Virtual Chill Out Going Worlwide

Can’t choose between The Alps, Kilimanjaro or Himalayas for your next vacation? No time for holidays? – Now you can have it all and be on all the peaks on the same time!!

As a result of converging Aster Global Digital Elevation map and NASA satellite in SSX Snowboarding game, that is coming out now –  on 2nd of March in Europe, you can now snowboard on all greatest peak’s of The World any time of day from almost any location.

A virtual helicopter with deliver you to any peak, were you can have great time with your friends from all around the world or just chill out and recharge alone.

Curious how it works in more technical and practical means?

 

 

 

One system, an infinite number of uses

Internet of things is starting its implantation, so we are not yet capable to imagine which will be the applications of it. There are many projects in course in which the Internet of things could play a main role:  a more responsible use of resources, a creation of a warning system for monetary transferences or even prevention of natural disasters’ consequences.

Do you want to discover what is coming? Check the following article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/18/sunday-review/the-internet-gets-physical.html?pagewanted=all

By Aneley Lampugnani

Intelligent wireless sensors.

Today all countries, individuals, and companies seek to reduce energy consumption. The aim of governments is to achieve sustainability in the environment and the companies and individuals to reduce energy costs.
The company Enlighted Inc. released a product dedicated to reducing the power consumption of light.

Using sensors coupled to the lamps, you can regulate the power consumption. The sensors are connected to a system for preventing the excess energy. Each sensor makes a decision every few minutes to ensure the most efficient use of energy.

If you want more information, check it here:

http://gigaom.com/cleantech/the-internet-of-things-energy/

There are other less complex mechanisms, which soon will be used in homes, such as who created the company PG & E. This mechanism provides real-time electricity and gas consumption.Thus, the consumer may account for the amount of energy consumed daily.

If you are interested in this innovation, read the entire article.

http://www.fierceenergy.com/story/pge-supports-smart-meter-opt-out-program/2011-12-22