On this couch, sharing just the one remote control, an entire family would watch TV, play video games, or surf the internet together.

BBC: Home of the future mock-up

"We are delighted at the honour bestowed upon Nabanna, " said Falguni Mondol, 35, a resident of Arbelia and a direct beneficiary of Nabanna, which is innovating on web-based databases and information sharing through internet to benefit the poor women of Baduria a remote region in West Bengal's North 24-Parganas district which is the pilot site for Nabanna.

UNESCO: Communication and Information

The 2013 lineup offers easier content access and sharing along with an updated Magic Remote for a simplified, intuitive user experience (UX).

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