Sometimes we see some cool and Hi Fi gadgets in movies that we wish to use in real life. Here, we are going to talk about 8 futuristic gadgets that are coming out or have been released this year to grace our lives.
Google Glass
is an augmented reality eyewear that comes with a display that said to be “the equivalent of a 25 high definition screen from eight feet away”. The futuristic gadget also features a 5-megapixel camera that can help you to share what you are seeing live and can also capture 720p videos. It has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support for sharing, 12GB memory for images and videos and its battery can tolerate a full day of typical use.
The futuristic glass will be available for $1500 and is expected to launch next year for regular users.
Oculus Rift
Oculus Rift is a virtual reality headset that can offer an amazing way to enjoy video games. The prototype version featured a 5.6-inch screen but it was upgraded to 7-inch later after a successful Kickstarter project. A developer’s kit is now available for developers and a consumer oriented Oculus Rift is currently in the works and is expected to be available in 2014.
4K TVs
We saw Sony’s 84-inch UltraHD TV at the CES and now the company is planning to unveil affordable 4K TVs soon. It’s new 55- and 65-inch TV will cost about $5,000 to $7,000 which is really affordable comparing to the $25,000 price tag. You can also get a media player for another $700 if you are worried about the lack of 4k contents.
3Doodler
3Doodler is the world’s first 3D printing pen that allows you to draw in the air. Moreover, you can do it without any software or computer knowledge. It’s user-friendly, pocket-friendly and can be used almost anywhere once you are done plugging it into a power socket. This 3D printing pen can be used for creating basic 3D shapes, 3D models, jewelry, pendants, decorative pieces and much more.
The shipping is expected to start from February 2014 but you can preorder one right away from 3Doodler’s official website for $99.
Pen Sized Scanner
The Pen Sized Scanner is a portable document scanner that comes in the size of a ballpoint pen just like its name suggests. Its 5-megapixel scanner can easily scan recipes, letters, newspaper clips or documents and can store more than 1,000 scanned pictures in JPEG format in its 1GB internal memory.
Users can also create voice memos using this scanner and this gadget is compatible with Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP and Mac OS X. You can order one for you right away for $124.95.
Celluon Magic Cube
Celluon Magic Cube can create a full keyboard on any surface and can work just like any other keyboard. This magical keyboard comes in the size of a cube and uses laser beam to generate a full size laser keyboard. It can be used with smartphones, tablets, PC and any device that has Bluetooth HID.
The futuristic gadget is available for $148.99 which is not too much comparing to other high-end accessories. However, you can get a Bluetooth keyboard or a USB keyboard for less than $50.
MYO
MYO is a gesture control armband that can work as an alternative to camera based gesture control. It can measure electrical activity in your muscles and can help you to interact with computers in a magical way. You can control your PC, phone and other selected gadgets with a wave of your hand.
This futuristic gadget is available for $149 and the next batch will be shipping in early 2014.
Targus Touch Pen
Targus Touch Pen is a Windows 8 based gadget that can turn any Windows 8 based laptop’s LCD into a touchscreen (or at least work like a touchscreen). The pen comes with a small receiver that you have to plug into a USB port and then stick the device to the side of the display. Once you are done calibrating for the first time, you can use it just like a stylus.
The touchpen is really easy to use and doesn’t require any software. It’s available for only $99.99 and works with any Windows 8 laptop.
