Some Japanese architects have come up with a way to help solve urban overcrowding problems: build up and not out. They want to build a vertical city in Tokyo; this ambitious project is called Sky City, and you can view an interactive model here.
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Spatial sound technology
I recently saw an article about Iosono, a new technique for the projection of recorded or amplified sound. In a nutshell, this technology allows sound sources to be placed anywhere within a listening area, enabling, for example, a realistic reproduction of a helicopter flying directly overhead. Coming soon (maybe) to a theater near you!
New automotive suspension system
It appears that Bose has designed a neat-o mosquito automotive suspension system that promises to significantly improve car stability and handling. Be sure to check out the videos. It’s really something.