Real life has caught up to fiction. Universal translators that let you connect with anyone aren’t just a cool sci-fi trope anymore. Google's new real-time translation service interprets 44 languages. Kim has the details.

Back in the '80s, the Space Shuttle was a marvel of modern engineering. It was a rocket ship that landed like an airplane. But after they were retired in 2011, space travel moved toward the more pod-like spacecraft shape. Well, it seems the “space plane” is back in a big way. This time, it's called “Dream Chaser.”

The 2010s were a relative slow period when it comes to space exploration. The space shuttle program was retired and all trips to space with astronauts were launched from Russia. But that dark period is coming to and end and 2020 seems to be a big year for space travel. From astronauts launched from U.S. soil to new preparations for missions to Mars, 2020 seems to be on track to be a revitalizing year for space exploration.

Magnets used today for way more than just parlor tricks and magic. They are in much of the tech you use every day. They are in your phone, car, smart devices and so much more. But, how are they made? It turns out the process is both less and more complicated than you ever thought. Pretty crazy!

Sure, chips are delicious, but no one would consider them healthy. Zack Schreier and Nick Hamburger changed all that with their guilt-free take on the classic snack. After two years of development, hundreds of ingredients and countless tests, they ended up with protein-packed chips made from an unlikely ingredient. Kim chats with Nick about how they’ve secured more than $1 million in funding and the future of the Quevos brand.

In “Tomorrow’s Tech Today,” Kim shows you upcoming and future technology you won’t want to miss. We’ll be taking a look at the future of workplaces, Volkswagen’s upcoming electric car concept, in-flight virtual reality and a real-life shark repellent — no Bat-utility belt required!

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