из мира патентов
13:29 | 13-10-2008 | Copyright, Google, Hardware | No Comments
во-первых, наконец-то кто-то придумал очевидное — совместить GPS-приемник и обувь:
This latest patent brings to light technologies which make use of sensors and GPS systems built-into the shoes. For starters, the built-in GPS (ofcourse) will guide you with the route while you are running. Prior to your workout, the GPS system can be fed with information such as bike routes, jogging trails etc. to help you chart your course. Plus, it could also store performance details such as running time vs. a particular shoe or shoe design, or how the shoe has worn over time.
And in true Apple style, thatт’s not all. The patent describes the sensors as being able to perform a multitude of functions. As an example, you could pre-program the system with the locations of your favorite restaurants, and the sensors will let you know as soon as you are approaching one. For another, they could even let you know if it is time to, ahem.. retire your shoes.
ну да, сапоги-скороходы, там же скатерть-самобранка, все по пути, конечно.
а во-вторых, кто-то в Google наконец вспомнил о княжестве Силенд и прочел “Криптономикон” — империя запатентовала новую звезду смерти:
The company is considering deploying the supercomputers necessary to operate its internet search engines on barges anchored up to seven miles (11km) offshore.
The “water-based data centres” would use wave energy to power and cool their computers, reducing Google’s costs. Their offshore status would also mean the company would no longer have to pay property taxes on its data centres, which are sited across the world.
по ссылке еще о том же у пользователя 
robotsaregood.