The Penultimate Word

This is way cool:

Researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle have developed a prototype contact lens that incorporates an imprinted electronic circuit and lights. The prototype is a step toward creating a form of bionic vision, the researchers say.

The researchers say the flexible lens is biologically safe and was worn by rabbits for up to 20 minutes with no adverse effects. Along with a circuit, the prototype contains red LEDs for a display, though it does not yet light up. The display could potentially create a surface for Web surfing in midair, flash a vehicle’s speed to a driver, or immerse someone in a virtual world, the university said.

Think of the possibilities:

Stuck in a boring meeting? Surf the web - no one would know
Read the music and watch the conductor as the same time
Never take your eyes of the road when getting directions from your GPS device

As long as you don’t start talking like Ahnold…

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