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Converging Technology

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Watch this video about converging technology on HowStuffWorks. As technology gets better and more popular, fields often converge and get covered by the same technology, instead of having two distinct technologies. See how Shared Technologies works in this video from World Business Review.

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How GPS Works (1:11)

Have you ever wondered how a global positioning system receiver can pinpoint your location? See how GPS works in this HowStuffWorks video.

Japanese LED Dress (0:53)

Watch this video about a dress made of LEDs on HowStuffWorks. The white fabric dress first shown in Paris for Swarovski's 2007-8 Spring-Summer collection last April conceals thousands of LED chips and can even display short video clips. See how LED... More »

Hacking the Wii (5:40)

Watch this amazing TED video to see how the Wii game controller (a Wii-mote) can turn any normal whiteboard into an interactive display. And then see how the Wii controller can make 3-D images. All of this for less than $50.

Night Vision Explained (8:12)

Watch this video about night vision on HowStuffWorks. Night vision is good at amplifying moonlight and star light, but it can't be used in places like caves or buildings, nor can it transmit video from surveillance areas like ports and harbors; to... More »

Tracking Parolled Offenders (4:52)

Watch this video about monitoring paroled offenders on HowStuffWorks. Asset tracking technologies are vital to the monitoring of individuals anytime and anywhere. See how OmniLink bracelets work to monitor former offenders in this video from World... More »

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Beyond Tomorrow: Computer Floor Games (0:56)

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How GPS Works (1:11)

Have you ever wondered how a global positioning system receiver can pinpoint your location? See how GPS works in this HowStuffWorks video.