Technology in the news – Articles from 2011

Electronics news articles

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nzherald.co.nz online article, 21 December
In what could be a massive breakthrough, scientists may have found the means to beam knowledge directly into our brains, transforming the learning process into a near effortless and automatic activity. Where things get really interesting is the potential mis-use of this discovery as researchers also discovered that their approach worked when test subjects were not aware that they were learning.
Discussion starters:
• Characteristics of Technology: interdisciplinary nature of technology
• Characteristics of Technological Outcomes: proper function / alternative function
BBC News, 30 December
The new year is a time for reflection on the year that has gone before, and to look to the future. In part two of their look ahead to 2012, a range of BBC experts give their insights into the technologies sitting on the horizon.
Discussion starter:
• Digital Technologies: technology in business trends - 'API-sation'; 'real-timeness'; cloud computing - the next wave; biometric security standards