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| Artificial Gravity-Assisted Childbirth Using an artificial gravity field to assist (and accelerate) the process of childbirth. (From Time Enough For Love [1973] by Robert Heinlein) |
| Tiered Internet The idea that some forms of Internet network traffic should be given priority over others. (From The Shockwave Rider [1975] by John Brunner) |
| Crop Algae Growing algae in tanks as a source of basic food stock. (From Cities in Flight [1957] by James Blish) |
| Computer Generated DigItal Music A computer composes music with a few simple inputs from the user. (From The Moon Goddess and the Son [1979] by Donald Kingsbury) |
| Zip Paper Very thin display like a single sheet of paper. (From Mariposa [2009] by Greg Bear) |
| Dattoo A data exchange device worn on the skin like a tattoo. (From Mariposa [2009] by Greg Bear) |
| Ultra-Light Vision System A viewing technology able to see through and even within most objects. (From Spacehounds of IPC [1931] by E.E. 'Doc' Smith) |
| Soft Weapon A device that changes its shape to alter its function. (From The Soft Weapon [1967] by Larry Niven) |
| Bolo An highly advanced combat tank controlled by a sophisticated Artificial Intelligence. (From Combat Unit [1960] by Keith Laumer) |
| Mobile Suit A giant (typically 18 meters tall) humanoid-shaped armored combat vehicle. (From Mobile Suit Gundam [1979] by Yoshiyuki Tomino) |
| CORA - Coronary Alarm An implanted (or worn) ECG monitor that warns the user of coronary events. (From The Fountains of Paradise [1978] by Arthur C. Clarke) |
| Rod of Wrath A sword made of light. (From Gather, Darkness! [1943] by Fritz Leiber) |
| Internet Addiction A state in which human beings experience addiction to computer access and data streams. (From Hyperion [1989] by Dan Simmons) |
| Mobile Persocom A personal computer in human form. (From Chobits [2002] by Manga Clamp) |
| Artificial Butterfly A mechanical, robotic butterfly. (From Changeling [1980] by Roger Zelazny) |
| Voice Dialing Speak the name of the person and call them on the phone. (From The Age of The Pussyfoot [1966] by Frederik Pohl) |
| Networked Personal Device The idea that the true power of a mobile device lies in it's backend network capabilities. (From The Age of The Pussyfoot [1966] by Frederik Pohl) |
| Whoopee Drive Spacecraft propulsion. (From Space Angel [1979] by John Maddox Roberts) |
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