Future soda cans and crisp packets will have touchscreens
Would you play Angry Birds on a can of coke? The interactive future is approaching, and we're ready to embrace it with open arms
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Next Big Thing – artificial nervous systems
Scientists have created a graphene transistor that can record signals directly from living cells. Thought-powered Siri, here we come
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Next Big Thing – flying builders
Quadrocopters have built a 20ft structure in France, is this the start of a building revolution?
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Next Big Thing – personal Noah's Ark
Sorry PETA, but when disaster comes knocking, we'll be looking out for our own hides
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Next Big Thing – earthscrapers
A future of apocalyptic nuclear fallout spent living underground is here, but without the nukes
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Next Big Thing – air-propulsion yacht
Is it a boat? Is it a plane? Or is it the future of both?
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Next Big Thing – Micro Commuters
Honda has unveiled its vision of future cars – two-in-one vehicles for the man about town
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Next Big Thing – smart books
Forget e-books, you can get digital love while still fondling real pages and dog-eared covers
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Next Big Thing – tractor beams
Star Trek coined the name tractor beam, but lasers that draw things in are already a reality
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Next Big Thing – all electric motorcycles
These eco-friendly beasts from Volta Motorbikes charge in two hours... on the cheap
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Next Big Thing – reflection free screens
Screen glare is an annoyance we just put up with – but soon we won’t have to
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Next Big Thing – light emitting earphones
Trick your brain into thinking it's still summer with this SAD-curing headset
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Next Big Thing – voice-guided cooking
Parlez-vous Francais? If not, you’ll want to wait for the talking kitchen to get out of its French-speaking phase
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Next Big Thing – DeLorean EV
This electric Delorean is the perfect accompaniment to your Marty McFly Nike Air Mags
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Next Big Thing – 3D printed silver
Who designed the QR code cufflinks? Hands up
