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Everyday Technologies: a guided tour through the heart of high tech From Fanny Bouton, Sébastien Berthoud, Grégory Caulier REleased : mars 2006 174 pages color, 29 euros Format : 18 x 25 ISBN : 2-916260-00-5 Website : VoyageNumerique.com

Synopsis
This large format (18 cm x 25 cm) full-color book is an innovative tour into the universe of our everyday technologies—from cell phone to flat screens, from iPods to robots. It examines the recent technological developments we use daily, and already take for granted: Seventeen chapters illustrated with superb color photos. Each chapter contains:
- a two-page spread introducing each technology sector;
- several spreads describing the specific technology and its applications
- several sidebar inserts with Fanny’s recommendations, technical explanations, and predictions about future evolution in the field.

The authors
The Authors comprise a complementary team for this important and timely subject. Fanny Bouton is a well-known geek and TV commentator; Gregory Caulier is an author known for his scintillating writing style; and Sébastien Berthoud is a senior journalist who has written for several high tech magazines.

Summary

Mobility

Mobile phones
Smart phones
PDA and Ultra portable
GPS

Play

Video games
Toys

Media

Audio, MP3 players
Video players
Digital cameras
Digital pictures

Home

Smart robots
Digital Home
Gadgets
Digital fashion