Hacking a car or the human body? To most people, this sounds like pure science fiction -- something that's only possible on a Hollywood set. However, top hackers and security researchers from around the world recently demonstrated just how real these hacks now are.

If you missed this year's Black Hat and DefCon hacking conferences in Las Vegas, take note: an array of futuristic hacks were revealed that could change the way we think about all of the gadgets, devices and machines that fill our lives.

These hacks are both cool and a little frightening.

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One step closer to the Singularity...