London:
If you are one of those long distance lovers who always wish that your lover was around, instead of being online, your prayers have been answered!
Your wishes may turn into reality thanks to video services like Skype or Google hangout.
Scientists have created a wireless accessory -- Frebble -- which lets you hold your partner's hand from anywhere in the world, Daily Mail reported on Monday. Frebble can be used alongside video chat services such as Skype so that people can see, hear and feel each other.
It uses technology to mimic the sensation of someone giving you a reassuring squeeze of the hand, using a pair of two small devices.
When the Frebble is squeezed by one person, the corresponding gadget will apply pressure to the back of a partner's hand, to simulate holding hands. The device can be used with video chat services like Skype and Google Hangouts.
A multicolour LED will indicate connection status and when a 'squeeze' is waiting. The gadgets can be recharged using a micro-USB cable and will work with Google Chrome version24 or higher and Firefox version 16 and higher.
Frebble is the brainchild of entrepreneur Frederic Petrignani. He is currently raising funds on Kickstarter for the project.
Your wishes may turn into reality thanks to video services like Skype or Google hangout.
Scientists have created a wireless accessory -- Frebble -- which lets you hold your partner's hand from anywhere in the world, Daily Mail reported on Monday. Frebble can be used alongside video chat services such as Skype so that people can see, hear and feel each other.
It uses technology to mimic the sensation of someone giving you a reassuring squeeze of the hand, using a pair of two small devices.
When the Frebble is squeezed by one person, the corresponding gadget will apply pressure to the back of a partner's hand, to simulate holding hands. The device can be used with video chat services like Skype and Google Hangouts.
A multicolour LED will indicate connection status and when a 'squeeze' is waiting. The gadgets can be recharged using a micro-USB cable and will work with Google Chrome version24 or higher and Firefox version 16 and higher.
Frebble is the brainchild of entrepreneur Frederic Petrignani. He is currently raising funds on Kickstarter for the project.
