This gadget can turn an ordinary surface into a smart controller

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You can now turn on your smart appliances with a touch of any ordinary surface.

Welle uses embedded sonar and a sensitive algorithm to let you control your smart devices with simple hand gestures.

Touch your table to turn off your TV.

Move your finger a certain way to lower your shades.

Set that snooze alarm a little easier.

Welle is still in a Kickstarter campaign, so you can score an early-bird price of $69.

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