We usually don't talk too much about tech gadgets on Daily Axioms, but when I saw this one, it was too cool to not pass along. Check out GE's Smart Grid technology:
You can play around with GE's Smart Grid too. Just go to PlugIntoTheSmartGrid.com, print off a sheet, and turn on your webcam. Also, if you have a microphone, blow into it and check out what happens.
Imagine the possibilities for the future. You could hold up a credit card and see a hologram of your bills, balance, and other info. Maybe you could hold up a business card and see a video of the person introducing himself, samples of their work, or websites and blogs they are involved with. This kind of technology blows my mind, so I hope you enjoyed it as well.