http://www.technovelgy.com/ The inventions of sf writers come to life in today's headlines at Technovelgy.com - where science meets fiction. en-us Copyright 2004-2010, Bill Christensen Surprisingly small, this little robot uses a unique power source and design. (SF in the News)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=2833 This humanoid robot just got an upgrade, and is more childlike than ever. (SF in the News)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=2832 This unmanned military spacecraft is scheduled for launch on April 19th; it will enter orbit, function for up to 270 days and then land on Earth autonomously. (SF in the News)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=2831 The FCC has proposed significant funding for a wireless network for use by police and emergency workers; they might want to read Halting Space to see how to use it. (SF in the News)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=2830 How far away from sfnal darknet farms are we? Farmigo is building up the infrastructure. (SF in the News)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=2829 It's been an important part of e-readers for almost sixty years. (SF in the News)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=2828 This small robot is like a portable serving table. (SF in the News)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=2827 Autonomous vegetable picking machines creeping through fields near you. (SF in the News)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=2826 Ah, how long we've been waiting for a usable jetpack. Remember those sf ideas of yesteryear? (SF in the News)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=2825 Sounds like one of Philip K. Dick's robants. (SF in the News)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=2824 I'm not sure why I'd want a phone with a 3D display, but I'll reserve judgement until I can see one. (SF in the News)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=2822 Six billion gallons of drinkable water are wasted every day. But robots can help. (SF in the News)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=2823 Science fiction writers discuss science and science fiction. (Beyond Technovelgy)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=2196 Giant steampunk mechanical spider Liverpool rampage! That was my alternate title. (Beyond Technovelgy)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=1862 A really bad idea from the folks in advertising. (Beyond Technovelgy)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=1773 Prototype uses sensors woven into the fabric to sense stress and muscle excitation levels. (Beyond Technovelgy)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=1747 Nifty how-to video shows how to frustrate those cameras that are constantly trying to get a picture of your face. (Beyond Technovelgy)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=1724 Any thoughts on what kind of music would be best for a robotic band? (Beyond Technovelgy)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=1719 A farm that uses computer networked information systems to achieve sustainable agriculture in a community. From the 2010 story Freedom (new Technovelgy item)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Content.asp?Bnum=1907 Infinite possibilities built into a game machine. From the 1967 story Return Match (new Technovelgy item)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Content.asp?Bnum=1906 Circuitry in a game that detects winning strategies and then alters the game to make winning more difficult. From the 1967 story Return Match (new Technovelgy item)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Content.asp?Bnum=1905 Artificially intelligent computers that can replicate themselves. From the 1957 story Cities in Flight (new Technovelgy item)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Content.asp?Bnum=1904 The use of artificially intelligent computer systems to learn by monitoring all human interaction within a city. From the 1957 story Cities in Flight (new Technovelgy item)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Content.asp?Bnum=1903 A robotic servant. From the 1953 story The Impossible Planet (new Technovelgy item)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Content.asp?Bnum=1902 A unique gun that is part of the shooter. From the 1985 story The Man Who Never Missed (new Technovelgy item)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Content.asp?Bnum=1900 A small missile that does not need line-of-sight and can move at a slow pace until it finds its target. From the 1968 story Invader on My Back (new Technovelgy item)http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Content.asp?Bnum=1901