These objects are not only fun but also may hold the key to a better way for humans to use new technology - as opposed to what Rose considers a bleak future in which every tool will be crammed into a computer screen.
Rose, whose gadget-filled home was recently featured in The New York Times, has a new book called, "Enchanted Objects: Design, Human Desire, and the Internet of Things."
We've compiled 15 of the coolest enchanted objects currently in existence. Many of these aren't available on the market yet, but they offer a glimpse into what the future has in store.