had the opportunity to take a close look at new pluggable hybrid car from GM. It is actually pretty cool looking.

Playing Footsy With Your Mouse – It’s kid of funny looking but I would be interested in trying one out. I’ve always had a hard time with foot coordination. It’s why I gave up on playing a drum set.<

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