Will traditional media still be around in 20 years? Will we still wait to see what's in the TV guide? Or will it all go through our remote IQ box? Will it know intrinsically what we're in the mood for and what we like? Will we-media really come into its own and we will be more interested in what we (our friends, our family, etc...) create than what is create 'for us'? Where will our daily news come from? How
Come along to a dinner discussion where some of NSW top futures practioners discuss the future of foresight for 2007 and into the future. Starting with a visual display of reenactments of scenrios built for 2020 and other noted futurists discussing their ideas for the future of foresight. Come and discuss the future of futures over dinner...
Enano is the most energy efficient desktop computer as well as being the World's smallest desktop. Developed for people who don’t require a high powered system and allows people to continue with all their normal virtual interactions whilst still being eco-friendly. It is actually so energy efficient that it exceeds the current energy star rating requirements for laptops. The enano uses only 20 - 25 watts per hour compared to the normal system which creates a lot of heat and
From the notes on the fridge, to the family corkboard or whiteboard, Phillips have developed a stylish ‘mirror’ that transforms itself into an electronic touch screen family message centre. This is the first of the ‘simplicity’ range of concept innovations that are shaping the future of technology. Through In Touch, members of the household view messages left in text or video format, which are posted directly onto the device or sent remotely. When illuminated, the screen also includes
In a World where we have hardly enough time to eat, drink, sleep and go to work and with a new generation of kids that highly visual and don’t ever read books Play Away Books have come up with a solution. PlayAway Books are like little iPods that contain books such as John Grisham’s “The Broker” and Dan Brown’s “The Da Vinci Code”. These read the books to you, easy for traveling, they are small and lightweight and you
What is the fastest growing category of gaming? With PC games on a steep decline (from 47million in 2004 to 38million in 2005) Casual gaming is on the rise. Causal games (the 5-minute diversions that take up to 2-hours) are now enjoyed by close to 100 million PC users. Added to this is the tens of million consumers who play them on their mobiles and PDAs.
Toppan Printing in Japan have successfully developed a nano text printing technology enabling one to print over 20 holographic characters within a space of approximately 80 micron (width of a human hair). This level of security will be highly effective against counterfeiting. A full market release is expected at the end of this year, once mass production begins.
Due to faster wireless networks, more capable phones and growing popularity in data services the mobile ad-space is ready to begin. Many companies are beginning to position themselves building mobile-sized banner ads for major brands such as Burger King and Toyota. What could this mean for us? Our phone is constantly with us and currently we are already oversaturated with marketing and advertising. Could this begin the backlash against advertising or will it see the decrease in mobile costs due
These are days of foundation knowledge for a springboard into and extended innovation and foresight program. Designed to give managers an overview of the most relevant and useful tools in strategy. Perfect for new managers or those moving from operational areas into more strategic roles – and isn’t that every management role in this rapidly changing environment? Part of an overall program on innovation and foresight, this day ensures that managers know how to use common strategic tools and concepts
These are days of foundation knowledge for a springboard into an extended innovation and foresight program. Designed to give managers an overview of the most relevant and useful tools in strategy. Perfect for new managers or those moving from operational areas into more strategic roles – and isn’t that every management role in this rapidly changing environment? Part of an overall program on innovation and foresight, this course ensures that managers
