19 ultra-cool high-tech inventions to add your gadget wish list
Do you like to keep up with technology and state of the art inventions? Do you love showing off your latest gadget to your friends, family and co-workers? If so, then read on and browse through these 19 amazing high-tech products.
Want to impress your friends? Here are 19 inventions that will change life as you know it. Welcome to the future everyone!
1. Want to 'change water into wine'?
The Vocktail was invented in Singapore by scientists who managed to give basic drinking water a magical twist. This glass is able to change both the color and flavor of drinks via a cell phone app. You can choose from a number of settings and sip away knowing that your drink doesn't contain the calories that cocktails or other beverages may have!
2. Smart eyeglasses
© Wue Smart Glasses/Kickstarter
At a first glance, these eyeglasses seem like any other ordinary pair, when they're in fact hiding some hidden talents! Vue eyeglasses can make calls, play music, connect to the internet and perform various other tasks including a calorie counter for anyone on a diet. If that wasn't enough, they have a 'find my glasses' function so that you don't spend hours searching for your specs and some models also have a transition lens option, so that your eyes are full protected from sunlight. They have an easy tactile interface, come with a special glasses case and benefit from wireless charging.
3. An automatic toothbrush
Amabrush is a revolutionary dental care gadget that cleans teeth in 10 seconds flat! It's controlled by an app that connects via Bluetooth to ensure your dazzling smile stays clean and fresh.
4. Transcribe your conversations with touching a keyboard!
Senstone is likely to appeal to a wide audience. This little, attachable gadget can be fastened to clothes or jewelry and serves as a note-taking device. Its voice recognition level is 97%, meaning it's great for transcribing most texts. Students and journalists around the world will probably want to put this on their wish list and to top it all, Senstone can record and transcribe no less than 12 different languages!
5. Never be late for work again!
Ruggie is perfect for anyone who has a hard time getting out of bed in the morning. This mat meets alarm clock will ring at a pre-set time and to turn it off, all you need to do is stand on it for 3 seconds. Kiss goodbye to hectic, rushed mornings and never be late for work again!
6. Tuck into some unique pancakes
Have you ever seen those videos of people making pancakes in the form of animals, buildings etc.? With PancakeBot you can program which design you want and, to keep your kids happy, you can even turn their favorite cartoon character into a tasty breakfast. If you want to see how this kitchen gadget works, check out this video!
7. A life-saving straw
LifeStraw is a straw that can filter out 99.9% of bacteria and 96.2% of viruses from any water source. It was initially designed for people living in countries where drinking water is contaminated, but it's now available across the globe. Any globe trotters amongst you can now go wherever you like without having to carry gallons of water in your backpack!
8. A plastic that changes color when food and drinks go off
Braskem have come up with an awesome invention, created by American and Brazilian scientists. It's a plastic used for bottles and containers that changes color whenever the contents' pH value is altered. This means consumers can keep an eye on the freshness of products and avoid any nasty bugs that develop when food and drinks go off!
9. A screen for your windscreen!
Carloudy is a useful head-up display that relays information from a smartphone via Bluetooth. The image is projected onto a car's windscreen, meaning you don't need to take your eyes off the road. What's more Carloudy uses voice commands so you can keep your hands on the wheel for a safer driving experience.
10. A smart coat
Never lose your gloves again by investing in a Smart Parka. This super-cozy coat has integrated gloves, scarf and hat meaning you can also save space in your closet and drawers. Smart Parka's length can also be adjusted from hip to mid-length and its numerous pockets mean you can store all your belongings - keys, wallet, cell phone... And in the event that the coat's stolen, it's equipped with a geotag, so that you can easily track it down. In terms of thermal protection, this coat was specifically designed for harsh Canadian winters, so no matter where you are, you'll never feel the cold again!
11. Watch a movie wherever you are
Capsule is a powerful, soda can-sized projector and wireless speaker that allows you to watch a movie on any surface - ceilings, walls or even outdoors! Its battery last 2 1/2 hours when it's in movie mode and 40 hours when only its speaker mode is activated.
12. An anti-stain textile!
Fooxmet is a revolutionary textile made from hydrophobic cotton - a material that repels all liquids. In addition to its waterproof technology, this textile is breathable and doesn't crease, meaning you don't need to spend time ironing your clothes!
13. The safest bag in the world
The LocTote may look unremarkable, but it's actually a thief's worst nightmare. It's completely slash and fireproof and, in the event that it's stolen, you can be reassured that your belongings will be safe thanks to its padlocked fastener!
14. An electronic GPS anti-theft device
Mu Tag is a tiny gadget that can be attached to almost anything. Its app will immediately notify you of its location if your item is stolen or lost! It can also be attached to dog collars, so that if your pooch decides to make a bid for freedom, you'll easily be able to track it down!
15. An anti-stress cube
Fidget Cube is a great de-stressor for anyone who chews biros, fiddles with paperclips, doodles... This sensory cube has a rocker switch, gears, rolling ball, joystick, spinning stick, rubbing stones and push buttons to keep your fingers busy and your zen in check!
16. A bra that's also a ticking clock...
This Japanese marriage bra features a timer that allows the wearer to set how much time they have in order to find a husband. Its clock ticks down until a wedding ring is slid into a slot positioned between the cups. Once a ring is placed in the holder the Wedding March begins to play, although we have no idea what happens if the clock runs out...
17. Keep your ears wax-free
EarScope is a gadget that cleans ears. It has an LED light so you can clearly see the inside of your ears clean away any wax or grime!
18. Ink yourself!
moodINQ is a programmable tattoo system that uses an 'E ink grid', AKA canvas, which can be applied to all parts of the body and can be configured to suit the size and shape of the body part you'd like to ink. The best bit is that these tattoos can be removed, so you can change designs whenever the 'mood' takes you!
19. A magical bag-sealer
This handy houseware item seals open bags so that your cookies, chips, cereals etc. stay perfectly fresh once they've been opened. iTouchless uses heat-seal technology to lock on flavor and keep dried foods nice and crispy.
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