It seems you can't turn around anymore without bumping into some new innovation, but these 10 gadgets are our picks for some of the best gadgets to have recently hit the private consumer market. From robots that clean your windows to a portable fireplace - these are 10 hot gadgets we'd really love to own! |
The eco friendly toilet from Kohler comes with a motion activated seat and lid, a multiple option bidet wand, not to mention an air dryer, illuminated panels and foot warmer. Music lovers can enjoy built in speakers that connect by remote to a docking station. In short, anything you can ask of a toilet. |
|
Netatmo offers a great solution for clearing the air in your home. This fashionable device reports about air quality, humidity and the amount of carbon dioxide . It can also report on noise pollution. The reports can be sent to directly to your smart phone. |
|
Another device that owes its invention to NASA, the Airocide is the perfect companion to Netatmo's air pollution detector, as it purifies toxins from the air which might harm us. However, it doesn't use filters, but cutting edge nanotechnology to oxidize pathogens and clear the air. It isn't too hard on the eyes either. |
|
If you loved the idea of the Roomba - the robot vacuum cleaner that moves around the house on its own - you're gonna love Husqvarna - the automower! This robot does what Roomba does, only for cutting grass. Not only that, but in sunlight, its solar panel can maintain battery power and keep that mowing going indefinitely. |
|
Phone or keys, we always seem to forget one of them somewhere. So why not combine the two? Calypsckey is a device that lives inside your phone case and can unlock only the corresponding access points. |
|
Do you waste too much time and water in the shower? The Oras Eterna smart shower will lit a green light when you've crossed the 2 minute line, and then a red light will come on to show you that you've been in the shower for two long. You can also control the exact temperature of the water, and change types of flow with the a gentle touch. |
|
The sun table is a great way to save on energy costs. Just please it in direct sunlight for 4 hours to achieve a full charge, then you can put it back inside the house to charge your phones, laptops etc. The table is designed to resist any weather. |
|
Carry your fireplace around with this cool Zeta Fireplace, which you take anywhere. The Zeta is encased in leather and has a titanium interior. Of course, the biggest selling point it the portability. |
|
Don't do windows? There's a bot for that! Just fill the winbot with cleaning materials, attach it to a window and turn it on. This little bot will measure the window, map a cleaning pat and will spray, squeegee and wipe it, without you having to lift a finger. |
|
The Nest thermostat is a melding of beautiful design with cutting edge technology. This is the thermostat that really gets the time to know you. It has the ability to learn and remember details about your lifestyle and adjust the temperature accordingly. It will adjust the temperature when you are gone and again when you get home, and can also be remotely used via cellphone. |
Submitted by: Natasha K.
These Technologies Look Set to Revolutionize Mass Transit
Many of us live in crowded and congested cities, but tech companies and visionaries are constantly coming up with new solutions. Take a look at these.
Hyperion XP-1: The Electric Car of the Future is Here
Hyperion XP-1 is a prime example of the potential of electric vehicles and is considered one of the most impressive and unique cars available.
10 Revolutionary Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters
Disabled people will soon be as mobile as individuals who are fully able-bodied thanks to fantastic revolutionary new wheelchair and mobility scooter designs.
The Levitating Cube Table - Incredible!
This table is actually made of wooden blocks that actuality levitate in mid air. How does this work?
Do You Know the Most Important Airplanes Ever?
The invention of human flight, and the progress made ever since then has seen many a significant airplane. Here are 14 of the most important in history.
How Can You Recognize a Fake Gadget Before Buying It?
More often than not, you're almost unable to recognize them. So, before purchasing the product you want to have, bear in mind the following tips:
Thought Nature is Wild? See It Under a Microscope
You won't believe the things you could discover by looking at everyday items under a microscope.
Future Technology: Inventions That Will Change Our World
Check out a few amazing futuristic inventions that are about to become mainstream.
The Disappearing Computer: Revolution on a Personal Scale
What happens when we lose the physical large computer all together? This lecture explains what ahead for computers.
The McGurk Effect - Don't Believe Your Eyes!
What we hear can be affected by what we see...
What’s it Like Using a 115-Inch TV?!
This colossal 115-Inch TV will transform your viewing experience forever.
The Surprisingly Convoluted History of Traffic Lights
What did the first-ever traffic light look like? Probably stranger than you imagine...
The Accidental Discovery of the World’s First Antibiotic
Not too long ago, it was fairly common to die of the simplest of wounds due to bacterial infection. Penicillin changed everything.
Ever Wonder What Life Is Like if We Zoom In All the Way?
A selection of some of the winning photographs from Nikon's yearly macro photography contest.
First US Embryo to be 'Edited'; Rise of Genetic Changes!
Could the first human embryos be genetically modified?
This Visual Shows the Science Behind the Shape of Rivers
A fascinating visual model that explains why and how rivers change their course.
Travel From the Sun to Pluto With Our Interactive Guide!
The solar system is a fascinating place, and we wanted to bring you an interactive journey that you can use to travel through it. Enjoy the journey!
This Humanoid Robot May Join the Workforce Very Soon...
Meet Digit – a bipedal robot that's ready to join human workers at warehouses around the world as early as 2024.
These 11 Brain Facts Are Enough to Boggle Your Mind
When you consider the sheer complexity of the human brain, it's difficult to wrap your head around it. Learn these 11 fascinating facts about the human brain.
This Incredible Documentary Takes You Into the Human Body
A beautiful and graphically advanced animation sheds light on the mysteries of the human body.
9 Women Inventors Who Have Been Overlooked by History
History has overlooked many great women inventors. Here’s your chance to get to know a few of them.
This Secret Invention Changed the Course of WW2
Let’s take a closer look at the proximity fuze, also called Vt Fuze, an invention that changed the course of the second World War.
This Mind-Blowing Talk Explores the Nature of Reality
In this video, cognitive scientist, Donald Hoffman, attempts to answer this mind-blowing question in this incredible TED talk.
Let's Talk About Size, From Big to Huge.
an incredible discovery that leads us to a better and better understanding of these objects' true size.
17 Incredible Eye Facts You Have To See To Believe
They say the eyes are the window to the soul, and they also happen to be our windows to the world. Here are 17 insanely fascinating facts about eyes.
INTERACTIVE: How Personal Items Have Changed Over Time
Some of you will be old enough to remember what many of today's objects used to look like. Here are 20 such objects. Click to see them as they used to be.
12 Earliest Versions of Tech Inventions We Use Every Day
Witness the evolution of 11 popular devices we use all the time by looking at how they all started...
The Science Behind Why Laughter is the Best Medicine
They say laughter is the best medicine. But why exactly do we laugh?
What is Your Consciousness? A Remarkable Video...
This video by Ted-ed searches to explain the origin of consciousness as well as what is consciousness.
Why Do We LAUGH? 7 Studies on the Origins of Humor
As pervasive as it is in our lives, the origin of laughter remains an intriguing enigma. This article investigates the origins of laughter and humor.
20 Incredible Inventions That We Have Completely Lost
Here are some of the most amazing ideas and inventions we have ever seen. But, sadly, all of them have been lost to science in the mysterious mists of history.
This South African Plant May be the New Cannabis
Is this plant the new cannabis? What will the woolly umbrella plant do for medicine?
Welcome to the Fastest Maze-Solving Competition Ever Made...
Welcome to Micromouse, a competition for the quick of eyes and the quick of minds. This is the oldest robotics race.
5 Robotics Trends Anticipated in 2024
What does 2024 have in store for the field of robotics?
I Bet You Didn't Have a Clue About These Human Body Facts!
The human body is the most complex machine known to mankind, but I bet you don't know these 10 amazing facts about it...
These Are the Miracles That Happen in Our Bodies Every Day
There is a lot that happens inside our bodies every single day. Did you know any of these facts?
You Wouldn't Believe How Far Technology Has Come
Take a look at the advancements of technology in this video. Impressive.
Check Out This Radio-Controlled Lego-Powered Submarine
This is the height of creativity! Check out this insanely cool Lego submarine. It actually works!
These Shoes Can Boost Your Walking Speed by 250%!
Robotic engineers have created shoes that, they claim, will increase your speed by 250%.
Sleep Inventions: 16 Gadgets to Help You Doze Off
If you frequently struggle with sleep, then trying these amazing new sleep innovations could help change your life.
You Won't Believe That These Things Exist in Japan...
If there's one place on this planet that well and truly at the forefront of modern technology, it has got to be Japan, as these inventions prove...
These 20 Tech Inventions Will Define the Next Decade
The future is here. Check out some emerging technologies that are all set to chane our world forever.
8 Inventions of 2023 That Will Change The Way We Live
This year was a prominent one for ground-breaking innovations that will change the way we live.
17 Experiments That Produced Very Bizarre Results...
Take a look at this collection of photos showing how common people performed some fascinating accidental scientific experiments.
The First Robot Ever Made Was Created 250 Years Ago...
This automaton is pure genius, especially when you consider it was built 250 years ago...
Visual Illusions: What Color Are These Strawberries?
Tricking our brain into believing that something is one color or shape than another thing is surprisingly easy, but can we explain why?
What Does the Appendix Actually DO?
Dr. Berg explains, in this video, all about the appendix and what it actually does in our body.