Technologies That Prove The Future Is (Almost) Here
Marty Mcfly
Published
06/22/2015
20 awesome things you have to look forward to in the future. A few of them you can already buy.
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The RYNO: Forget the Segway and whatever fixed-gear bike is currently getting you to work. The RYNO is what Batman would ride if he invented the Segway. Though it's currently in prototype, but that could give you time to save up for this bad boy. -
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The Eye Tribe: This upcoming software tracks your eye movements, allowing you to play games, scroll through the web, or just control your computer. Soon, fingers will be obsolete! About time. -
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3D Printers: 3D printing is one of those technologies that feels like it should be restricted to large laboratories in Silicon Valley, but is quickly becoming more and more affordable. Using a back-and-forth layering process, they're involved in making anything, from small trinkets to James Bond's cars! -
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The Oculus Rift And Virtual Reality: You'll soon be able to immerse yourself in your video games with the Oculus Rift, the next release of which will be for consumers! Check it out and start saving those pennies. -
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The Air Umbrella: It looks like a simple stick, but the Air Umbrella shields you from the rain with a powerful air force field. No more trying to wrangle with those awkward umbrellas! -
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The Ampbot: Standing over two feet and covered in speakers, the Ampbot by Hasbro follows you around like a little puppy. A puppy that plays your favorite tunes. Get him while he's hot, $500 US is worth the price of this robot. -
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Robot Lawn Mower: This one may not play music but it might serve a more practical function. It's the Roomba for the great outdoors, so don't worry about the height of your grass anymore because now it's the robot's problem. -
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Your Own Personal Drone: Get your very own birds-eye view of anywhere with a drone! The technology is quickly becoming more and more affordable. -
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The Smart Kitchen: Touch screens will abound in your home of the future, and the best place for them is in your kitchen! Using Galaxy Tab technology, the Prisma Smart Kitchen will help you expand your culinary horizons and have fun cooking! Just remember to use a coaster. -
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Touchscreen T-Shirts: So long, Fitbit! Soon you'll be able to monitor your body with your shirt. -
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The Laser Watch -
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Audio Tooth Implant: It's discreet for making phone calls with the touch of your tongue. Who knows if it'll stand up to peanut brittle? -
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Go For Smart Contact Lenses...: Like Google Glass (but without the nerdy lookin' glasses)... -
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Or Telescopic Contact Lenses! Like an eagle! -
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A Stethoscope Phone Case: Wanna feel unaccomplished? This ingenious device was developed by a 15-year-old AND he got to show it off on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. It's currently waiting approval in the United States, but expect more medical devices to become mobile. -
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The Bio Robot Refrigerator: Envelop your food in this non-stick, odorless cooling gel for easy preservation and access! Looks pretty odd, though. -
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A Solar Powered Window Socket: Have too many windows when all you need is an outlet? This handy device will soon make it easy to get that extra juice. -
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This Device That Turns Paper Into Pencils -
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A GPS Homing Device For Your Car: Lose yourself in the mall parking lot? Next time you get out of the car, push a button on this homing device! It'll mark the car's location and point you to it on your way back so you can find it with ease. -
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A Device To Prevent Headphone Tangling: What took science so damn long?
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