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Fixing the FutureNew MEMS Tech Lets Watches Run For Over A Decade On A Single BatteryCo-CEO's of Silmach, Pierre-Francois Louvigne and Jean-Baptiste Carnet, talk about their new MEMS technology with IEEE Spectrum editor Glenn Zorpette. The tech has been used to create the first major upgrade to the movement of quartz watches in decades, a power efficient motor that is 50 percent smaller, allows fluid forward-and-back motion of the hand, and requires so little power a watch can run for over a decade before it needs a new battery. Louvigne talk about their new hybrid watch, which combine smartwatch electronics with analog faces, and partnerships with manufacturers such as Timex.2023-11-2918 min
FutureForwardEntertainment, Robots, and Secret Tech – Future Forward #318Today – secret tips from the entertainment desk. Then, Robots. Because, you know Robots. And some new tech from the cutting edge of COVID and our friend Glenn Zorpette joins us to help with the geeky stuff. I’m Steven Rosenbaum – and this is Future Forward I’m Alexa Scordato, let’s launch.2020-04-2542 min
Science TalkOutsmarting Bombers; and A Warless Future?IEEE Spectrum editor in chief, Glenn Zorpette, talks about high-tech attempts to battle improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Iraq as well as the state of reconstruction of Iraq's electricity grid. And journalist John Horgan talks about the possibility of eliminating war. Plus, we'll test your knowledge of some recent science in the news. Web sites related to this episode include: www.saferoadmaps.org, www.thomaslfriedman.com; www.spectrum.ieee.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2008-07-3028 minScience TalkOne Singular Sensation: Will We Upload Our Brains, and Other Questions Related to "The Coming Singularity"Glenn Zorpette, executive editor of IEEE Spectrum magazine, and journalist John Horgan discuss various ideas related to what some call "the coming singularity," a point where computers will allegedly attain consciousness and superintelligence. Or not. Plus, we'll test your knowledge of some recent science in the news. Web sites mentioned on this episode include www.spectrum.ieee.org/singularity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2008-06-1824 min