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"Set phasers to stun..."One for Trekkies. Check out this recent Photo Story from our sister site Computer Weekly, taking an affectionate look at the futuristic "technology" of Star Trek.
Teleporters, Comms badge, Warp drive, Digital windows and Tricorders. They're all in there.
For example, here is the entry on the distinctive "Comms badges" (pictured below):
The communicator in the Star Trek universe surpasses the capabilities of modern mobile phone technology; it allows crew members to contact starships in orbit, without relying on an artificial satellite to relay the signal. Communicators use subspace transmissions that do not conform to normal rules of physics; signals can bypass EM interference, and the devices allow nearly instantaneous communication at distances that would otherwise require more time to traverse.
Photos: Star Trek weapons and gadgets - Engage!
Picture Sources: Rex Features
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