"I love how bolsters add another dimension to the layering on your sofa or bed, " he said.

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Your sofa (or maybe even your Snuggie) could become a virtual command center, giving you easy control over the dimming of the lights or home music system.

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PlayMemories Studio is an easy-to-use application that puts you in control of viewing, managing, editing and sharing all those special photo and video memories from the comfort of your sofa.

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Google Maps is looking to go beyond the regular ol' snapshot and offer an experience that feels more like an actual visit -- only you won't have to leave your sofa.

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Once you have your big, slouchy sofa, there is the question of how to deal with it in the room.

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"A computer screen isn't really something you can sit around on the sofa with your family and mates, so I think the viewing figures are going to be low, " he added.

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These may sound trivial amounts but 4 sq m is equivalent to having a sofa and small computer table in your house, Riba argues.

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