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Chinese Robots Display Ping-Pong Prowess
October 26, 2011 11:38 am | VideosChina's world-class table tennis players may soon face competition from two robots, programmed by scientists to serve, return, and hold rallies. The humanoid machines have been equipped with ball-tracking technology and responsive limbs and could one day give human opponents a run for their money.
The Pros, Cons Of Being 'Connected'
October 26, 2011 11:36 am | VideosFilmmaker Tiffany Shlain talks with CNN about her new documentary, "Connected," that explores our wired culture. The film asks and attempts to answer a number of questions. What does it mean to be connected in the 21st century? What is good about it? What is bad about it? If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
An Inside Look At A Cyber Attack Drill
October 26, 2011 11:35 am | VideosDivided into two teams, cyber-attackers and cyber-defenders get a lesson in an "attack" on critical infrastructure. The cyber-attackers are trying to penetrate into the Acme Specialty Chemical Corporation, tunnel down into their control operations, and take over production. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Unlocking New Energy Possibilities With Dead Wood
October 26, 2011 11:32 am | VideosCould dead wood be the answer to the world's energy problems? Scientists at the University of Maine have invented a simple two-step way to turn wood, and even garbage, into fuel that could power your car and heat your home. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
A Mosaic Of Solar Energy
October 25, 2011 7:10 am | VideosCNN's Errol Barnett talks to Dan Rosen of Solar Mosaic about the future of solar energy. Solar Mosaic allows people to own a share of a community solar project. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Revenge Of The Electric Car
October 24, 2011 10:31 am | VideosDespite many failures over the years, the new documentary ''Revenge of the Electric Car'' follows the comeback of the once dismissed electric car. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Bringing The Power Of Manufacturing To The Desktop
October 21, 2011 10:10 am | VideosAs CEO of MakerBot, Bre Pettis champions a revolutionary manufacturing technology that allows people to design and print out objects on their desktop. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Analyst: RIM Needs Touch Screens
October 21, 2011 6:17 am | VideosResearch in Motion needs to turn its focus to touch screens or risk losing more market share to Apple and Samsung, says Gartner Analyst Ken Dulaney. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Immelt: More Confidence, More Jobs
October 19, 2011 10:57 am | VideosGeneral Electric's CEO, Jeff Immelt, talks about the President's Job Council's approach to unemployment: treat it like a turnaround in a company! Hear what he told Reuters' Chrystia Freeland. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Muffineering: Cupcake Cars
October 19, 2011 10:48 am | VideosLisa Pongrace's cupcake cars are powered by electric motors, and evolved from a costume idea for Burning Man. After building the first prototype, her friends wanted their own mobile muffins and helped create a fleet of confectionery art cars. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Corporations Moving Away From BlackBerry
October 19, 2011 10:46 am | VideosThe recent struggles of BlackBerry maker Research in Motion, coupled with the continued dominance of tech giant Apple, has caused a significant number of corporations to move away from the BlackBerry and toward the iPhone as the preferred business smartphone of choice. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
The Building Of A DIY Arcade
October 19, 2011 10:39 am | VideosVince Penman, the Geek with Dad Tendencies, explains how he came to create his first DIY arcade machine called the Nostalgiatron. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department. Have any comments or questions about our video editions of IMPO? Or do you have a video you'd like to see featured in one of our deployments? Email me at Rachel.
Recycling Plastic
October 19, 2011 10:37 am | VideosLess than 10 percent of plastic trash is recycled. Mike Biddle has developed a cheap and incredibly efficient plant that can, and does, recycle any kind of plastic. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Hybrid Technology For Bikes
October 18, 2011 12:19 pm | VideosA 22-year old college graduate in New York has adapted hybrid car technology to a bicycle. He uses a fly-wheel to store energy generated by the brakes for use when the riding gets tough. The engineering student's fly-wheel bicycle employs the same energy alternating principles as a hybrid car.
The Commuter 'Car' Of The Future?
October 17, 2011 10:46 am | VideosThis new concept vehicle may best be described as "the safest motorcycle ever built." Check out the features of this vehicle, which combines the efficiency and romance of a motorcycle with the convenience and safety of a car. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
