Where’s the Remote

The new webcam that could kill off remote controls
It may be called 'gesture interface technology' but it is as simple as waving your hand.
In fact it is waving your hand - and could mean the days of the television remote control (and the days of arguing over who has it) are over.
Scientists at a Toshiba research laboratory in Cambridge have created the technology that allows viewers to operate their TV purely by gestures.

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For example, raising a hand in a "stop" sign will pause the action on TV.

Flapping a hand up or down can raise or lower the volume.

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The technology could be customized to suit individuals.
Touching your right ear, for instance, would increase volume, while touching your left ear would lower it. The software could also recognize viewers as they walk into a room and switch automatically to their favorite channel - opening a whole new area for family disputes.