The Acropolis of Athens is basically an ancient citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and containing the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. Here’s what the surrounding area looks like around this famous landmark. Continue reading for more.
For a high-tech mood ring that can be worn as a bracelet, look no further than the Philips Rationalizer. This device offers a mirror of emotion “to warn you that it might be good to take a breather and calm down.” Videos after the break.
A clever and surprisingly simple idea — flashiness aside, it looks like it’s just primary motivation is pulse detection.
Philips demonstrated at CES, its high-tech 42-inch display that uses “patented multi-view lenticular technology in combination with advanced 3D display signal processing to provide an extraordinary 3D viewing experience.” Best of all, multiple users can view the 3D content without the use of special glasses. Video after the jump — includes a wall of 9 displays. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Philips unveiled a high-tech “Daylight Concept” during their Simplicity event in London. According to the research team, “it’s the hotel room of the future: wave your arm in front of the window and change the ambience the room.” Video demonstration after the break. Click here for one more picture.
Block out noise, change the lighting and even add foliage. For jetlagged power types, there’s blue light, which, we’re told, helps alleviate the effects of spending hours cramped in an airline seat. It’ll even open virtual blinds when you walk into the room
[via T3]