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Gnostotron
Computing device capable of producing an informational model of absolutely everything in existence.
(From The Cyberiad: Fables for the Cybernetic Age [1965] by Stanislaw Lem)
Gigagnostotron
Enormously powerful computing device.
(From The Cyberiad: Fables for the Cybernetic Age [1965] by Stanislaw Lem)
Accelerated Schooling Helmet
A device that stimulates the brain and imparts knowledge directly.
(From Cities in Flight [1957] by James Blish)
Dixon Pump
An temporary mechanical heart to circulate blood.
(From Dr. Futurity [1960] by Philip K. Dick)
Time Dredge
A device that scoops up material from the past, and returns it to the present.
(From Time Dredge [1942] by Robert Arthur)
Metallic Marx
A robot who strikes for better working conditions.
(From The Robots Strike [1959] by Harry Harrison)
Desktop-TV
Video available worldwide, prepared by everyone.
(From Factoring Humanity [1998] by Robert J. Sawyer)
Personalized Fashion Display
A set of displays that show you dressed in different uniforms.
(From Bill the Galactic Hero [1965] by Harry Harrison)
Robomule
The robotic equivalent of a mule.
(From Bill the Galactic Hero [1965] by Harry Harrison)
Predator Wrist Display
A wrist bracelet with a variety of useful functions.
(From Predator [1987] by John McTiernan)
Multi-function Living Room
A small living space with a variety of functions built-in.
(From Death by Ecstasy [1969] by Larry Niven)
Memory Plastic
Takes various shapes impressed into it on command.
(From Death by Ecstasy [1969] by Larry Niven)
Ecstasy Plug
An implanted module that allowed a wirehead to plug himself into ordinary house current.
(From Death by Ecstasy [1969] by Larry Niven)
Electronic Body Analyzer
A replacement for the human doctor.
(From The Andromeda Strain [1969] by Michael Crichton)
Automatic Vein Finder
A device to automatically locate veins for intravenous needle insertion.
(From The Andromeda Strain [1969] by Michael Crichton)
Implanted Interface With Retinal Nerves
Circuitry that provides a 'look' at what the eye sees.
(From The Continuous Katherine Mortenhoe (The Unsleeping Eye) [1973] by D.G. Compton)
Energy-Cannon
Device projects destructive power.
(From The Last Castle [1967] by Jack Vance)
Combat Wasp
Drone craft able to carry and direct a variety of submunitions.
(From The Reality Dysfunction [1996] by Peter F. Hamilton)
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