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by Larry Niven (w/S. Barnes)

Science fiction in the News articles describe real-world events that relate to the ideas and inventions in sf novels and movies. Select a news article:

Smart Contact Lens With Power Harvesting Circuits
   Prof. Babak Parviz adds to his work on smart contact lenses by adding a very usable power source.

Innovega IOptik Micro-Display Contact Lenses
   Interesting new take on getting us our lightweight, unobtrusive augmented reality displays.

Virtual Reality Contact Lens Shows One Pixel
   SF authors have led the way on this idea; fans of Vernor Vinge and Larry Niven and Steven Barnes, rejoice!

LCD-based Smart Contact Lens Display
   'You've got DreamTime technology in contact lenses? That's not available to the public!'- Niven and Barnes, 1992.

Contact Lens Video Display Electronics Now Transparent
   'He realized that it was not quite a clear lens. Speckles of colored brightness swirled and gathered in it...'- Vernor Vinge, 2006.

3D Printing Of LED Display Contact Lenses
   'Sharon flinched as the whites of Bishop's eyes turned dark blue.'- Niven and Barnes, 1992.

Zoom Contact Lenses
   'You've got DreamTime technology in contact lenses?'- Niven and Barnes, 1992.

Augmented Reality On Construction Sites
   'The walls had become blue glass...' - Niven and Barnes, 1992.

3D Printed Fashion - Plastirobes And Transdresses
   '... dial a new fashion every day!' - Niven and Barnes, 1992.

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