This high-tech vest gives you a little hug every time you receive a Facebook "like"

"Like-A-Hug" Vest Gives You a Squeeze for Every Facebook "Like" You Receive

ecouterre.com 08 Oct '12, 9pm

This high-tech vest gives you a little hug every time you receive a Facebook "like"

The idea emerged after a casual conversation about long distance relationships and how social networking and video chatting still can’t fulfill the physical needs. Chow and her friends came up with the concept of ‘telepresence’, and they toyed around with the idea of receiving hugs via wireless technology. Using Facebook was a natural fit and could easily be incorporated into the vest’s interface. Like-A-Hug thus works to bring people closer together physically with the help of social media. Plus if it’s really cold outside, the inflatable vest will act as extra insulation. Like away!

Full article: http://www.ecouterre.com/like-a-hug-vest-gives-you-a-sque...

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@AntithesisCo » 22 Oct '12, 10am
If you're feeling the Monday blues then this hugging vest is sure to keep you feeling loved! [link]
@inhabitat » 14 Oct '12, 5pm
Melissa Kit Chow's "Like-A-Hug" vest gives you a squeeze for every Facebook “like” you get [link]
@FullCircle_PR » 12 Oct '12, 6pm
RT @swankyhannah Has social media gone too far? The "Like-A-Hug" Vest gives you a squeeze for every facebook 'like' [link]
@ChrisMayor13 » 12 Oct '12, 6pm
RT @RugbySpy: Been hugged 108 times but we want more! ;) [link] | “Like-A-Hug” Gives A Squeeze Every #FBLike [link] @ecouterre
@RugbySpy » 12 Oct '12, 5pm
Been hugged 108 times but we want more! ;) [link] | “Like-A-Hug” Gives A Squeeze Every #FBLike [link] @ecouterre
@candiedcharcoal » 10 Oct '12, 5am
Haha! "Like-A-Hug" Vest Gives You a Squeeze for Every Facebook "Like" You Receive! [link] via @ThinkDevGrow
@tmistick » 09 Oct '12, 7pm
Reminds me of @deeplocal's like belt! RT @ecouterre: Need a hug? Vest gives u squeeze every time someone likes u on FB [link]
@IOTWorks » 09 Oct '12, 6pm
RT @TheIoT: "Like-A-Hug" Vest Gives You a Squeeze for Every Facebook "Like" You Receive | Ecouterre [link] #IoT
@naomigoldin » 09 Oct '12, 2pm
@upsidedownview u'd appreciate this: high-tech vest gives u a squeeze every time someone "likes" u on Fbook [link] @inhabitat
@Ms_P_H » 09 Oct '12, 2pm
“@inhabitat: “Like-A-Hug” Vest Gives You a Squeeze for Every Facebook “Like” You Receive [link]”. Crazy...
@elevationfloors » 09 Oct '12, 2pm
For those who ask, "why do i need likes?" RT @inhabitat: high-tech vest gives a squeeze with each "likes" on #Facebook [link]
@greenchalk » 09 Oct '12, 2pm
A vest that hugs you every time you get a new Facebook like. Feel the love! #odd [link] Via @Ecouterre
@Niteesh22 » 09 Oct '12, 2pm
"Like-A-Hug" Vest Gives You a Squeeze for Every Facebook "Like" You Receive | Ecouterre [link] via @ThinkDevGrow
@ivonnecita » 09 Oct '12, 2pm
"Need a hug? This high-tech vest gives you a squeeze every time someone "likes" you on Facebook [link]" #aloquehemosllegado
@jasminchua » 09 Oct '12, 2pm
Need a hug? This high-tech vest gives you a squeeze every time someone "likes" you on Facebook [link]
@brooklyknight » 09 Oct '12, 1pm
A jacket that hugs you every time someone "likes" something on your Facebook. This has @haleyvray written all over it. [link]
@TheIoT » 09 Oct '12, 9am
"Like-A-Hug" Vest Gives You a Squeeze for Every Facebook "Like" You Receive | Ecouterre [link] #IoT
@Helenmanchester » 09 Oct '12, 9am
@kerileef An interesting version of wearable tech. [link] …But makes you look like Michelin man via @Julianlstar
@williamthirteen » 09 Oct '12, 8am
hug? wink, wink, nudge, nudge! RT @ballardian: Inflatable telepresent vest that 'hugs' you when you get a Facebook like [link]
@Julianlstar » 09 Oct '12, 8am
An interesting version of wearable tech. [link] cc @amcewan @davemee @cubicgarden
@Julianlstar » 09 Oct '12, 8am
Oh yes> Inflatable telepresent vest that 'hugs'when you get a Facebook like: [link] via @eonshore @juhavantzelfde
@ballardian » 09 Oct '12, 8am
Think this might be going a little too far... Inflatable telepresent vest that 'hugs' you when you get a Facebook like: [link]
@EdSpice » 09 Oct '12, 8am
he future of clothing a Facebook "Like" hug vest [link]
@digital_fest » 09 Oct '12, 7am
Ad ogni #like il giubbotto si gonfia e ti abbraccia. Per sgonfiarlo basta abbracciarsi! Dal #MIT l'ultima social-idea. [link]
@chasnote » 09 Oct '12, 2am
Technically, it puffs you up RT @inhabitat: High-tech vest gives you a little hug every time you get a Facebook "like" [link]
@KatieJergens » 09 Oct '12, 2am
Weird and cute. “@inhabitat: This high-tech vest gives you a little hug every time you receive a Facebook "like" [link]”
@shivayuu » 09 Oct '12, 2am
フェイスブックの自分のポストに「いいね」がつくと、ハグしてくれるソーシャルベストだと！　[link]
@gillyarcht » 09 Oct '12, 2am
Just go for tasers already MT @inhabitat:high-tech vest gives you a little hug every time you receive a Facebook "like" [link]
@powermyworld » 09 Oct '12, 2am
oh dear lord why? RT @inhabitat: This high-tech vest gives you a little hug every time you receive a Facebook "like" [link]
@elise_jamison » 09 Oct '12, 12am
This may be the most pathetic thing i have ever seen. [link]
@babowebprof » 08 Oct '12, 11pm
An example of going too far: Vest Gives You a Squeeze for Every FB "Like" You Receive: [link]
@onlycecilia » 08 Oct '12, 10pm
I Want it!!! “@Ecouterre: “Like-A-Hug” Vest Gives You a Squeeze for Every Facebook “Like” You Get [link]”
@Ecouterre » 08 Oct '12, 10pm
“Like-A-Hug” Vest Gives You a Squeeze for Every Facebook “Like” You Get: There’s something innately satisfying a... [link]
@GreenAsUWannaB » 08 Oct '12, 9pm
#green #eco | “Like-A-Hug” Vest Gives You a Squeeze for Every Facebook “Like” You Get [link] | #fashion #sustain
@TheGaryRosen » 08 Oct '12, 9pm
such a good idea: “Like-A-Hug” Vest Gives You a Squeeze for Every Facebook “Like” You Receive [link]
@svetasvet5 » 08 Oct '12, 9pm
RT @inhabitat: “Like-A-Hug” Vest Gives You a Squeeze for Every Facebook “Like” You Receive [link]
@BeautyComposed » 08 Oct '12, 9pm
RT @Ecouterre: This high-tech vest gives you a little hug every time you receive a Facebook "like" [link]
@Ecouterre » 08 Oct '12, 9pm
This high-tech vest gives you a little hug every time you receive a Facebook "like" [link]
@jasminchua » 08 Oct '12, 9pm
“Like-A-Hug” Vest Gives You a Squeeze for Every Facebook “Like” You Receive [link]
@LeNewsfeed » 09 Oct '12, 8am
"Like-A-Hug" Vest Gives You a Squeeze for Every Facebook "Like" You Receive | Ecouterre [link]
@KatePuck » 09 Oct '12, 6am
RT @Ecouterre: This high-tech vest gives you a little hug every time you receive a Facebook "like" [link]
@lillype » 09 Oct '12, 6am
RT @inhabitat: This high-tech vest gives you a little hug every time you receive a Facebook "like" [link]
@juellscott » 09 Oct '12, 5am
RT @inhabitat: This high-tech vest gives you a little hug every time you receive a Facebook "like" [link]
@inhabitat » 09 Oct '12, 2am
This high-tech vest gives you a little hug every time you receive a Facebook "like" [link]
@jasminchua » 09 Oct '12, 2am
This high-tech vest gives you a little hug every time you receive a Facebook "like" [link]
@inhabitat » 08 Oct '12, 9pm
“Like-A-Hug” Vest Gives You a Squeeze for Every Facebook “Like” You Receive [link]