Using Music To Reach The Memories Of Alzheimer’s Patients

Transcendental Tunes combines RFID technology (in the form of a golden, translucent gem) and a retro-looking wooden audio device to play digital music that releases the memories held captive by the mind in Alzheimer’s patients.


August 1, 2010
Gadgets

An RFID Globe That Controls A Google Earth Tablet

Google Earth’s an incredible (and incredibly useful) piece of software, but there’s still something to be said for the good old, three-dimensional globe. This one not only celebrates the brass-detailed spheres of yore, but controls Google Earth for good measure.


July 24, 2010
Gadgets

Walmart Wants To Track Underwear With RFID Tags

Theft of underwear and jeans must be a pretty big issue for Walmart stores considering that the company wants to track each garment using RFID tags. All that stands in this plan’s way is some itsy-bitsy privacy concerns.