Network Magic can detect a network outage and mark it with a big red "X" on the topology diagram showing you where the outage occurred, and gives you some indication of how to fix it.

ENGADGET: The Family is the Network: Pure Networks' Network Magic wants to make things simple

Researchers have shown off a "magic carpet" that can detect falls and may even predict mobility problems.

BBC: 'Magic carpet' can detect or even predict a fall