RFID-Tagged Socks Keep the Sock Monster Away

Here's the familiar scene: you're folding your freshly dried clothing when you discover a lone sock. Where's its counterpart? This is just one scenario that a company called Blacksocks can help solve with RFID chipped socks.

Stemming from a poor business experience in Japan (mis-matched socks, exposed big toe), Blacksocks co-founder Samy Liechti devised a way to keep that from ever happening again. Not only can you track your socks by hovering a wireless remote over a pile of laundry till you hear a tone, you can tag a pair with a mobile app available for iOS.

The app ensures you're using the same two socks in a pair each time to prevent uneven fading and wear. Another feature uses…
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