High-tech Weapons

The XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System dubbed name "the Punisher" is a new shoulder fired grenade launcher that was developed for the U.S. Army by  by Heckler & Koch and Alliant Techsystems. This 25 mm grenade launcher comes with a built in laser rangefinder, so the user can set the desired distance at which the round can detonate. The weapon has a ballistic computer built-in that sends information to a microchip embedded in the round. According to the developer, this is the first small arms weapon to use smart technology.

The Army has already invested $65.8 millions to finalize the design and it is expected to enter service in 2013. This new weapon is a good example of an emerging technology that has created a new market for smart weapons.

Computer Monitor Privacy Software

If you are looking for ways to provide privacy in your workplace by trying to eliminate unauthorized users from looking over your shoulders or looking at your computer screen while you are away, there is a company, http://www.oculislabs.com, that has developed software that uses face recognition to enable the privacy required to prevent unauthorized users from reading what is on your computer screen. The software is called PrivateEye and is is currently being used by the CIA. The company will be targeting their product to government and other industries that require this level of privacy.