Emerging Technologies

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Well, we can completed our last session for COM 435 and today I saw some very interesting emerging technologies that I enjoyed.

First I would like to talk about my emerging technology that I presented on. It is the GeoLife 2.0. Geo Life is a GPS data driven networking site. The really cool thing about it is that its just like Facebook, except everywhere you go and talk about your point of interest, is how you network with people. For example: If i was into working out and cycling classes and I was new to a city, I would log onto my Geo Life account and look at other members and where they go and take cycling courses in that city. I can ask them questions and it can help boost my networking site. Next thing you know, you are friends with that person and have a new cycling buddy!

You have the option of not wanting to respond, and you also have the option to monitor who can see where you go, just like Facebook's privacy settings. This is a really good opportunity to learn your way around a new city in a matter of seconds. This technology is only emerging and is not available for the public yet. It only as about 100 participants who are still working out the kinks in it, and so far they have collected over 7 million GPS points in China, where the technology is being tested.

I would also like to comment on the technologies that I saw today when observing my peers. The Amprius' Silicon Nanowire Anodes in lithium-ion batteries was really interesting to me. It is a way for batteries to be run off of silicon which lasts a lot longer than the regular batteries. It took scientists awhile to figure out how to apply this as a battery because the silicon could break, but they figured out they would use wires to use as the battery. This is great for people like me who are always using their iPod and get annoyed when it runs out of batteries when i need it the most! Another interesting technology I saw was the social desktop. The way that society is forming, it is essential the we find new ways to access information with out having to use the internet. In Tracey Todd's presentation, she explained how the social desktop has URL's already embedded into the system so you can open your ichat, Facebook, email, etc. all on your social desktop. The only issue I can see with this is information overload and the capacity at which your computer can hold all of that information with out crashing! It sounds really cool though. I would def. use it, if it was possible to have on my computer right now.

I enjoyed blogging this semester in COM 435 and have learned a great amount about the technologies around me.

NuFace Device

Hello everyone! Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving break! I know mine was relaxing, but only for 2 days! Other than that, I was doing school work and preparing for my graduation which is only 3 weeks away!

Anyway...back on the topic of beauty, my favorite, NuFace is a new facial toner. I know that I have a few creams in my drawer that all say that they dramatically help the tone of your face, evening it out. I honestly don't really see how peoples skin can have an uneven skin tone, but according to dermatologists, it does!

NuFace uses a gentle low-level current to boost aging muscles. The electrical impulses rehabilitate the muscles and improve circulation, texture, tone and fine lines. It does this by increasing blood flow and accelerates cell turnover, which stimulates collagen and reduces the signs of aging. Don't all woman want this?! I mean, if you can post pone looking old in the future, I am all for it!

They great thing about this is that it offers professional results in your own home. It only takes five minutes to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and fix your tone! If you end up using it regularly it helps strengthen the muscles in your face and rejuvenates your complexion.

As usual, with any innovative beauty product that actually works, it is pricey. You can read about NuFace Here.

Clarisonic Skin Care System

When you wash your face with your hands, do you feel as if it actually washed properly? Or when you use a toner afterwards, are you wiping away your makeup, dirt, etc?

If you feel this way, this Clarisonic Skin Care System is a deep facial cleanser. It is a brush that is clinically proven to be more than twice effective than just washing your face with your hands. The outer brush and the inner brush create a deep cleansing zone, which makes the pores release dirt, oil, and other gross things. The brush moves back and forth more than 300 movements per second to be able to do this.

It can remove makeup, and increases product absorption AND improves the look of blemishes, dryness, pores, and aging.It says that one study revealed that after just four weeks of using this, over 80 percent of the people notices healthier looking skin and 94 percent said that had softer skin.. 70 percent said they had smaller pores.

The reason why I am writing about this is because I believe that everyone should feel great about themselves no matter what. I always feel as if when I wash my face with my hands that I am adding bacteria to my face because I am rubbing my hands all over it, although there is soap involved. I am going to look into this brush more, and hopefully I will have it in my hands very soon!

Metropolis Technology S-Nano Ionic Digital Wet/Dry Flat Iron

As I have posted about before, hair products are a huge part of my life. Being on TV and online appearances via skype, I am constantly having to have my hair done. I cant just roll out of bed, and have my hair look as miraculous as I want it it! ( I wish it was that easy) It takes me a long time to blow dry, and then straighten my hair or curl it, about on average, an hour and a half long.

This new wet/dry iron is a hair straightener! The reason why it is so innovative is because the Metropolis S-Nano Silver Ionic Digital Wet and Dry Flat Iron, lets you skip the blow drying process and straighten your towel-dried hair. The plates on the iron contain air vents which release moisture. The Ionic technologies created hair that is shinier, smoother and leave you split end-free.

I do not own this very own product, but I guarantee you I will be asking for it for Christmas! It it can cut the time of doing my hair, then I am all for it! It is a little pricey. There are some websites out there that have this straightener on sale for around 100 dollars, but what I have seen for the most part is around $200.00

You can purchase this item on this website, which is where I found them to be discounted!

BUY HERE

Oscar Blandi Colore Pen

So, Ive been talking to my mom about new beauty technologies and if she has tried anything recently. Not to my surprise, she said that she has. Woman when they are older are concerned about grey in their hair and how it always seems to show the most around the ears and hair line.

As many woman know, coloring your hair is very time consuming and expensive when done well and professionally. My mom told me about this color pen which touches your roots up and conceals strands of gray hair. The reason why this is so innovative is because it doesnt use ammonia or peroxide. It also is strong enough to stick to your hair instantly, but gentle enough that it wont stain your hair. It comes out in the shower, and can sustain a little drizzle of rain, if it happens to do so when you are outside.

Oscar Blandi is the mastermind behind this. He has one of the most trendy salons in New York City. This color pen he has created has sold all across the country, and to my surprise, there are a few of them in my house at home! It is very inexpensive. Around $23.00. You can buy this product and other products at amazon.com or sephora.com

The reason why I believe this product is innovative and successful is not only because my mother uses it, but also because it is a very creative technology! To get my hair colored, it costs about $200.00. This doesn't even include a haircut and style. With this pen costing only around $23.00, it can allow people to save some extra money every month.

I find this product to be very creative and I think that it is a great creation in the beauty world for people who color their hair, but are looking for an inexpensive route every other month!

T3 Bespoke Featherweight

Are you tired of the time and effort it takes into blow drying your hair? After you've blow dried it, do you have to use a hair straightener in order to get all the frizz out to make it look shinny and sleek? Well, if you are tired of all of these things and much more, then this new innovative beauty product is right for you!

I have long thick hair, so I am always wanting to have perfect looking hair, but dread the blow drying process. When I found out about this new blow drying, the T3 Bespoke Featherweight, I had to go out and buy one! It honestly works. It has cut my blow drying experience in half and I no longer have to use my hair straightener to make it less frizzy.

It won Allure Magazines Prestigous Best of Beauty Award. It has two patented features:

• The Flawless™ technology that uses Tourmaline negative ions to break down water molecules into tiny droplets for faster evaporation.
• The softAire™ flow system that features infrared energy to heat hair — not air — allowing 60 percent faster performance than other hairdryers.

The best thing about this product is that it literally weighs less than a can of soda. it is so light and doesn't hurt your arm or give you a head ache. It is a little pricey ladies and gents (200.000 USD), but for all that it does, its worth your bucks! I promise :)

Tanda Professional Skincare System

The Tanda Professional Skincare System is for the use of acne and anti-aging. This particular skin care system is innovative because it features two treatment heads that deliver powerful resulrs from the use of breakthrough LED technology.

The Clear Acne Light Therapy Treatment Head uses blue LED light that effectively kills the acne-causing bacteria which clogs pores, and it also treats current blemishes and prevents breakouts. In one study, ninety-percent of the people said that it helped existing acne and helped prevent future breakouts.

The Regenerate Anti-Aging Light Therapy Treatment Head uses red LED light to helps improve skin texture, color, and tone while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. In a study, ninety-two percent of the people said that their skin felt more rejuvenated and smooth.

The reason why these two different (red/blue) light therapies work is because when colors are perceived, the eye is detecting bands of wavelengths within the visible light. Humans can see visible light from violent through red. This is why the blue and red are used for different aspects on the skin.

You can buy Tanda Professional Skin Care Systems online.

I personally think that this is a great way to make your skin feel good and for you to feel better about your skin. Like most things in life- it is expensive, but worth your bucks if you look at the percentage that it has worked on.