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Elon Musk, futurist, billionaire, and CEO of Tesla, Space X, and other tech ventures, has a new plan in the works: Melding human brains with computers.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Musk is launching a company called Neuralink-intended to create a device that will allow a brain-computer interface (BCI). By augmenting our brains, the device would, presumably, enable humans to stay up to speed with computers.

Via "neural lace" technology-Musk spoke of the concept at the 2016 Code Conference -Neuralink's brain electrode implants would be intended to download (or upload) information from computer to brain. Max Hodak, who had founded a robotic lab startup called Transcriptic, told the Wall Street Journal that he is a "member of the founding team," and that plans for Neuralink are still in development. Neuralink has also reportedly hired a team of top researchers in artificial intelligence (AI) and neuroscience.

For Musk, who has been vocal in his concerns over whether a superintelligent AI could one day surpass human intelligence and gain control over humans, the development does not sound too far off. Musk has previously funded efforts such as OpenAI which promote "safe" AI research, aimed to prevent the creation of a superintelligent force that could be dangerous for human civilization.

The concept of BCI is relatively new. It uses the concept of harnessing neurons to transfer electric signals. Scientists can already view and manipulate neurons in order to alter certain brain activity-EEG detection, for instance, can monitor brain activity by placing electrodes directly on the skull.

While the complete merging of human mind to machine, in the vein of transhumanist philosophy, is, even to adherents of the concept, a long way off, the enhancements that Neuralink could offer might be capable of augmenting intelligence in other ways, such as improving human memory or creating extra storage capacity. The technology could also potentially serve as a tool to fix neurological diseases like Alzheimer's, ALS, and Parkinson's. In fact, the company has already been registered in California as a "medical research entity."
SEE: Transhumanism: Should we use robotics to enhance humans?
And Musk is not alone in this line of thinking: Facebook's secret hardware group, Building 8, is also supposedly working on a brain computer interface prototype to scan brains. The United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has also announced a plan to develop implantable neural interface technology over the next four years.

The 3 big takeaways for TechRepublic readers

1. According to inside sources, Elon Musk is launching a company called Neuralink that will offer a brain-computer interface.

2. The system will use "neural lace" technology that will implant electrodes into human brains in order to upload and download information from brain to computer.

3. Musk's brain-computer interface is not the only attempt at augmenting the human brain. Facebook is also rumored to be developing a device that can scan human brains.

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Elon Musk, futurist, billionaire, and CEO of Tesla, Space X, and other tech ventures, has a new plan in the works: Melding human brains with computers. According to the Wall Street Journal, Musk is launching a company called Neuralink-intended to create a device that will allow a brain-computer interface (BCI).

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The Japanese company Hitachi is not particularly known in the world for its achievements in the field of photo and video equipment, nevertheless this area is very interesting for the manufacturer, and its specialists constantly conduct some research in this direction. In one of the latest press releases, the company told that at the moment a unique camera is being developed in its laboratories, in the design of which no lenses are used at all. Moreover, this camera first takes a picture, and only then the user can adjust the focus of the image, as it was already realized in the cameras of the manufacturer Lytro.
Press release of the Japanese manufacturer sheds light on how the future camera will work. Of course, we do not disclose some important nuances, but they explain that the technology is based on a special film with concentric circles placed on it, which covers the optical sensor. Because of this film, light falls on the surface of the sensor in a special way, which allows using special algorithms to reconstruct the image. As for focusing, it can be done after the image is received. True, the developers immediately clarify that the focus will vary in a slightly smaller range than it is realized in the cameras of the manufacturer Lytro.

Hitachi develops a unique camera without the use of lenses.
Of course, the quality of the final image will certainly be slightly worse than that of traditional cameras using optics. But Hitachi's goal is not at all to replace existing cameras. The manufacturer hopes that by reducing the size of the cameras, they can be built in places where it was simply impossible to imagine them before. For example, in the thin material of your clothes. It is optics today that prevents further reduction in the size of the cameras, which is clearly seen in the latest models of iPhone smartphones, out of which the cameras stick outward.

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You want to get your dad a great birthday present. He loves his motorcycle. An idea pops into your head: a 3D model of that favorite possession, eternalized in plastic for his desk at work. You have a desktop 3D printer, so that's totally possible, and it's also pretty cheap.

So you take your handheld 3D scanner to his house and use it to scan a digital image that you can now manipulate and eventually print straight from your computer. Easy enough, and possible right now if you have the money for the equipment.

3D scanners are key to pushing 3D printing technology into the mainstream. When you can scan anything and turn it into a print - be it that motorcycle, or a spare part you need for your toolkit, or a new toy for your kids - the possibilities become endless, and 3D printing makes a lot more sense.

Here are eight things to know about the state of 3D scanning and the advancement of the technology. To sum it up: we're getting there.

1. 3D scanning is part of what's holding 3D printing back

We've written before about the fact that accessible, user-friendly software is one of the aspects of 3D printing that is underdeveloped, and is really what's been holding the technology back. Part of that issue is scanning, because it's difficult to figure out how to turn any object into a 3D model that can be manipulated, customized, and then printed.

As the technology develops and someone develops easier to use software systems for 3D scanning and design, and as 3D printers drop in price, hopefully the same thing happens with scanners. To catch on with the public, they have to be extremely user friendly. And, of course, cheap.

2. Most of them are still pretty expensive

That leads us to the next issue - how expensive 3D scanners are. Generally, most 3D scanners are too large and expensive to be used by consumers. That's at odds with the culture of 3D printing right now, considering most of the developments are in desktop 3D printers made for home use. Most of the 3D scanners out there are more than $1,000, which, when added to the expense of the actual 3D printer, is a huge extra investment.

One cheap alternative is the Peachy Printer, a successfully funded Kickstarter campaign for a $100 3D printer and scanner. It has its own software and scans using lasers, and then prints with the same machine.

3. Handheld scanners are now an option

Fuel3D developed Scanify, a portable, handheld 3D scanner that scans high res images for 3D printing, 3D art, and game development. It can scan high texture surfaces, the human form, plants and animals, and virtually any object. Scanify runs at about $1200 US dollars.

3D Systems also makes a handheld 3D scanner called Sense, which can scan objects of any size and shape. It's fully integrated with Cubify.com and the Cube desktop printers, so the entire process is fairly simple. Sense runs at about $400.

4. 3D scanning is a powerful educational tool

One of the most interesting uses for 3D printing is for education. The Smithsonian has been scanning and archiving its artifacts, and then releasing the designs online for people to download and print. It is a great use for educational purposes - teachers and students can combine engineering, math, and history together for lessons inside and outside of the classroom.

5. 3D scanning makes 3D printing much more useful

Most people use open source platforms like Thingiverse to download designs to 3D print. It's free, it's easy, and there's an infinite amount of weird stuff to print for fun. To move forward with the technology, however, 3D printing has to move past the novelty stage and become more useful in everyday life - think 3D printed parts, tools, or other objects that are easier and cheaper to print than buy.

Scanners open up new opportunities in 3D printing, because instead of having to search for something you want on an online marketplace - which in a way, defeats the purpose of being able to make anything you want from thin air - you can find whatever you want, or part of what you want, and scan it.

6. Matter and Form is a solid, agnostic choice that's popular

If you aren't sure what brand to buy, and you aren't married to any particular 3D printer company, Matter and Form's 3D scanner could be a good option for you. It was a crowdfunded product that now runs at $600, and is probably one of the cheapest laser scanners on the market. It uses a turntable to scan the object and create a three dimensional point cloud, and then it can be downloaded and manipulated on your computer.

7. Companies are beginning to patent 3D scanning

As the market continues to get more crowded, MakerBot has applied for patients for its Digitizer 3D scanner, which is now $799, to make 3D printing more accessible and simple to use - two things they've proven to be good at. One patent is about the way the Digitizer calibrates, and the second is for the software, which makes it easy for the user to choose settings for the scan. Time will tell if other companies will start to patent their system as well, but MakerBot is again setting the precedent for the industry.

8. Your smartphone may soon function as a scanner

Apparently, Caltech scientists have developed a laser chip that determines the distance and size of an object by measuring the laser light reflected off of it. Since it's only about a millimeter in size, it may be ideal for fitting in smartphones to 3D scan images with a camera - which makes 3D printing seem much easier and more efficient.

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Over the years here at Lifehack, we've discussed plenty of apps that you can use to improve your overall productivity.

There are certain ones that many of our contributors and editors (past and present) have adopted over the long-term - there are always the stalwarts that stick around. But there are also new apps that crop up every day, adding more and more depth to the app category.

Some of the apps are incredibly plain and simple, while others are more robust and offer more features than you can shake a stick at. And everyone has the one they prefer.

It's been our job (and still is our job) to keep abreast of all of the productivity-type apps out there. As a result - and as a bit of a refresher - we've put together a list of 40 best productivity apps for iPhone to provide you with an all-in-one resource for you.

Productivity apps to help you get things done

This app is, while pricey, considered to be one of the (if not the) most robust and full-featured productivity apps on the market.

Download it here.

Train yourself to put your phone down and stay focused on the task at hand by playing with this planting game. It's fun and will help you achieve more.

Download it here.

Another robust choice, this app is a favorite amongst "productivityists".
Recently covered here at Lifehack
Download it here.

, 30/30 is a newcomer to the game that incorporates lists and timing of tasks into an elegant and easy-to-use interface.

Download it here.

A beautiful-looking app that is both easy on the eyes and your wallet.

Download it here.

This calendar app is specifically designed to be stylish and super easy-to-use. You can organize your life easily with different modern features.
We've covered Asana here at Lifehack
Download it here.

, and it is being actively developed by a strong team committed to making collaborative task management a more efficient and effective experience.

Download it here.

This app keeps track of everything - from simple errands to your most important projects - so you can get it all done and enjoy more peace of mind along the way.

Download it here.

From the folks at MetaLab, Flow is a gorgeous collaborative task management app that is easy-to-use and incredibly functional.

Download it here.

This calendar app focuses on events that help you to keep track of upcoming events and tasks easily. It has everything you need to organize, track and complete your to-dos.

Download it here.

A fun and innovative list-making app that relies on swiping and pinching to make things happen. Clear created a lot of buzz when it launched, and might be the perfect to-do list gateway app for many.

Download it here.

A robust reminders app that lets you store and maintain reminders of all types. It's replaced Reminders for me when it comes to the basics, and it's worth a look if you want to keep the mundane stuff out of your head and cluttering your mind.
I use this app
Download it here.

for location-based reminders (such as groceries I need to get or single items I need to pick up from various locations). Checkmark is simple to use and a valuable addition to my productivity arsenal.

Download it here.

Created by Tina Roth Eisenberg and Fictive Kin - Teux Deux is simple and incredibly stellar in terms of design. If you like lists (including the popular "Someday Bucket") and want to associate dates with tasks, then Teux Deux will be right up your alley.

Download it here.

Another incredibly popular choice is Wunderlist. Part of 6Wunderkinder's software family, it sports a gorgeous design and is incredibly functional. We've talked about the app a couple of times here at Lifehack, so check those posts out here.

Download it here.

For the GTD enthusiasts, there's Nirvana. Straight from the source: "Nirvana frees your mind to focus on actually getting things done. If you've had enough of generic to-do lists, it's time for Nirvana."

Download it here.

An elegant-looking task management app that has received decent reviews, this could be the one for you if you're not a fan of OmniFocus or Things - especially if you need (or want) to share tasks with others.

Download it here.

Productivity apps that help you build habits

With this app, you can plan your habits with an easy-to-use interface, schedule habits for any time of the day, set smart reminders for each time of the day and stay on track with useful feedback. This app is perfect for anyone who wants to build a habit that sticks.

Download it here.

You can complete tasks and build habits in a more fun way with this app. Input your Habits, your Daily goals, and your To-Do list, and then create a custom avatar. Check off tasks to level up your avatar and unlock features such as armor, pets, skills, and even quests.

Download it here.

This app follows the model of the popular "don't break the chain method" in that you use the app to track how you are donig in the pursuit of your goal. Great for goal-setting - and an easy and elegant interface to boot.

Download it here.

Another popular to-do list app, Remember The Milk has a huge following. It has plenty to offer, including the ability to share tasks with others.

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Download it here.

When it comes to journaling, nothing really beats Day One. Its latest update added a slew of features that will make you want to start making journaling a habit.

Download it here.

Productivity apps that makes organization easy

Touted as the world's most widely-used productivity app, Evernote an be used simply as a notetaking app or can be customized to be your GTD app of choice - among other things.

Download it here.

You can save an article, video or link you want to read or watch later to Pocket from anywhere including your computer, Safari, email, and your favorite apps like Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard, and Feedly.

Download it here.

This app identifies unknown phone calls, warns you from annoying spam calls, and adds a caller picture to your contacts from Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

Download it here.

One of the most popular file-sharing apps out there today. Straight from the source: "Stay productive on the go. Droplr for iPhone keeps you in sync and makes sharing on the iPhone natural."

Download it here.

Before iCloud, there was Dropbox. And there still is Dropbox, which is still widely used by both Mac and PC users all over the globe. It's like having a flash drive in your iPhone. A must-have.

Download it here.

In conjunction with Dolly Drive and DollySync, iDolly allows you to edit and share your documents from your iPhone.

Since all your changes sync automatically to all your devices, the current version of a document will always be accessible because Dolly Sync keeps everything in sync. Very handy.

Download it here.

It may seem odd that a calculator app shows up on this list, but this is no ordinary calendar app. Ben Brooks over at The Brooks review describes Soulver as follows: " It is what calculators would have been if they were invented at the same time computers were, instead of what we have with most calculator apps."

Download it here.

Productivity apps that help you work smart

A simple capture tool. Straight from the developers: "It's simple. Open Captio and start typing. When you're done, hit Send. The note is immediately delivered to your email inbox."

Download it here.

A tremendous capture tool that allows for simple capture, followed by sending items to various applications such as OmniFocus, Things and more.

Download it here.

This is a perfect note-taking app for you. You can take beautiful handwritten notes, type, annotate PDFs, record audio & create lists. You can organize them into categories or groups.

Download it here.

This app links directly with the Doodle service, which is one that allows you to plan and organize meetings far more efficiently and effectively. Lifehack contributor Steve Dotto has written about Doodle more in-depth here.

Download it here.

I have saved countless hours of time with TextExpander, and despite its inability to be as robust on iOS as it is on the Mac, it is still a worthy app to have in your arsenal.

Download it here.

A quick launcher for the iPhone that doesn't just launch an app...with some of them it can do much more. This app saves you time by launching complex actions in a single tap.

Download it here.

This may seem to be an odd one to make this list, but here are plenty of reasons why it is here with this article.

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Want to be able to control your Mac from wherever you are? Then get this app.

Download it here.

Productivity apps that improve security

There is simply no better password manager out there. I've even put together a 1Password Emergency Kit worth looking at here.

Download it here.

You can store passwords and logins, create online shopping profiles, generate strong passwords, track personal information in photo and audio notes.

All you have to do is remember your LastPass master password, and LastPass autofills web browser and app logins for you.

Download it here.

Identify and block spammers, search for unknown numbers and call friends easily with this app. With a community-based spam list from over 250 million users, you'll need this app.

Download it here.

There are plenty of other options out there (and we've heard from readers in the past as to what they enjoyed using), but these 40 are among the best.

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In the past, 3D scanners have been used primarily for industrial and professional applications. Things such as scanning an architectural site or creating digital models for film. As the technology advances, it continues to go down in price. Now, 3D scanning gives the average person the ability to customize almost anything they want. With more affordable price points, 3D scanning is becoming more accessible to consumers for personal use.

For those looking to get into 3D scanning, we rounded up the 11 best 3D scanners on the market today for every budget to help you kickstart your search. If you're more interested in a 3D printer, check out our 3d printer reviews to see what others are saying about different 3D printers in the market.

But first, here's a basic overview of 3D scanning:

What is 3D Scanning?

A 3D scanner scans real-world objects and transfers the image data into a 3D modelling program. From there, the object can be manipulated inside the software and - if desired - exported and created with a 3D printer.

1. Pick any object (or person!) you'd like to scan

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How is 3D scanning useful?

Imagine if you could scan your body and see how clothes online will fit and look on you before you order them? 3D scanning technology is capable of doing this. For example, bodylabs is using 3D scanning to understand how products will perform on customers depending on their body shape and posture.

2. Scan it & Customize it in a 3D Modeling Program

After you scanned your object, you can reduce its size or edit it using free 3D design software. After, you can choose to 3D print the modified file.

3. Export your model and 3D Print it!
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Once you've scanned your model and edited it to your liking, you can export it as an .stl and send it to your printer to bring it to life. If you want to share your creation you can upload your model to Pinshape so others can print it too!

13 Top 3D Scanners - Feature Comparisons and Prices
1. XBox Kinect 3D Scanner - $95 USD
We've listed the 3D scanners below in price order (from least to most expensive). Their ranking doesn't necessarily reflect any judgement on our behalf on the quality of the product. We've embedded some handy YouTube videos that go into more detail on each product.

If you want to get really cheap, there are ways and means to use a regular old Xbox 360 or Xbox One Kinect device to get decent results! If you have a Kinect, here's a video to help you out:
2. iSense 3D scanner for iPhone/iPad - $99 USD
Thanks to Hoffman Engineering for the tutorial!

This scanner was developed by 3D Systems as part of the Cubify family. Although they are no longer selling 3D printers, they are still keeping their 3D scanner on the market. Similar to Structure Sensor, the iSense attaches to your iPad or iPhone. It has a .5m greater range of motion than the Sense.

We couldn't find a review, but this short video shows the iSense in action.

The XYZprinting 3D Scanner is the cheapest handheld 3D scanner on the market. For under $200 it is perfect for those looking to get started with 3D scanning on a budget.
4. BQ Ciclop 3D scanner kit - $199 USD
The scan size is 60 cm x 60 cm x 30 cm so it's best used for small items. It also uses Intel's new RealSense image capture software which means it can connect to any Windows device with an intel 4th generation core processor.
3D print your own 3D Scanner 5. Structure Sensor for iPad - $379 USD
This open source hardware project has been released under an open source license, so all information on the mechanical design, electronics and software is available to the community to allow for continued development. The full package is roughly $199 USD. You can even download the design and 3D print it for yourself!

Perhaps the best value scanner on the market, Structure Sensor was developed through a kickstarter campaign with over 3,500 backers that raised $1.2 million. Structure Sensor turns your average iPad into a 3D scanner that captures three data streams at 30 fps.
6. Cubify Sense - $399 USD
Will and Norm from Tested ran the Structure Sensor through its paces in an in-depth YouTube review below.

The Cubify Sense is a handheld scanner with a grip that makes easy work of portably scanning of 3D objects. This gives the Sense some pretty unique applications, with both positives and drawbacks. The Sense is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS.
7. Matter And Form MFS1V1 3D Scanner Desktop - $467 USD
Ben from The Ben Heck Show made a run-through video using the Sense with a microwave turnplate! See how that turned out:

The very first crowdfunded 3D scanner, Matter and Form is a Toronto-based company that raised close to a half million dollars to develop this product. It uses a 3D laser scanner with a moving camera head and 360 degree rotating platform.

The MFS1V1 generates a detailed point cloud, which again works great in some scenarios and not so great in others.

8. XYZprinting Da Vinci 1.0 Pro 3 in 1 3D Printer - $810 USD
The Da Vinci 1.0 Pro doubles as a both a 3D scanner and 3D printer. It uses a laser diode module with a 2 MP camera (higher than the 1.2 MP resolution on iPad scanners). One thing to keep in mind is this machine uses proprietary consumables for 3D printing.
9. Einscan-S - $999 USD

Tom's Guide reviewed the Da Vinci 1.0 Pro and concluded it was a great value proposition for someone who needed both 3D scanning and 3D printing capability. Decide for yourself!

The Einscan-S features two scan modes, an automatic scan and a free scan mode. The first is the easiest, simply place your object on the Einscan's rotating turntable surface, and the machine will scan your object in just 3 minutes, down to an accuracy of .1mm. For larger models, the free scan mode works by rotating the scanner on a tripod around the object. The Einscan-S generates a single STL file that can be sent straight to your 3D printer.

The Einscan-S produces printable 3D models with higher accuracy (using 'structure light phase shifting technology' instead of lasers) compared to the competition - providing industrial grade 3D scanning technology on a consumer budget. We'll let you be the judge of that - check out Maker's Muse 's great review:
Hulk Piggy Bank 10. IIIDScan PrimeSense 3D Scanner - $1441 USD
Here's an example of a model that was scanned from the Einscan-S. You can find the model uploaded on Pinshape and print it yourself:

With greater precision comes a price. This tripod-mounted 3D scanner is unique in its use of a close range imaging sensor, able to scan 3D objects in higher detail and greater speed than other scanners on the market.

VirtuMake completed a great YouTube review of the IIIDScan PrimeSense.

11. Fuel3D Scanify Scanner - $1,500 USD

This is a super high speed, handheld 3D scanner that's able to capture an object in under 1/10th of a second. As such, it stands quite apart from the other 3D scanners in this list. In practice, it's more like taking a 3D photo, compared to manually scanning an object. The Fuel3D Scanify uses a dual-laser stereo camera for HD imagery, combined with photometric data from the three xenon flashes to create some pretty realistic 3d scans, in a flash (so to speak). High tech.
12. NextEngine 3D Scanner HD - $2,995 USD
The video below from CES 2015 best demonstrates the uniqueness of the of Scanify's approach to 3D scanning.

The NextEngine 3D Scanner HD blends portability with super high fidelity - a lot more than the scanners at the start of this list. Of course, with higher precision comes a higher price! It uses an electro-optical system with a laser array that scans in tandem. The benefit is a high fidelity scanner has no size limit. The scanner comes with its own software suite for Mesh models and you can check out their bundles for optional NURBS, and Solid model creation.
13. DAVID Laserscanner SLS-2 - $3,275 USD
This is the scanner for someone who wants really serious results from their 3D scanning efforts. If you check out the gallery on their website, you can see how much more detailed the NextEngine's scans are compared to some of the cheaper scanners on this list. Of course, these are the company's own comparisons completed for marketing purposes, so do take them with a grain of salt!

Barnacles Nerdgasm took a fantastically comprehensive look into the NextEngine HD. Check it out:

It comes with a high price tag but what sets this scanner apart is its unique use of "light scanning". The company boasts you can scan everything from insects to elephants. We're told the SLS-2 can scan 1.2 million vertices in seconds. Wow!

This tutorial series by GrowShapes LLC gives a great feel for the capabilities of the David SLS-2.

Money-is-no-object 3D scanners

What if NONE of these scanners cut it for you? What if you want the absolute best of the best? What if you have many thousands of dollars set aside for your 3D scanner budget? Well, if you're lucky enough to be in that position, take a look at some of these bad-boys...

Arctec Eva 3D Scanner - $19,800 USD ($26,300 CAD)

Nikon Modelmaker MMCx - $25,620 USD ($34,000 CAD)

Creaform HandySCAN 700 - $56,900 USD ($77,700 CAD)

That's our round-up of the best value 3D scanners on the market. We hope you found it useful. But before we leave you to decide which 3D scanner to buy, we should let you know about a neat DIY solution:

We'd love to hear from you!

If anyone has experience with any of these 3D scanners, please feel free to leave a comment below to share your experience with the rest of the community.

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