The Future Of....

  • The Future Of... Composting

    Take a closer look at your trash before you toss it. Can it go in your compost pile? It's not just for food and yard trimmings any more. One day, you may be able to throw most of your car parts...

    September 8, 2011, 11:53am PDT | Length: 00:03:58

    The Future Of... Composting
  • The Future Of... Shopping

    What store has the new iPad in stock? Who has the best deal on platform beds? Where can I buy Lady Gaga's sunglasses? In the future, technology will put the answer to these questions at your...

    April 11, 2011, 9:25am PDT | Length: 00:03:13

    The Future Of... Shopping
  • The Future Of... Credit Cards

    They're a modern-day must. Anyone who's ever forgotten their credit card at home or worse, lost it, knows exactly how crucial that piece of plastic truly is. With rampant fraud and ID theft...

    February 9, 2011, 3:05pm PST | Length: 00:03:57

    The Future Of... Credit Cards
  • The Future Of... Solar Cells

    High oil prices and the BP spill are just two real reminders of how energy dependent we truly are, but tomorrow's solar technology promises cleaner power at lower costs. ZDNet correspondent Sumi...

    January 11, 2011, 12:00am PST | Length: 00:03:37

    The Future Of... Solar Cells
  • The Future Of... Kitchen Counters

    Tablet computers may be the gadget of the moment, but what if you could turn any surface in your home into an interactive hot zone? Intel's Oasis technology recognizes ordinary objects instantly...

    December 16, 2010, 11:26am PST | Length: 00:03:20

    The Future Of... Kitchen Counters
  • The Future Of... Hospitals

    Hospital stays are rarely relaxing - but at Mountain View's El Camino Hospital, robots run errands, communication devices keep noise to a minimum and patient beds help translate doctors' orders....

    September 1, 2010, 3:15pm PDT | Length: 00:04:09

    The Future Of... Hospitals
  • The Future of... Cash Registers

    Has in-store shopping lost it's luster? A proof-of-concept from Intel tries to restore the recreation retail experience with speedy payment options and smart purchasing suggestions. ZDNet...

    September 1, 2010, 2:58pm PDT | Length: 00:03:23

    The Future of... Cash Registers
  • The Future Of... Packaging

    Packing material is no friend to the environment. It takes significant energy to produce and often ends up in the landfill after a single use. ZDNet correspondent Sumi Das looks at some greener...

    July 23, 2010, 11:38am PDT | Length: 00:03:18

    The Future Of... Packaging
  • The Future Of... Clothes

    Would you like to charge your mobile phone without ever having to plug into an electrical outlet? The University of California at Berkeley and Stanford University are both developing materials to...

    June 15, 2010, 4:04pm PDT | Length: 00:03:18

    The Future Of... Clothes
  • The Future Of… Airplane Service

    Virgin America is trying to take airplane service to new heights by creating on-board features that cater to the techie in all of us, whether it's texting a fellow passenger from your seatback,...

    March 18, 2010, 3:29pm PDT | Length: 00:03:16

    The Future Of… Airplane Service

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