What’s that thing do?” 10 Smart Gadgets You Never Knew Existed
13th August 2018
It almost seems like an unlikely trend to add the word "smart" in front of anything and everything. There are tons of new devices and gizmos available in the market, most of which are used by a majority of the urban population. Yes, we're talking about laptops, phones, cameras, music devices and much more. While most of these smart gadgets have made life simpler and more tech-savvy, there are others that make you go "Wait, it does what?".
As all things weird go, technology isn't alien to the concept of gadgets that are "smart" but not entirely the kind that one would actually want to buy in the first place. Let's look at a list of 10 such smart gadgets that will most certainly raise your eyebrows:
1. Smart toothbrush
Does brushing have to be just another boring daily chore? Apparently not! There are a few brands in the market that sell smart toothbrushes. These come with inbuilt cameras that connect via Bluetooth to a mobile app and show you internal pictures of your mouth. It also buzzes when it's low on charge. It's probably a good option for someone who wants a closer look at their teeth, but will just a simple mirror do the trick too? One would wonder.
2. Smart egg tray
Your eggs need your attention, and this smart egg tray makes sure that happens! It connects wirelessly to a phone app and gives alerts on when eggs are reaching their expiry date and also when your egg tray is getting empty and needs to be filled up. If you're not taking your eggs seriously, it's about time that you did!
3. Smart fork
Have you been chewing too much, too little or too quickly? Well, there are smart forks that will help you detect that! These also connect wirelessly to an app that gives you an immediate alert if you're eating or chewing faster than you should. With such a fork, you're bound to cherish every bite.
4. Smart water bottle
Some of us are quite bad when it comes to drinking enough water through the day. And if this is a chronic problem, fear not! There are smart water bottles, which look pretty fancy, and also light up to give you a notification about how much water you need to drink, how many steps you've walked, calories burned and more. But really, keeping in mind that there are free apps that do the same thing, these bottles are more about the look than anything else.
5. Smart umbrella
Rain, rain go away? Sure, umbrellas are the perfect companion during rainy seasons, but what happens if you forget where you last left it? These smart umbrellas come with a built-in GPS tracker which send you the last location where you used them. They also connect to an app and provide a weather forecast, which might not necessarily be more accurate than the weather apps we already use so religiously.
6. Smart belt
Time to wear the "smart" tag around your waist! A bunch of brands are set to launch different versions of smart belts that can keep a track of how much you're eating, your physical activity, movement tracker, and give you all of this information through a mobile app. Move over fitness bands, it's the season of the belts!
7. Smart pet cam