I always like writing about technology-related stuff as I am also a geek who is really into new technological achievements. For this piece of news I used David Reid’s report on this year’s CEBIT show which the BBC journalist attended, of course. This year’s CEBIT, held again in Hannover, was a bit different as some of the major hardware and software manufacturers, e.g. Samsung, were missing. The recession seems to show no mercy to everybody.
As David says, normally there are almost half a million attendees at CEBIT, and even though some of the big players were missing this time, at least the small fish in the pool dared to come out and show what they had up in their sleeves. Amongst the noticeable small companies was David Vision Systems, a firm that introduced a pocket-sized laser scanner. As Sven Molkenstruck from the company said at the conference: „Others are expensive because they require complicated and precise mechanics; our scanning systems consist of standard components that are available at a low price. You take the laser in your hand and sweep it over the object with your hand… this can be used to calculate 3D data. For example for computer games you can include your own 3D models, your own face in a computer game or another virtual environment.” Cool! One can have his or her own laser scanner and have fun at home for an affordable, hopefully inexpensive price.
Blaupunkt and miRoamer came up with a way to create a device that they named the world’s first internet car radio. Imagine a radio in your car with which you can tune into at least 35,000 radio stations across the globe! Isn't it something the Brits would call "Cool beans on toast!"? As Mr Demian of miRoamer explained the way the device works: “You pair your mobile telephone to the actual head unit, and then the head unit uses the mobile phone as the gateway to access the internet. The beauty about internet radio is that it is global. Anyone who has a mobile telephone can use the product. It is a global product, global content and a global audience.”
To find out more of the products of CEBIT, including a voice encryption device that can be connected to your mobile or a remotely-towed, driverless tractor, check out the source below to find the full article.
