Now your nose can tell you when you are being talked about on social networks thanks to a net-connected robot.

Called Olly, the robot watches the millions of messages passing through social networks and spots when its owner is mentioned.

For every mention or referral Olly emits a waft of scent as a "reward" for the online interaction.

— Read more at Perfume-puffing robot sniffs out social media mentions at BBC News. Hat tip to Fragnut!