"Qualcomm wants your gadgets to look out for you," said Stacey Higginbotham at TechnologyReview.com. The mobile chipmaker is working on a tiny, low-power module that could add computer vision technology to everyday devices, from toys to home appliances. The technology, called Glance, "isn't quite a camera, but it can gather more detailed information than a simple motion sensor." (Courtesy image) It contains a lens, an image sensor, and a low-power processor that allow it to detect people and recognize specific gestures.