MIT researchers make 'sixth sense' gadget

February 5, 2009
A woman looks at a multi-touch screen in Los Angeles, California

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A woman looks at a multi-touch screen in Los Angeles, California. US university researchers have created a portable "sixth sense" device powered by commercial products that can seamlessly channel Internet information into daily routines.

US university researchers have created a portable "sixth sense" device powered by commercial products that can seamlessly channel Internet information into daily routines.


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earls
Feb 05, 2009

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Actually sounds pretty cool the more I read about it...

Wonder if it will ever come to market.

I don't see how it lets you see dead people though.
O2L
Feb 05, 2009

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that IS cool.
but whats with this whole sixth sense thing?
earls
Feb 05, 2009

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Just a "marketing" / "press release" spin for attention. What they're trying to convey is that it gives you a new "sense" of awareness due to the ability to consume and interact with vast amounts of information in a quick, new, efficient way.
Mayday
Feb 05, 2009

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Is that a projector in your pocket, or are you just happy to google me?
bmcghie
Feb 05, 2009

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Now that is the start of The Future, as it's usually portrayed in sci-fi. I want one.
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