Almost any parent knows a good drive in the car can elicit a visit from the Sandman to fussy kids who need to sleep. But who’d have imagined a big auto manufacturer would actually bring their car tech to the bedroom for the grownups. Ford Motor Company has brought its Lane-Keeping car tech to a “Smart Bed” that aims to curtail your partner’s attempts at a border crossing. As a product in the Ford Interventions line, the Lane-Keeping Smart Bed uses pressure sensors in the mattress to sense when someone has moved from their side to your no-fly-zone. It’s at that point when a built-in conveyor belt pulls them back to home base. The idea behind the use of the typically automotive-based feature is to alleviate disturbances while sleeping that can lead to fatigue for you and nightly defensive moves toward your usually-loved one. The Smart Bed isn’t for sale just yet, but we can dream about it for now, albeit interrupted.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
