Nanotechnology + Consumer Electronics = Magic

Nokia's R & D group seems to be interested in developing super-cool, shape-shifting consumer electronic devices.

The Year 2000 as predicted in 1910

French artist Villenard painted these lovely images of what life might be like in the year 2000. I love this depiction of high tech education -- putting books into a hand-cranked mechanical grinder that converts them into audio-books for children to listen to.

via BoingBoing.

Chair Brought Back from the Future!

Asian time travelers show up in 2006 to present a piece of furniture from their future. One that can do computer graphics-style extrusions, becoming a loveseat or a couch in seconds.