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8 Amazing Gadgets You Really Must Have

A downturn in the economic climate inevitably inspires a new level of creativity from an assembly of competent businessmen, leading to profitable economic times and booming businesses. It is part of a natural cycle. The superiority of automation and technology that exists in the world today has freed us from the leaps of putting all our efforts into basic survival. We have time on our hands to expand our mental horizons and, according to the market, much more disposable income than ever before. As technology advances by leaps and bounds, it ceaselessly provides us with gadgets and toys that improve our quality of life and provide us with a lot of entertainment value. Here are some of the coolest gadgets (some not yet on the market) that you’ll want to own the moment you know they exist…

Electronic labels for supermarkets

This is a soon-to-be-available shopping device that will potentially speed up the amount of time you spend at the checkout counter in the grocery store. It’s a radio-frequency identification tag for food that is being developed by researchers at two universities: Sunchon National University in South Korea and Rice University in Houston. The label incorporates semiconducting ink containing carbon nanotubes to print electronics on plastic and paper that will emit a radio frequency. A frequency detector at the checkout instantly detects everything in your cart so you can be out with your cart in seconds, especially if you remembered to bring your own “green” canvas shopping bags and pack your items in your car. This is the same technology currently used with passports that allow travelers to instantly pass through airport security checkpoints. If you don’t like the idea of ​​your food being broadcast inside your pantry, radio waves can be blocked by covering the labels with aluminum foil.

LED light cake tray

Have you ever suffered the embarrassment of baking a perfectly delicious three-layer chocolate cake for your dinner guests, only to completely mess it up when trying to cut the right number of pieces? This gadget for bakers is your savior. It’s a 12-inch cake pan with LED lights that show you exactly where to slice. After pressing the power button, it gives you the option of 2 to 12 slices. (FYI, do the math; lucky people who use the 2-slice option get a 6-inch piece of cake.) This amazing tray includes a rotating feature that helps guide your hand as you coat it with icing. It also plays a more upbeat rendition of “Happy Birthday” if you’re someone who isn’t inclined to sing out loud in public. The cake pan is sold through Amazon for around US$40.

Bank of fish

Pet lovers understand the feeling of degradation that occurs when someone rudely accuses them of having stupid goldfish. Now you can prove them wrong and keep them quiet forever. Tea Bank of fish it is a training device for goldfish, guppies and other small species that teaches them to do some pretty impressive tricks. Based on a trial and reward method, you’ll soon have your fish swimming through hoops, playing soccer, and eating out of your hand. It comes with an excellent instructional DVD and detailed written instructions. You might have guessed that it’s available from “iwantoneofthose.com” for £24.99.

flexible solar panels

Admit it: You wouldn’t mind getting more exercise and fresh air, but the thought of being outdoors long enough to run out of charge on your cell phone or laptop weighs more on your mind than the extra pounds you need to lose. There is a solution! Flexible or collapsible solar panels were created for people who like to hike, backpack, fish or boat on open waters but can’t live without their portable electronics. The panels can be rolled or folded into a compact and neat package and can be easily stored in a bag or backpack. They are made for rugged use and come with long extension cords and accessories to easily charge 12V batteries. This is enough juice to run your electronic devices and laptops. “Flexsolarcells.com” sells them through eBay and Amazon for between US$80 and US$3,000.

Heineken robot

While this isn’t a replacement for a live bartender, the Heineken Bot does have appeal to bar patrons, even if they don’t drink Heineken. The robot, designed by Middlesex University supertechies, rolls around the top of the bar on sturdy wheels waiting to serve those in need. He cheerfully dispenses a full mug of beer to the patron who waves his hands above his head. A sonar detection device on the droid lets him know he has a client. It is not currently sold to individual consumers, but you can contact your Heineken distributor if you own a bar.

touch screen skin

Fans of touchscreen computers will be pleased to learn that research has taken the “touch” concept to a whole new level. Carnegie Mellon University and Microsoft’s Redmond Research Lab have teamed up and are working on a prototype system called “Skinput” that uses your skin as a display and input device. A micro-sized pico-projector (used in wearable devices) embedded in a bracelet projects images onto the wearer’s hand or forearm. When the user touches an image, the device acoustically determines which icon has been touched and activates it. In effect, his own body becomes his computer screen. The technology is still in the early stages of development.

ultimate lounge chair

The ability to unwind after a long, hard day at the office has become the focus of entrepreneurs trying to carve out a share of the ever-growing basket of disposable income. Hammacher Schlemmer does it better. Manufacture the Vibroacoustic Relaxation Lounger that is unbeatable, even if you feel like you have been. It sends low-frequency sound vibrations through the lounger’s mattress to calm the mind and body. It comes with headphones that play relaxing music or any music of your choice through a CD or MP3 player. The soft foam cushion adapts to your body, enveloping you in total comfort. It sells for just under $2,000.

USB coffee warmer

Here is a gadget that will make you very happy if you have a laptop and drink hot drinks. That would be most of us, right? It’s a “plug & play” USB powered coffee warmer that keeps your coffee, tea or hot chocolate steaming. No driver is required for this nifty little gadget; just plug it into a convenient USB port on your laptop and you’re good to go. On the other hand, if you prefer cold drinks, there are refrigeration models available that keep your drink cold. Either model is usually available through Amazon or eBay for around $10 unless they’re out. It’s one of those things that you just “have to have”.

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