Imagine being able to change the channel on your living room TV by simply grazing your hand across the recliner's arm rest...
Or raising the volume on your car stereo by swiping your fingers across the car seat's fabric....
It's coming. Researchers in Canada are developing a touch-sensitive fabric that works like your iPhone's touchscreen. BMW has already incorporated it into some of its designs.
Check it out: http://tinyurl.com/6qqtpmu