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We are getting closer and closer to a life like in the minority report. In the movie, the gesture controls are amazing, and this wristband gets us one step closer. Reemo allows you to control almost anything with a flick of your wrist. Turn off your alarm clock by making a down movement, or point at something to control it. The developers envision complete home automation.
This group called Robotics Unlimited wants to bring robots to the masses. They have created the world's first legged running robot that you can buy. It's called Outrunner and can take on almost any terrain. You can control it with a remote control, or an app. It's 2 feet tall, weighs 5 pounds, and can run up to 20 miles per hour. You need to pledge at least $250 on Kickstarter for a do-it-yourself kit.
A travel agency in Paris has gone 3D with it's billboards. Not only are these billboards from voyages 3D, they are interactive and they are getting noticed. The message is that their company can get you close to the things you love: theater, movies, and sports. The opera billboard sings, Marilyn Monroe's dress flutters, and a rugby player actually has suds and water running down his back.
