Thanks, Engadget

Check out this incredible NYT story about emerging printer technology, which can print 3d objects such as housewares, toys etc. from home. 3 dimensional designs will be downloaded from the Internet, and everything from a customized Barbie dolls to a replacement dishwasher rack will conceivably be possible to inexpensively create at home. Bill Gross’ IdeaLab company Desktop Factory is an early pioneer.

San Jose-based Provina has raised $4 million, led by VantagePoint Venture Partners, to market its software and home wine making machine - the WinePod, which retails for $3,499. The machine and software control the fermentation and appropriate aging temperature, which determine the customized taste of the wine. Premium quality grapes can be ordered from the best regions in California.

News release available here.

British Greenbottle has developed a patent-pending, biodegradable, plastic packaging, which is made of corn starch.  The biodegradable inner-bladder is protected by fully recycled cardboard, in an innovative two-part system.

Be sure to check out this 6 minute Intel sponsored video of where technology is going.

Also, there’s a second video here demonstrating future mobile technology [click here]

Finally, check out this video of an ultra mobile device set to be unveiled in 2008.