Abstract: Disclosed is a physical object configured to present contextual information. The physical object may be configured to provide an inherent primary functionality while also configured to provide a secondary functionality of presenting the contextual information. Accordingly, the physical object may include a presentation device configured to present the contextual information. Further, the physical object may include one or more of a sensor and a transmitter. The sensor may be configured to sense an environmental variable corresponding to an environment of the physical object. Further, the transmitter may be configured to transmit information to an external reader. Additionally, the physical object may include a processor configured to control the presentation device to present contextual information based on one or more of a value of the environmental variable and information transmitted to the external reader.