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New invention uses vibration to turn solid surfaces into cheap touchscreens
2013-07-10 18:22:45| Extremetech
It's safe to say that touchscreens have become a normal part of everyday modern life. The input method is so ubiquitous that it's even appearing on standard computer displays -- ones that have a keyboard and mouse within literal arm's reach. Perhaps the last frontier of the touchscreen, then, is being able to turn any surface into one, rather than having to buy a dedicated device that performs the function. A new invention by the Nanyang Technological University aims to do just that.
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Motorized La-Z-Boy Chair Is the Best Invention Ever
2013-06-13 01:05:54| Furniture - Topix.net
Couch potatoes of the world: Meet your idol. The man you see above is a real hero, as evidenced by the La-Z-Boy recliner he appears to have converted into an automobile.
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How an Old Russian Invention Inspired STMicro's Hover Screen
2013-02-27 12:57:47| Semiconductors - Topix.net
At this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, chipmaker STMicroelectronics is showcasing screen technology that works by just hovering your hand a few inches away from the surface.
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