Five technological advances that will change our lives

Touch screens that give a sense of touch, smart "hearing" that gives more information than your own hearing, digital taste buds & smart sense of smell. Sound exciting? More at:

http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2012/12/17/ibm_s_2012_5_in_5_predictions_computers_with_super_senses.html / touch screen feel object depicted enhanced computer vision doctors diagnose undetectable disease smart hearing analyse analyze subtle differences digital taste buds smart computer nose breath samples diagnose the influenza flu diabetes TB tuberculosis 5 in 5 /

Eating healthfully, because you're worth it?

http://www.slate.com/blogs/cleanplate/2011/02/14/conclusion_eating_healthfully_because_you_re_worth_it.html / diet weight nutrition white flour sugar coffee skin tired tension headaches overweight blood pressure cholesterol blood sugar USDA food pyramid nutrients salad /

DARPA looks to create wireless Skynet with fiber-like, 100Gb bandwidth

http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/12/darpa-looks-to-create-wireless-skynet-with-fiber-like-100gb-bandwidth/ / Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency copper wire megabits per second synthetic aperture antenna technology extreme high frequency EHF radio /

T-Mobile end smartphone subsidies: Paying more for your phone is good for you.

http://www.slate.com/articles/business/moneybox/2012/12/t_mobile_end_smartphone_subsidies_paying_more_for_your_phone_is_good_for.html