Technology Today 1406

The video discusses the competition between two high-capacity video disc formats, HDDVD and Blu-ray, highlighting their differences and market strategies. It also showcases a robotic demonstration featuring Murata Boy, a robot with advanced sensor technology. Additionally, the video covers innovations in mobile communications, including a Bluetooth device called ubiwa, which transmits sound through bone vibrations.

Which company is backing the Blu-ray disc format?

• Toshiba

• Apple

• Sony

• Microsoft

What is the main advantage of Toshiba's HDDVD format?

• First to market in Japan

• Lower cost

• Better studio support

• Higher capacity

What technology does Murata Boy use to maintain balance?

• Ultrasound

• Magnetic field

• Gyro sensor

• Infrared sensor

How does the Ubiwa Bluetooth handset transmit sound?

• With infrared signals

• Through airwaves

• Using bone vibrations

• Via Wi-Fi

What is NTT Docomo's plan for the Ubiwa device?

• Enhance its sound quality

• Shrink it to the size of a conventional ring

• Add more features

• Increase its range