Herman Miller unveils a cloud-connected desk because that's the world we live in

Have you ever wished your office desk was, like, smart? Well then the good folks at Herman Miller have you covered. 

Barreling toward an inevitable future teeming with cloud-connected furniture, the renowned designer of the Aeron chair has developed an internet-of-things product that aims to transform the way data is gathered on you while you work. 

Sounds fun, right? 

Dubbed Live OS, the system pairs sensors with desks to track the amount of time employees spend standing or sitting. And you better believe there's an app to go with it. I mean, would you expect anything less from the people who brought you the cubicle? Read more...