Check out this link for the full list and information.

Interesting glimpse into a possible digital future…

[thanks, Duncan Riley]

Imagine a virtual world that is identical to the real world. Virtual Sphere has developed a locomotion sphere wherein users can move through a virtual space, as they would in real life.

Check out this video about a proposed megacity pyramid to be constructed in Tokyo Bay. 24 eighty story skyscrapers would be constructed within it, accommodating a population the size of San Francisco. As Donald Trump says, “If you are going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big.” [thanks, Gizmodo for the tip]

Check out this CNBC segment featuring Lego’s innovation efforts. The Company actively solicits ideas from its customers, and customers even vote on the products they would buy, to assist Lego with product development priorities.

You can imagine the advertising possibilities with this 3M display technology…

A Discovery Channel feature on the possibility of developing a time machine.

Finally, a 1939 video for the World’s Fair, which presents a vision of the futuristic world of 1960!

Business Week has a feature about an MIT Media Lab city car concept, which is inspired by stackable airport luggage carts.

For more information, click here.

I also discovered a Popular Science feature of cool concept vehicles.

A 400 horse power, all electric vehicle with an extendable payload bed:

A 4 seater, high performance, electric vehicle, with hub motors, and aerodynamic design, which takes advantage of high-speed airflow:

A modular family car:

Be sure to watch this video of a solar power plant in Seville, Spain, a glimpse into the future.

Also, Solar Electricity Vehicles is developing vehicle solar technology, so a hybrid vehicle can be 30% more efficient. At a cost of $2,000-$4,000, the cost is estimated to be recuperated within 2-3 years, with tax incentives.

I’ve already posted a video demo of tabletop technology, which relates to the recent announcement at D, which has been covered extensively elsewhere.

Engadget roundup here.

TechCrunch profile here.

Video demo here.

Now imagine if the table display integrated 3d holographic display technology like SeeReal Technologies is developing. So, you could essentially navigate and compute in a 3D space with your hands. Now imagine if this technology integrated seamless voice recognition and gesture recognition technology too. That would be a killer-app.

Interesting online UI research study - Don’t Click It - developed by the Institute of Interactive Research.

Flash-enabled rollover functionality is relatively pervasive these days, but most fundamental website and desktop UI’s still require clicking for navigation.

European company Loftcube has developed a modular unit, which is specifically designed for the rooftop of buildings. The high-end version, with a bathroom and kitchen is US $180,000, and can be delivered either by helicopter or crane. Wouldn’t it be cool to live on a city rooftop?