tech review's top ten emerging technologies 2012
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Pedro MoneoTechnology Review
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Top Ten Emerging Technologies 2012
Top Ten Emerging Technologies 2012
1/10 Egg Stem CellsStem cells in ovarian tissue could form new eggs or be user to rejuvenate a woman's existing eggs
Jonathan Tilly, Ova Science, Boston
2/10 Ultra Efficient SolarTiny solar cells can convert a high proportion of sunlight into electricity without requiring cooling
Semprius, Durham, North Carolina
3/10 Light-Field PhotographyA camera lets images be adjusted after the shot
Lytro, Mountain View, California
4/10 Solar MicrogridsSolar-powered microgrids will let rural villagers light their homes and charge cell phones for less money
Mera Gao Power, Reusa, India
5/10 3D TransistorsControlling Transistors that use less electricity and can be packed closer together will result in smaller, more powerful mobile devices
Intel, Santa Clara, California
6/10 A Faster Fourier TransformA new algorithm for processing streams of data will lead to better multimedia devices
MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts
7/10 Nanopore SequencingReading long DNA strandes electronically could male genome sequencing a routine medical procedure
Oxford Nanopore, Oxford, UK
8/10 CrowdfundingAn alternative to angel or venture capital investment helps fund tech startups
Kick Starter, New York City
9/10 High Speed Materials Discovery High-throughput testing speeds the discovery of new battery materials
Wildcat Discovery Technologies, San Diego, California
10/10 Facebook's TimelineStructuring vast amounts of user-generated data will benefit advertisers and help users explore their digital autobiographies
Facebook, Menlo Park, California
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