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Philips shows off future tech ware



Game on this tabletop
A game of Chess or Snakes and Ladders with the folks? Time to retire your childhood boardgame and take a look at Philips' new Entertaible--short for Entertainment Table. This new gaming concept combines the social component of traditional tabletop games with the interactivity that comes with electronic gaming. Even though the Entertaible is targeted initially at bars, restaurants and hotels, it is a must-have item for frustrated parents who can't get their kids to have a proper meal at the table. We were young once, so we totally understand the need to play games while eating. The screen measures 32 inches across, has a touchscreen interface and supports multiplayer gameplay. Heck, you can even spill some coffee or vent your frustration after losing a game on the table and not have to worry about sending it in for servicing or, in more extreme situations, replace with a new one.

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Talk to my clothes

Fancy the girl at the corner of the pub but ran out of pick-up lines? You'll need Photonic textiles which feature a flexible array of color light-emitting diodes (LEDs) fully integrated into the fabric. If you're into serial dating, you can't be using the same pick-up line throughout the night. Not to worry, because Photonic textiles can be interactive and are limited only by the boundaries of your creativity. All you have to do is type the message that you want to appear on yourself (corny as it may sound), send it via Bluetooth or GSM to the built-in sensors, and voila, you have a new message beaming across your chest or back. We can't wait for the day when we have these LEDs flashing directly on our bodies.

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