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Brick Moon
An artificial satellite or space station with living quarters for passengers.
(From The Brick Moon [1869] by Edward Everett Hale)
Wearables (Wearable Computers)
Computers and peripherals that use textiles for electronic circuitry.
(From Rainbows End [2006] by Vernor Vinge)
Antigravity
A force opposed to gravity.
(From The Vanguard of Neptune [1932] by J.M. Walsh)
Radar Mesentery
A thick covering that supports a network of sensors.
(From This Immortal [1965] by Roger Zelazny)
Sunshades
Sunglasses that darken and lighten based on ambient lighting.
(From This Immortal [1965] by Roger Zelazny)
Diptray
A hovering tray of drinks, used for parties.
(From This Immortal [1965] by Roger Zelazny)
Simicolor
Artificial coloring for the body.
(From This Immortal [1965] by Roger Zelazny)
Alpha Plus
Intervening in the physical development of humans can result in enhancements.
(From Brave New World [1932] by Aldous Huxley)
Camera Tunnel
A device that captures images of shredded documents from all sides for reassembly.
(From Rainbows End [2006] by Vernor Vinge)
Virtual Punishment
It seems like decades in prison.
(From Complete Sentence [2011] by Joe Haldeman)
Chain Gun
Device fires lengths of steel chain.
(From All Tomorrow's Parties [1999] by William Gibson)
Living Advertising Character
Modifying an ordinary person to create a living likeness of a company's brand symbol or character.
(From The Stars My Destination [1956] by Alfred Bester)
Power Planet
A satellite that supplies the Earth with power.
(From The Power Planet [1931] by Murray Leinster)
Aeromuse Pillow
A pillow that doubles as a music player.
(From The Human Blend [2010] by Alan Dean Foster)
Rocket Pine
Genetically engineered trees for wood pulp.
(From The Human Blend [2010] by Alan Dean Foster)
Personal Rocket Jet
A small, handheld jet pack that can be used to maneuver freely in space.
(From Space Cadet [1948] by Robert Heinlein)
Necap
A device that burns out neural connections.
(From The Human Blend [2010] by Alan Dean Foster)
Disabler
A device that drains power quickly from an electric vehicle.
(From The Human Blend [2010] by Alan Dean Foster)
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