Future soda cans and crisp packets will have touchscreens
Would you play Angry Birds on a can of coke? The interactive future is approaching, and we're ready to embrace it with open arms
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Next Big Thing – liquid touch sensors
Disney Research's new technology Touche takes touchscreens to a whole new level with liquid touch and body interfaces
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Next Big Thing – Microsoft HomeOS
Microsoft Research has taken over some futuristic test houses with apps for everything from your lights to your doorbell
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Next Big Thing – invoked computing
Soon you'll be able to access your computer via everyday objects - just don't burn yourself typing on your Meat Feast
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Next Big Thing: palm-reading ATMs
A Japanese bank has installed palm scanners at its ATMs – doing away with the need for a bank card
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Next Big Thing – e-sound for electric cars
Audi is throwing itself into creating a unique sound on electric models that are required, for pedestrian safety, to make noise
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Just because they could – tongue controlled Kinect
One step too far for gesture controlled Kinect hacks? No such thing. Especially where Japanese researchers are concerned
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Next Big Thing – smart fabric
The army's set to do away with cables, replacing them with electro-conducting yarn woven into clothes – imagine charging your iPhone just by putting it into your pocket
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Next Big Thing – Microsoft transparent 3D screens
Yes it’s like Minority report, yes it’s real, and yes we want one too
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Next Big Thing – interplanetary internet
Well, how else did you think you were going to instant message ET once he's got home?
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Next Big Thing – electro grip plastic
Your mobile could soon switch from smooth to grippy in an instant thanks to a new plastic discovery
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Next Big Thing – app controlled speaker lights
NEC Lighting stopped just short of designing the ultimate disco ball but we still want some of this LED action in our lounge
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Next Big Thing – personal space probes
A space-faring scheme for the less financially-gifted satellite and star fan
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Next Big Thing – 3D translator avatars
Microsoft has already developed the kit to create an avatar that'll speak 26 different languages – with your face and voice
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Next Big Thing – police drones
The US is getting drone spies in 90 days – it’s only a matter of time before the UK is similarly swarmed
