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What the Tech?! Project Fi

Quick Summary Project Fi, n; Google’s newest code-named venture, a wireless phone network. Like many other secret Google ventures (Project Loon, Project Ara), Project Fi seems to be aimed at developing smartphone markets; the service is rumored to offer pay-per-gigabite plans…

What the Tech?! Hashflags

Quick Summary Hashflags, n; A flag emoticon corresponding with a country’s hashtag, introduced in anticipation of the World Cup. A variation on Twitter’s popular ‘hashtags,’ hashflags are an added Easter egg for fans following the international football competition. Whatever country you want to…

What the Tech?! Lytro’s Illum Camera

Quick Summary   Lytro Illum, n;A mirrorless camera that can refocus photos after they’re taken. The Illum is built using a light field sensor, which captures direction of light rays in addition to the basic color and intensity of traditional cameras.…

What the Tech?! Multi-hop Mesh Networking

Quick Summary Never heard of it? It’s all around. Multi-hop Mesh Networking, v;Using connected devices within range of each other to create a network of connections to the Internet. A mesh network is a web of linked devices working together to provide…

What the Tech?! eyePhone

Quick Summary Virtual reality is the next big trend in phones. eyePhone*, n;An experimental device that melds virtual reality headsets with the technology you love on your phone. Instead of carrying around a lightweight phone, the eyePhone will fit heavily around…