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Vyne, An iPhone Stand Wrapped Around You

It looks like a snake, and when I first saw it I have to admit I thought it looked weird. But after looking at some products shots and thinking about the possible implementations of the Vyne, I can see it being used in some specific situations. Like hands-free, portable video calling. The creators of the accessory say the Vyne is “constructed of a flexible elastomer neck and plastic clip” that “allows users to easily watch movies, slideshows, and video calls in a variety of configurations”.

The Vyne, indeed, can be wrapped around your neck while you’re busy cooking in the kitchen and still you want to talk with your wife via FaceTime. Or perhaps you want to check on recipe how-tos on Youtube without touching the screen with your fingers.

It looks different, but I believe it can be quite handy. The Vyne is just a concept, but would you buy one?  [via TNW]

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