I have explained before how many small to medium-sized businesses could save big money using supercomputers, now Microsoft is making it possible for innovative researchers to save thousands of dollars by using an XBox for computer simulations instead of parallel computer processors. It’s a wonderful example of “walking the escalator” by using existing, off-the-shelf technology to gain a competitive advantage.
Speaking of off-the-shelf technology, I invite you to read this inspirational article explaining how two students at MIT have rigged existing technology to take a series of photos from outer space for less than $150.
This is further proof that the future will be cheap. Unless, of course, NASA continues to decide to “piss away” $154 million on ineffective urinal technology.
