Quadcopters (uses)

1. transferring power to lightbulbs through the air, like a flying power outlet. http://www.techthefuture.com/energy/scientists-turn-quadcopters-into-flying-power-stations/ 
2. hover bike (uses the same tech as quad copters, but can carry a much greater weight. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2737833/Fly-like-Stormtrooper-Amazing-video-showcases-futuristic-hoverbike-set-sale-not-size-set-45-000.html
3. Multiple quad copters catch and throw balls by moving together like a swarm.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWzt0COWnJo
4. Quadcopters and airplanes fly and navigate obstacles autonomously. http://www.acceler8or.com/2012/11/encouraging-developments-in-quadcopters-w-lots-of-video/
5. using xbox kinect to make qudcopters follow gestures. http://www.acceler8or.com/2011/12/quadrotors-will-do-everything-well-almost/
6. quadcopter that uses gps to navigate. http://www.gizmag.com/3d-robotics-iris-gps-guided-quadcopter-drone/28818/

Security

I was thinking about security today, and how reliant it has become on technology. In my law class we watched a video of three scam artists and how they robbed a bank. The security cameras were in place, but that did not stop them from stealing a $35,000 rolex. We are rolling in to an age where almost everything is connected to the internet. Online security will become a huge industry of it's own in the future. The current security systems rely on complex mathematical algorithms to encrypt data. This will only go so far. we need a better way to defend our privacy. You need something that can be transfered to other people, but can not be just simply guessed. A method of protecting your computer that I thought of is that a mechanical trigger would begin any downloads, to ensure a safe computer. also, a fake projection of the computer could be used to download the file and check for damage. I will think on this further.

Tech 2013

Surfing the web these past few days, I have been seeing a whole lot of "Best of 2013" reviews for all sorts of stuff, from Movies, to TV shows, to youtube videos. I thought, why not come up with a list o my own personal best of 2013 technology and science developments. I will keep the list to a short 5 items due to my poor memory, in no particular order whatsoever.

5. Google Glass: This google product gained quite a bit of popularity because of it's diversion from the meta of modern technology. The concept in and of itself of an "iron-man"-like way to gather more detailed information about your surroundings, and a hands free device, is what I believe had the biggest impact on everyone's imaginations. Other than that it seems to have the same capabilities as a smartphone. I put it in my top 5 list because I think that it is a fairly large step forward in the way humans will use technology in the future, and the full cyborg transformation. ;)

4. Drones: This year was big for drone technology. The government amended it's drone policy, and perfected military warfare and espionage drones. The quad-copter personal mini drones grew in popularity, for recreational use. Even Amazon launched it's delivery via drone experiment. To me, the future seems optimistic in this field. I can just imagine swarms of drones zooming through cities to windows of high rise apartment windows, carrying pizza. Of course, it would sound like living in a bee hive, but the luxury of laziness has it's drawbacks.

3. Graphene Aerogel: I loved this news when it came out in march. Chinese scientists developed a material so light that it can sit on a dandelion without causing any damage. It is the world's lightest substance. this definitely deserves the top five list, despite it's lack of popularity, because it has so many applications. This will be used in the future in all aviation, scientific instruments, and environmental defense, bcause it is just so versatile. One can never have something light enough in engineering.