A Deepness in the Sky by Vernor Vinge:
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Dustmote
A tiny sensor device that could also form networks with other motes.

Focusing - using mindrot
Psychoactive microbe improves the attention-focusing ability of those infected.

Localizer - tiny network mote
Devices that work together to form ad-hoc networks.

Video Wallpaper
Very thin, large scale display.

 

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