# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (April 30, 2010)

• A 2D treadmill technology called "Cybercarpet" was shared, with an image showing a platform that allows omnidirectional movement in virtual environments (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/Cybercarpet.jpg).

• A GSM jamming device called "Wave Bubble" was mentioned, with a link to Lady Ada's DIY instructions for building this wireless signal blocking technology (http://www.ladyada.net/make/wavebubble/index.html).

• Dr. Persinger's transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) technology was discussed, with a link to commercial "God Helmet" devices that claim to induce altered states of consciousness (http://www.shaktitechnology.com/shiva/index.htm).

• A connection between open-source hardware and silk wallpaper was shared through an Ignite presentation video, suggesting unexpected applications or inspirations for open hardware design (http://replicatorinc.com/blog/2010/04/ignite-video-the-unlikely-connection-between-open-source-hardware-and-silk-wall-paper/).

• A discussion about Dell's global energy management revealed they consume approximately $64 million in electricity annually across their operations in multiple countries, with the observation that Dell functions primarily as a marketing company rather than a manufacturer.