Originally posted two weeks ago on Core.

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From Gizmodo and Unwired: Designers at Sony Ericsson are patenting a combination cellphone/universal remote control. In my book, any design concept that leads to us having less objects and clutter is a step in the right direction.

Of course, if product convergence continues unchecked, it will just be a matter of time before you're ironing your shirt, the phone rings, and you end up burning your ear.