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In science fiction, it’s easy to sell someone the concept of a digital world far from our everyday reality. A world where anything is possible, with the only limitations being what the technology can provide. But there are aspects of it that make one question, ponder, and overthink. Take the scene in The Matrix of Smith and Cypher eating at a restaurant. Cypher makes a deal with the virtual devil…

Internet of Things Made Simple: One Sensor Package Does Work of Many

Ubiquitous sensors seem almost synonymous with the internet of things (IoT), but some Carnegie Mellon University researchers say ubiquitous sensing — with a single, general purpose sensor for each room — may be better.

The plug-in sensor package they have developed monitors multiple phenomena — sounds, vibration, light, heat, electromagneticnoise, temperature, etc. — in a room. With some help…

Ring Transforms Your Own Body Into A Touch Screen

A new interface technology moves the smartwatch screen to your skin