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A glimpse of Intel’s futuristic gadgets

Wouldn’t it be useful to have a gadget that immediately warned you when the information you just saw on the Internet or heard from a buddy might be baloney?

How about a gizmo that helps you remember the names of people you encounter whose faces you only vaguely recall? Or a personal robot with such a gentle touch it could fetch your reading glasses without leaving a scratch?

These are among more than three dozen futuristic concepts being explored by Santa Clara chip maker Intel http://www.intel.com . Some might seem an odd fit for a company known for its sophisticated microprocessors, which serve as the brains of personal computers and other devices. But Intel’s researchers, often working with universities, are constantly looking for innovative products or new uses for those it already sells

By Steve Johnson MeDIANEWS STAFF

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