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Hunting Robe
A very thin, furry hunter that captures by constriction.
(From Time is the Simplest Thing [1961] by Clifford Simak)
Taper
A device that records details about a visit to a distant planet.
(From Time is the Simplest Thing [1961] by Clifford Simak)
Transo
Teleportation of objects and personnel, used as the basis for "Trading Post" stores across the planet.
(From Time is the Simplest Thing [1961] by Clifford Simak)
Suit Designer

(From Mona Lisa Overdrive [1988] by William Gibson)
Cleaning Machine Warren
A room or space set aside for machinery when not in use.
(From Mona Lisa Overdrive [1988] by William Gibson)
Maas-Neotek Biochip
An integrated circuit chip (or equivalent) that provides hardware and firmware for creating a virtual entity.
(From Mona Lisa Overdrive [1988] by William Gibson)
Trode-Net

(From Mona Lisa Overdrive [1988] by William Gibson)
Bank Chip
A "smart" credit card.
(From Mona Lisa Overdrive [1988] by William Gibson)
Dornier
A small surveillance drone capable of hovering in midair.
(From Mona Lisa Overdrive [1988] by William Gibson)
House Voice
A house-based system that mediates technologies (like phone) with a verbal interface directed to the inhabitants of the house.
(From Mona Lisa Overdrive [1988] by William Gibson)
SIN (Single Identification Number)

(From Mona Lisa Overdrive [1988] by William Gibson)
Korsakov's
A type of mind control imposed on prisoners to make them more manageable during their prison time.
(From Mona Lisa Overdrive [1988] by William Gibson)
High Orbit Archipelago
The habitable spaces in high earth orbit.
(From Mona Lisa Overdrive [1988] by William Gibson)
Hovercraft
A vehicle that moves about on a cushion of air.
(From Mona Lisa Overdrive [1988] by William Gibson)
Brainlock
A technique to focus the attention of prisoners on a limited task, precluding the possibility of escape.
(From Mona Lisa Overdrive [1988] by William Gibson)
Polycarbon Exo
Exoskeleton made of a strong, lightweight material.
(From Mona Lisa Overdrive [1988] by William Gibson)
Sculpted Teeth
Go beyond teeth whitening to shaped teeth - for a more modern smile.
(From Mona Lisa Overdrive [1988] by William Gibson)
Projection Rig
A portable holographic projector.
(From Mona Lisa Overdrive [1988] by William Gibson)
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