apple breaks a 16-year design rule with its first touchscreen macbook pro
after years of reserving touchscreens for its mobile devices, apple allows creatives to create digital content directly on the display.
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electronic fibers weave touchscreen into sleeve that survives machine washing
the technology can display images and video, respond to finger presses, and connect wirelessly to digital devices, while retaining the breathability and flexibility of everyday fabric.
tree-mounted machines connect to web app to let users knock on wood remotely
knock on wood is an internet-connected device that performs the familiar gesture of knocking on wood, allowing users to follow the superstition remotely when no wood is nearby.
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