MorePhone, the Smartphone Screen That Changes Shape to Alert You

When you watch this video, realize that you might be peeking into the future of flexible smartphone technology. Sure, today's handsets can alert you with noises and vibrations, but what if your phone were like the shape-changing MorePhone, bending and twisting when it receives a text or call?

Now you're getting the idea. Created by researchers at Queen's University Human Media Lab in Canada, the phone is in its prototype stage thus far. Its e-Ink display uses special memory wires, curling up to a certain angle when they're electronically activated.

This early iteration looks crude, but use your imagination. Read more...