Above is a video of Boeing’s dynamically dimming windows in its new 787 Dreamliner. At first glance, it doesn’t seem particularly functional, but it’s cool. It could be pretty awesome when at the end of a red-eye flight you see the windows lighten to see the majestic sunrise in the area you’re landing, without your having to do anything. I understand that it’s nice to have it automated, but I’ve yet to see a truly revolutionary application that this can have. I’m a bit curious how it makes sense financially for Boeing too, though it doesn’t seem like the mechanism is too complex. Anyway, it’s a nice concept and a cool video to check out.
