This will the first instance of the series I am planning to publish: The overview about what has happened today that will translate into a leap for us. There we go:

1. Samsung’s one-month lasting fuel cell setup for laptops: Samsung seems like harvesting what it continually invested in innovation and design. On top of their sleek handsets and flat panel TVs, they have come up with a big innovation in the power area of mobile computing, where next to no big leaps have been recorded for decades. Although there are experimental news going around about fuel cells and their potential, none of them was striking and close-to-commercialization enough like Samsung’s. Engadget reports that Samsung unveiled a new fuel cell based docking station for laptops, providing one-month of power charge with a single fuel cell cartridge. Neglecting the details of lap-top’s power consumption specifications that was subject to use with the fuel cell installation, “1 month of power supply” is inarguably striking.
2. Invisible High-Performance Transistors: Don’t pass the section ’cause you think it is about rocket science. Ok, the underlying tech might be, but we are interested in its implications. Nature Materials Nov ‘06 issue has an article on the latest developments regarding transparent, high-performance transistors that can be assembled inexpensively on both glass and plastics, sourcing from Northwestern University. CIO reports that this technology will enable the production of car windshields that displays a map to destination or military goggles with all necessary targeting and range information right in front of the eye. My expectation is to see and read information on directly contact lenses and make access to information 100% location and situation free. Research Professor has established the startup company -Polyera-, which does not have a website at the time of this post. I recommend you to keep an eye on it…