11/28/2005
Cyberhugs, or worse?
So in this news story, we learn -
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore scientists looking for ways to transmit the sense of touch over the Internet have devised a vibration jacket for chickens and are thinking about electronic children’s pyjamas for cyberspace hugs.
A wireless jacket for chickens or other pets can be controlled with a computer and gives the animal the feeling of being touched by its owner, researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) told Monday’s edition of The Straits Times.
The next step would be to use the same concept to transmit hugs over the Internet, it said.
But isn’t it really just a variation on this -
Horny Brits plug into internet vibrator
Net-controlled remote rumpy-pumpy
Right, let’s get down to business - you’ve warmed yourself up with the vibrating knickers, plugged the iPod into the Muff Dock and slipped into the backless thong, but there’s still something standing between you and an earth-shattering climax…
Ah yes, your boyfriend is at a data networking conference in Birmingham. But while this would previously have been an insurmountable barrier to sexual intimacy, distance can no longer keep the tech-savvy rumpy-pumpyists from enjoying a private moment together.
Indeed, while less connected couples would have to make do with a bit of solo flying, those with a broadband connection and £79.95 to spare can now avail themselves of the Highjoy Internet Enabled Rabbit, 10.5 inches of non-toxic vinyl rubber net joy which “invites couples to join the online sexual revolution”.
Gotta love those Brits.
Filed by Ken at 11:06 pm under General
