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Echelon III in 'Spook Country'
Echelon III is an advanced surveillance system that captures and analyzes global communication data in 'Spook Country' by William Gibson.
The Datasphere in 'Daemon'
The Datasphere is a global decentralized data-sharing network, akin to the internet, that is a central part of the plot in 'Daemon' by Daniel Suarez.
Synthetic Blood in 'Blindsight'
Synthetic Blood is a genetically engineered substitute for human blood that has healing properties in the novel 'Blindsight' by Peter Watts.
Smart Blood in 'Change Agent'
Smart Blood refers to nanotechnology-enhanced blood that can monitor and transmit health data in the novel 'Change Agent' by Daniel Suarez.
The Bone Clocks' Psychosoteric Phenomena
Psychosoteric phenomena in 'The Bone Clocks' by David Mitchell refer to supernatural abilities that include telepathy and immortality.
GRAIL in 'Micro'
GRAIL is a nanotechnology-based fabricator that can construct microscopic machinery featured in the novel 'Micro' by Michael Crichton.
The Mycroft Project in 'The Circle'
The Mycroft Project is an artificial intelligence designed for real-time data analysis and decision making in 'The Circle' by Dave Eggers.
Stunner in 'Executive Orders'
A Stunner is a non-lethal weapon used for incapacitating individuals without causing serious harm in 'Executive Orders' by Tom Clancy.
The Medusa in 'Rainbow Six'
The Medusa is a computer virus that's used as a cyber weapon to sabotage systems in 'Rainbow Six' by Tom Clancy.
Autonomous Swarms in 'Kill Decision'
Autonomous Swarms refer to groups of drones that operate without human intervention and are central to the plot of 'Kill Decision' by Daniel Suarez.
The God's Eye in 'I Am Pilgrim'
The God's Eye is a satellite-based surveillance tool capable of in-depth espionage in 'I Am Pilgrim' by Terry Hayes.
Optical Camouflage in 'Ghost Fleet'
Optical Camouflage is a technology that renders military equipment nearly invisible through light-bending in 'Ghost Fleet' by P. W. Singer and August Cole.
The Spartan in 'Consent to Kill'
The Spartan is a high-tech surveillance satellite used for gathering intelligence in the novel 'Consent to Kill' by Vince Flynn.
Ice-Nine in 'Cat's Cradle'
Ice-Nine is a fictional form of water that has a melting point of 45.8°C and is catastrophic if released into the environment in 'Cat's Cradle' by Kurt Vonnegut.
CrypTool in 'Digital Fortress'
CrypTool is a piece of software cryptography tool for encrypting and decrypting data featured in 'Digital Fortress' by Dan Brown.
Grazer in 'Zero Day'
Grazer is a sophisticated piece of malware designed for stealing information without detection in 'Zero Day' by Mark Russinovich.
PhantomCell in 'Trojan Horse'
PhantomCell is a cyberterrorism cell that specializes in advanced hacking and cyber warfare in 'Trojan Horse' by Mark Russinovich.
UAV Drones in 'Act of War'
UAV Drones are unmanned aerial vehicles used for surveillance and combat operations in 'Act of War' by Brad Thor.
Aquarius Complex in 'Sphere'
Aquarius Complex is an underwater habitat used for scientific exploration in the novel 'Sphere' by Michael Crichton.
Retinal Scanners in 'The Bourne Identity'
Retinal scanners in 'The Bourne Identity' by Robert Ludlum are used for high-security identification and access control.
Neuromancer AI in 'Neuromancer'
The Neuromancer AI is an artificial intelligence with the ability to merge with other AIs and manipulate humans in 'Neuromancer' by William Gibson.
GameDeck in 'Reamde'
GameDeck is an advanced virtual reality gaming console that immerses players in a virtual world in 'Reamde' by Neal Stephenson.
The Jackal's Notebook in 'The Day of the Jackal'
The Jackal's Notebook is a dossier containing information and plans for assassinating a political figure in 'The Day of the Jackal' by Frederick Forsyth.
Mnemonic Courier in 'Johnny Mnemonic'
A Mnemonic Courier is a human with a cybernetic brain implant used for secure data transport in 'Johnny Mnemonic' by William Gibson.
The Transcranial Doppler Device in 'Cell'
The Transcranial Doppler Device is used to modify human behavior through sonic transmission in 'Cell' by Stephen King.
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