By Eddie Wrenn
Mirror, mirror, on the wall - whose the fairest of them all?
Well, perhaps this Android-powered wall mirror cannot answer that question, but if you wish to know your weight, or the weather forecast, or see the latest headlines while you are brushing your teeth, then this device might fulfill your wishes.
The 'mirror tablet' was spotted at the Japanese Smart[phone and Mobile expo - which showcases all the latest technology coming to a smartphone near you - by website The Verge.
Powered by a humble Android tablet, the device can display widgets on your mirror - even attaching to scales to give you your weight - and is adaptable to a wide range of widgets and apps to make those morning routines a bit less mundane.
Naturally, the one thing we don't want is a mirror full of fingerprints, so the mirror uses radio sensors so you can keep your fingers a few inches from the surface when swiping between screens.
The technology has not gone to market yet, but the tech company Seraku told The Verge that potential uses were for the home market, for customers of hair-salons to make their trims a bit more interesting.
The company also mentioned pubs could use the technology so that patrons could fill out surveys - although whether they would last too long on a Friday night in Britain is up for debates.
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| The mirror technology is similar to the futuristic systems shown in Spielberg's Minority Report, released in 2002 |
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