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Edge Controls
A pocket-sized device using controls on the edge of the device, leaving the face for display purposes only.
(From The Feeling of Power [1958] by Isaac Asimov)
Computers Improve Computers
The idea that it will be possible for computers to design more advanced computers.
(From The Feeling of Power [1958] by Isaac Asimov)
Artificial Brain
A non-organic device structured like a human brain.
(From The Metal Giants [1926] by Edmond Hamilton)
Computer Vision (Artificial Eye)
A device which, attached to a suitable computer, will allow the device to see.
(From The Metal Giants [1926] by Edmond Hamilton)
Neuristor Brain
A computer device made up of neuristors.
(From My Name is Legion [1976] by Roger Zelazny)
Neuristor
A solid-state computer component that mimics the human neuron.
(From The Moon is a Harsh Mistress [1966] by Robert Heinlein)
Cold Ray
A device that pulled warmth from anything it was aimed at.
(From The Atomic Conquerors [1927] by Edmond Hamilton)
Holomist
A means of projecting a commercial message onto a fine spray.
(From The Ophiuchi Hotline [1977] by John Varley)
Paralyzing Cone
A device that paralyzes the muscles.
(From The Atomic Conquerors [1927] by Edmond Hamilton)
Ghostsmoke
An advertisement projected onto a fine mist.
(From The Ophiuchi Hotline [1977] by John Varley)
Genoprinter
A device that does a 'live capture' of a biometric skin sample.
(From The Ophiuchi Hotline [1977] by John Varley)
Aircab
A flying autonomous taxi cab.
(From The Barrier [1934] by Harl Vincent)
Antiholo Generator
Dispels intrusive hologram advertisements.
(From The Ophiuchi Hotline [1977] by John Varley)
Space Capsule
A minimal space craft.
(From Space Capsule [1954] by E.R. James)
Repulsor
A device that inhibits the action of a spacewarp drive.
(From What Mad Universe [1949] by Frederic Brown)
Spacewarp Drive
A means of faster-than-light travel.
(From What Mad Universe [1949] by Frederic Brown)
Centrifuge Room
A small room on a planetoid that is spun to create artificial gravity.
(From The Ophiuchi Hotline [1977] by John Varley)
Straightening the Earth's Poles
By means of a suitable force, push the Earth until the planet's axis of rotation is perpendicular to the ecliptic.
(From The Purchase of the North Pole (Topsy Turvy) [1889] by Jules Verne)
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