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[Gilraen]

How can I learn about new technology terms before the general public? FIOS, for examples is becoming a new popular term, but how could I have learned about it many years ago?

Is there a positive technological digest that someone can recommend me to which focuses on BRAND new technology?

[Maehdras]

two options

Try working or finding an inside man in the Patent office. most people patent their stuff before its open to public

second, well be an inventor yourself so you'll know about it and perhaps talk to your collegues.

[Aravir]

be a scientist and make up your own. or subscribe to journals like IEEE, etc - you will know about stuff before JoeSchmoe does at least.

[Ferny]

subscribe to PCWorld, PC Magazine, TechTV, engadget.com, and gizmodo.com

[Grimbold-of-Westfold]

Are you talking about Verizon's fiber optic offering? Fiber optics has been used for data communications for decades. At what stage in the development of a technology do you want to hear about it? Science News is an excellent, very brief weekly publication covering brand new events in science. IEEE Spectrum and MIT Technology Review generally cover a subject once it's known that it's likely to develop into a useful technology. Spend some time at a good library looking at science/technology periodicals and see what matches your interests.