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58 Unique Gadgets

Many gadgets are used by us at our homes but here are some unique and amusing
gadgets that have either been invented or are being developed.

The Solowheel is 100% electric. This is the only carrier powered
with a unique patented stabilized gyro wheel. Making it the
lightest (11 kg) and most compact of all motor vehicles
worldwide. The solowheel can be transported and stored
anywhere. The solowheel provides a convenient and fun
transportation experience, giving the feeling of ‘slide on the
ground’, near the hoverboard in the movie ‘Back to the Future’.

When you go to the supermarket, do you often forget to purchase certain items
and remember them only when you are back home ? The Smart Shopper
Automated Grocery List Printer may be of great help to you. It is a device that
is voice activated. When you talk into the handset, it compiles a textual list
ready for printing. You can stick the list with magnet on your fridge. The list is
sorted by types of items that one would need to buy, to avoid wasting time
browsing and comes pre-programmed with 2500 items, with the option to add
your own. Ink refills are not required in this machine.

The Trave concept car is a three-wheeled green machine.
Designed by the students at the University of South
Australia, it is fully electric. This environment-friendly car
has only two seats and a maximum speed of 120 kmph. It
needs to be recharged only after it travels every 150 km. It
has just three wheels, so can easily park itself in tight spots.

Google Glass is a wearable, voice-controlled Android
device that resembles or pair of eyeglasses and displays
information directly in the user’s field of vision.
Google Glass offers an augmented reality experience by
using visual, audio and location-based impects to provide
relevant information. For example, upon entering an
airport, a user could automatically receive flight status
information. Users can also control the device and a
touchpad located on its frame.

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