Other uses (which appear a little more conceptual) see Woven as a workout companion, TV remote, Wii controller, social network alerter or simply a fashion accessory.

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Using a simple, bundled remote controller, the Logitech TV Cam HD lets you call anyone using Skype on any platform, whether they are on their smartphone, tablet, HDTV or computer.

ENGADGET: Logitech launches TV Cam HD for living room video chats: built-in Skype, 720p, $200

Customers can control the volume or mute with a regular TV remote or with one of the free Sonos Controller apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac or PC.

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The Wii controller's resemblance to a TV remote sure hasn't been lost on us -- hence the affectionate "Wiimote" moniker that most people have assigned to the unique little controller -- but it doesn't look like it's been lost on Nintendo either.

ENGADGET: Nintendo's Wiimote, like for your TV and stuff

With it, the console's touch-screen GamePad controller becomes a remote control for your TV and set-top box.

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Looks like Nintendo didn't want to wait for its proper E3 press conference to spill some Wii U details early -- it just used its preview event to show the finished version of the Wii U controller, called the Gamepad, as well as a TV remote app.

ENGADGET: Nintendo shows final Wii U Gamepad, TV remote app (update: video)