Thursday, May 8, 2008

Disneyland resurrects "House of the Future"

If you ever visited Disneyland as a kid, you might remember seeing the "House of the Future" , a conceptual dwelling that showcased prototypes of innovative high-tech gadgets. In the original version, the home featured hands-free phones, wall-sized televisions and electric razors. After a decade the exhibit closed in 1967.

Now Disneyland Resort has announced that it will open a new 500 sq. ft. " Innovventions Dream Home" in May, this time teaming up with Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, software developer Life. The home will include some electronic products and technologies that are available today such as mobile phones, PC's, digital music and games , as well as more futuristic gadgets. Disney aims to provide guests with a " high-tech,high-touch" interactive experience that helps them u"understand how to seamlessly interconnect their home, the surrounding community and the world", the company stated.

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