Future tech Archives - Komando.com https://www.komando.com/videos/future-tech/ The Kim Komando Show: America's top weekend talk radio program about all things digital! Free tips, downloads, software, newsletters, advice and more about the home electronics, digital cameras, photography, TVs, online security, gadgets and more. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 22:01:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.komando.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cropped-favicon512x512-32x32.png Future tech Archives - Komando.com https://www.komando.com/videos/future-tech/ 32 32 166923932 Using AI to create art with a one-word prompt https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/using-ai-to-create-art-with-a-one-word-prompt/840878/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=840878
Artificial intelligence isn't just used to power our smart assistants and high-tech gadgets. It has all kinds of applications — including the creation of beautiful, original art.

Artificial intelligence doesn’t just power our smart assistants and high-tech gadgets. It has all kinds of applications, including the creation of beautiful, original art. This is a fascinating look at how this technology works, and we’re sure AI’s creativity will blow you away.

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Your shirt may be able to check your heartbeat in the future. https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/your-shirt-may-be-able-to-check-your-heartbeat-in-the-future/831463/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=831463
Humans use clothes for protection from the elements, to show off wealth or status or generally just to express themselves. But, what if your clothes were able to do more? It may just blow your mind.

Humans use clothes for protection from the elements, to show off wealth or status or generally just to express themselves. But, what if your clothes were able to do more? Scientists are working to develop a fabric that will be able to hear your heartbeat. What will this mean for future people’s health and wellness? It may just blow your mind.

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Will you be able to upload your mind into a computer? https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/will-you-be-able-to-upload-your-mind-into-a-computer/828731/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=828731
We, as humans, all have a few things in common. We are all born, live and die. But what if computers could change that? Is that something that will become a reality? If so, when?  

We, as humans, all have a few things in common. We are all born, live and die. But what if computers could change that? What if you were able to upload your consciousness to a digital world and live virtually forever? Is that something that will become a reality? If so, when? 

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Is AI being developed the right way? https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/is-ai-being-developed-the-right-way/828008/ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=828008
Thanks to complex programming and other advances, artificial intelligence continues to become a bigger part of everyday life. But, is this the best way to go about creating intelligent AI?

Thanks to complex programming and other advances, artificial intelligence continues to become a bigger part of everyday life. But, is this the best way to go about creating intelligent AI? Some scientists think that going analog might be a smarter solution.

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Why scientists are working on allowing humans to hibernate https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/why-scientists-are-working-on-allowing-humans-to-hibernate/825353/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=825353
Imagine going to sleep one night and waking up on another planet. That’s precisely what scientists are working on right now.

Imagine going to sleep one night and waking up on another planet. That’s precisely what scientists are working on right now. Hibernation could be useful to humans in a number of ways, whether it’s for long-term space travel or medical treatments here at home. So how are they planning on making this a reality?

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‘Brand New or Not True’: The Kim Komando Show, Jan. 28, 2022 https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/brand-new-or-not-true-the-kim-komando-show-jan-28-2022/824669/ Sun, 06 Feb 2022 16:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=824669

Catch up with Kim’s national radio game show sensation, Brand New or Not True. Kim introduces three products: One is brand new, and the other two are totally fake. This week, Kim attempts to trick David in Atlanta, Georgia. Will he be able to guess correctly? You can play along while you watch but remember, no cheating!

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Say goodbye to buffering video during your next Netflix binge with Samsung’s 5G 8K TV https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/say-goodbye-to-buffering-video-during-your-next-netflix-binge-with-samsungs-5g-8k-tv/682987/ Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?p=34833996

In Tomorrow’s Tech Today, Kim brings you upcoming gadgets, innovations and tech you don’t want to miss. Forget 4K ⁠— Samsung has a new 8K TV equipped with 5G that could significantly improve your next binge-watching session. Plus, you have to see the safety features equipped on BMW’s new SUV and you won’t believe what Cirque du Soleil’s new interactive costumes can do.

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Future tech: Make travel easier with robotic luggage that follows you around https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/future-tech-make-travel-easier-with-robotic-luggage-follows-you-around/683093/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:15:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?p=34834410

No one enjoys lugging a heavy suitcase around the airport. But would you spend $3,300 for one that follows you around? You may actually consider it after you see how this one works. Plus, scientists are developing artificial skin for robots, and it works just like ours. And Kim shows you how an augmented reality graffiti app is bringing virtual spray painting to life.

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Tomorrow’s Tech Today: World’s first fly and drive car https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/tomorrows-tech-today-worlds-first-fly-and-drive-car/697394/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=697394
In Tomorrow's Tech Today, Kim shows you the latest tech, gadgets and innovations you have to see. Check out the world's first car that requires both a driver's license and a pilot's license.

In Tomorrow’s Tech Today, Kim shows you the latest tech, gadgets and innovations you have to see. Check out the world’s first car that requires both a driver’s license and a pilot’s license. Plus, a new fast-launch foldable drone that gets into the air in less than a second. And if you want a huge 4K screen, a short throw projector might be the tech for you.

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The next great tech disruption? Real estate https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/the-next-great-tech-disruption-real-estate/698586/ Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:15:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=698586
Uber all but replaced taxi services, and online travel sites like Travelocity and Expedia made travel agents a thing of the past. What's the next big tech disruption? It's coming to real estate, and it'll change the way we buy and sell property.

Uber all but replaced taxi services, and online travel sites like Travelocity and Expedia made travel agents a thing of the past. What’s the next big tech disruption? It’s coming to real estate, and it’ll change the way we buy and sell property.

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Artificial intelligence makes one of the first films new again https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/artificial-intelligence-makes-one-of-the-first-films-new-again/708074/ Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=708074
A historic film, one of the first of its kind, showed a train pulling up to a station and passengers boarding. Nothing crazy, right?

A historic film, one of the first of its kind, showed a train pulling up to a station and passengers boarding. Nothing crazy, right? Well, when it premiered, viewers ran out of the way to avoid being hit by the train. All these years later, a talented filmmaker has taken that short and worked his magic to create a 4K, 60FPS video that makes it look almost modern.

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This bra screens for breast cancer https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/the-bra-that-screens-for-breast-cancer/741011/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 23:39:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=741011
Cancer is something we all worry about. Many of us have been affected by this illness either personally or through someone we know.

After his mother was misdiagnosed and survived breast cancer twice, Julian Rios Cantu set out on a mission to help women around the world fight this disease. His idea? A bra that screens for breast cancer. Watch now to learn more about this amazing wearable technology.

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We’re disconnected from those around us, thanks to tech https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/were-disconnected-from-those-around-us-thanks-to-technology-2/682967/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?p=34833735

How often do you find yourself sitting across from someone and staring at your screen instead of engaging in conversation? Tech helps us stay in touch with friends and family, but it also impacts our relationships with those around us. In this video, Kim shows how disconnected we really are.

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Creepy human-like robots can look like anyone, alive or dead https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/creepy-human-like-robots-can-look-like-anyone-alive-or-dead/693370/ Tue, 05 Jan 2021 23:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=693370
In “Tomorrow’s Tech Today,” Kim shows you upcoming and future technology you won’t want to miss. Get a look at Toyota's car of the future — and its flying broomstick.

In “Tomorrow’s Tech Today,” Kim shows you upcoming and future technology you won’t want to miss. Get a look at Toyota’s car of the future — and its flying broomstick. A Russian company is producing strangely human-like robots it says can look like anyone you want, alive or dead. And the future of TV is here with LG’s flexible display that folds up like a map.

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The workplace goes digital with virtual reality training https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/the-workplace-goes-digital-with-virtual-reality-training/695005/ Wed, 30 Dec 2020 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=695005
We've all had those uncomfortable situations at work. Maybe it's a disagreement with a coworker or a tricky customer interaction — or even firing a long-time employee.  

We’ve all had those uncomfortable situations at work. Maybe it’s a disagreement with a coworker or a tricky customer interaction — or even firing a long-time employee. Don’t you wish you could practice? Thanks to VR, AR and AI developer Talespin, you can. 

Kim chats with Talespin CEO and co-founder Kyle Jackson about how the company is bringing workplace training to the digital age with its virtual human simulations.

Click here to read full story.

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Want a ticket to space? It’ll cost you a pretty penny https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/want-a-ticket-to-space-itll-cost-you-a-pretty-penny/682775/ Sat, 19 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?p=34831173

The first commercial spaceport is under construction. That means yes, you can go to space — but be prepared to pay a pretty penny. Scientists are working on a new way to perform organ transplants you’ll have to see to believe, and a new headphone brand blows your earbuds out of the water.

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Bacteria could someday power our cellphones https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/bacteria-could-someday-power-our-cellphones/766333/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 23:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=766333
Smartphones use innovative technology to power some pretty amazing features. But something surprising could soon overshadow this tech. Scientists have discovered a tiny bacterium that produces electrical wires, and you have to see it to believe it.

Smartphones use innovative technology to power some pretty amazing features. But something surprising could soon overshadow this tech. Scientists have discovered a tiny bacterium that produces electrical wires, and you have to see it to believe it.

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Are emojis ruining our communication skills? https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/are-emojis-ruining-our-communication-skills-the-kim-komando-show/682703/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?p=34830852

Some language experts say relying on emojis is ruining our ability to communicate properly. Are our grammar and spelling skills suffering thanks to those little icons? Get Kim’s take on why using symbols to chat might not be such a bad thing.

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Robotic chefs that can recreate your favorite meal https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/robotic-chefs-that-can-recreate-your-favorite-meal/703296/ Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=703296
Think about how much work goes into a single home-cooked meal. Buy the ingredients, get them prepped and ready to go, stand over a hot stove and then clean it up all once you're done.

Think about how much work goes into a single home-cooked meal. Buy the ingredients, get them prepped and ready to go, stand over a hot stove and then clean it all up once you’re done. Now, imagine if a robot could do it for you — and do a better job than you ever could. Kim chats with Mark Oleynik, CEO of Moley Robotics, about what the kitchen of the future looks like and the rise of the robotic chef.

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How robots assist in creating food commercials https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/how-robots-assist-in-creating-food-commercials/759576/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 23:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=759576
Robots have become a normal part of our society. They help build cars, fly planes, vacuum our floors and so much more. But now they are being used to make food commercials even more appetizing.

Robots have become a normal part of our society. They help build cars, fly planes, vacuum our floors and so much more. But now they are being used to make food commercials even more appetizing. This technology is truly from the future.

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