You have probably watched the Star Wars franchise or any other sci-fi flick and seen a piece of tech that was so dazzling you could not help wishing that it existed. You may have gone through disease or tragedy that could have been solved by, say, a more accurate assay, nuclear shield, or smart device that could detect abnormalities just by wearing it. You may be surprised to know that some of the devices you believe are too fictional to exist actually do. From home-friendly tech to stuff out of the movies, you will find this list interesting.
A sonogram belt
Ever wished you could view your baby's reactions and movement even before they are born? The electronic sonogram belt by PreVue comes with a flexible screen that allows you to view your baby inside your womb. You can thus watch your baby sleep, move, react to various sounds, and grow.
Cryonics
The process of cryopreservation, where a body is transported in a special chamber immediately after they are pronounced dead to a facility where their body fluids are removed and replaced with medical-grade antifreeze and conserved in a tank of liquid nitrogen actually exists. The technology is still highly volatile, and results remain unknown, and some life insurance covers these technologies for around $200,000. The wealthy are offering their brains up for preservation for $80,000, which is surprising, considering that its success rate is still unknown.
The smart bra
The smart bra was invented by a young Mexican scientist who was inspired by his mother's harrowing experience after a wrong diagnosis. The bra, dubbed EVA, is equipped with sensors that can measure and use parameters such as the temperature and weight of the breasts to determine the presence of any anomaly. Any change in these parameters could indicate that excess blood is flowing to the breasts and could be nourishing something way more than just the breasts, such as a tumor. Its data is then uploaded to a smartphone app.
Heat-adjustable bedding
Luna is a mattress that will make your bed smart, from adjusting the temperature in specific areas so you can keep your feet warm and the rest of it cool, or whichever other combination. It also monitors your vitals, including breathing and heart rate, so you will not have to wear any smart devices to bed, then returns advice on how you can sleep better.
The Neutrogena light therapy mask
Neutrogena is well known for their remarkable facial care products, and you may want to try their light therapy mask that prevents you from the messy missing and application of masks. It has LED lights inside, with blue ones for fighting acne-causing bacteria and red to reduce inflammation. You are advised to wear the mask for 10 minutes every day for one month.
Laser weaponry
Laser weaponry, contrary to popular belief that it is not real, has been in existence for a long time. However, it only exists on a smaller scale, having been fitted on destroyers to take down drones, missiles, and smaller boats. Laser weapons are way more advantageous compared to their traditional counterparts. First, they are highly accurate as light is not affected by wind resistance and barrel length. By using computers, human error is also eliminated. Also, light travels way faster than traditional .50 cal; the latter can peak at 853m/s, while light travels at 3,000,000,000 m/s.
Auto-watering plant pot
Getting a plant is a great way to bring nature into your home and cheer up an indoor pet. However, you may end up forgetting to water it, leading to shedding of leaves all over your floor. Parrot has taken an extra step to make this mundane task automatic, with its 2-liter capacity that will keep your plant alive for one month. The Parrot Pit will help you keep your plant hydrated and in excellent condition by relaying its vitals and metrics such as soil fertility, temperature, and moisture level to your smartphone.
Brain activity simulator
The Thync is an interesting device that uses electrical impulses to help reduce stress and anxiety after a long day or boost your mind for a complex task. It has modes, including 'Zen,' 'Deep sleep,' 'Motivation,' and 'Bliss,' the latter which will induce a drunken-like euphoria.
