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A new 3-D display lets you reach in and touch virtual objects

The device takes Iron Man tech a step closer to reality

Play the video a hand reaches down into an illuminated screen displaying a virtual 3-D graphic of a car

A new device projects 3-D graphics, such as this car. Users can grab, rotate and otherwise manipulate the floating visuals.

By Maria Temming

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Floating displays you can reach into and manipulate, like the ones Tony Stark uses to design his super suits in the Iron Man movies, are one step closer to reality.