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"Invisible" Airplanes Future airplane passengers could have a transparent experience during their flights. Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is offering a glimpse into aviation's future — 2050, specifically — when passengers might benefit from holographic pods, cabins with bionic structures coated with a biopolymer membrane, "which controls the amount of natural light, humidity and temperature, providing opacity or transparency on command and eliminating the need for windows" while giving passengers "360-degree views of the skies." Additionally, walls will transform by light. As the Future By Airbus website boasts, materials that range from morphing to self-reliant will be incorporated. While these concepts may seem remarkable to us now, as technology shifts, this could one day be the norm of aviation experience. (Additional source: AOL Travel News )

Opening a credit card is much more difficult for customers at one Russian bank. Prospective cardholders must get past a lie-detecting ATM machine first. The device, which operates with a voice-analysis system, is able to discern truthful customers from dishonest ones by contrasting a sampling of recordings of law enforcement databases that include voices of people who were lying, tech site Gizmodo explains. "The software detects nervousness or emotional distress, possible indications that a credit applicant is dissembling," the New York Times reports. In addition to voice analysis, the machine can also scan faces in 3-D, and store fingerprints. Speech Technology Center developed the system, which is currently employed at Sberbank, Russia's largest retail bank (partially owned by the Russian government).

Protect Your Wii Accessories

Wii remote accessories are add ons you can use to complement your Wii gaming system. They can add a lot of extra realism and enjoyment to your games. It is also a good idea to protect your Wii console and accessories from getting dirty or damaged. Your system and accessories are bound to get a lot of heavy use and are susceptible to getting over heated, dropped, scratched or dirty. There are actually accessories for your accessories to help you keep your Wii console and all your components clean and in good working order. A USB Cooling fan is a great way to protect your Wii console from over heating. For serious gamers out there who spend hour after hour in front of your Wii, this remote accessory is a must. The Nintendo Wii does emit a lot of heat, so you need to make sure you have plenty of ventilation. The USB Cooling Fan simply plugs into a USB port on the Wii console. The fan sucks hot air out through a vent in the console. This keeps your console from overheating during times of extended use. Silicone skins for Nunchuk Controllers and Nintendo Remotes will help to prevent dirt and grime from getting on your remotes. Your controllers are handled a lot and can end getting tossed around the room, so it is important to protect them from damage and dirt. There is no difficult assembly or installation, and they come designed with open slots for the buttons, so it won’t affect your performance. They will not only help to keep your controllers clean, but will also help to improve your grip and protect it from dents and scratches. They also come in a wide array of colors including patterns and two toned, in addition to solid colors. There are even skins that glow in the dark. There are also other types of shields made from harder materials, although the silicone skin ones are the most popular.

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