Humans have made some incredible technological advancements and have created some amazing things. Take the smartphone, for example. The invention of the smartphone has radically changed the way we live. With a smartphone, we can make flight reservations, use it to scan boarding passes, schedule Uber, do online banking, control temperature, lights, and alarms at our homes while we are away, and so much more. Other inventions such as 3D printers, self-driving cars, and robotic maids might be as common as the smartphone soon. It's exciting to see what other technological advances are in store for us over the next few years. The following is a list of some of the latest inventions, some simple, some complicated, but all are very convenient and useful, and they'll make you wonder why they weren't invented much sooner.
#1. At this airport, they have a machine that teaches you how to perform lifesaving CPR.
What a great way to spend your downtime. Everyone should learn CPR!
#2. Identification bracelets made to be planted instead of discarded.
Imagine if all festival attendees used these instead. We would have some beautiful wildflowers everywhere!
#3. Peddle-powered outlets for charging devices like cell phones and computers.
You can get some exercise and get your heart rate up while waiting for your smartphone to charge
#4. This is a conscious vending machine that influences your choices.
But do you think it will make a difference?
#5. The mess-free toilet unclogger that uses a similar technique of a plunger.
You just apply the plastic sheet to the toilet and the adhesive seals the bowl. When you flush, the pressure inflates the plastic so all you have to do is push a few times to unclog your toilet!
#6. A door opener so you don't have to touch the germy handle.
How many times have you struggled to open a public restroom door?
#7. Water balls made with a membrane of edible algae.
They are cheap, eco-friendly, and a great replacement for plastic water bottles.
#8. A meat indicator that lets you know how many days you have left.
This way you won't have to guess anymore.
#9. Wallet-sized diplomas so you can keep it with you wherever you go.
You never know when you're going to want to show off your diploma.
#10. A swing that's accessible for children in wheelchairs.
Everyone deserves to play on the swings!
#11. This electronic sign shows you which stalls are available before you decide to wait in line.
No more peeking under stalls in public bathrooms.
#12. A shower thermometer that tells you exactly how hot or cold your shower is.
The worst thing about taking a shower in an unfamiliar bathroom is making sure the temperature is right.
#13. A water vessel that's powered by human energy.
Have you ever wanted to be out on the water instead of exercising? Who hasn't?
#14. Garbage bags that let you know that it's time to restock.
It would be so nice to have a warning like that a few bags before the end.
#15. A spoon that allows the unused honey to drip back into the jar.
Some say that licking the excess honey off the spoon is the best part though.
#16. A vending machine with commonly used hygiene products.
This school understands that emergencies happen so they've provided their students a vending machine of medicine and hygiene products.
#17. If you need a fork it's at the end of these chopsticks.
Now you don't have to feel silly asking for a fork. You can use these either way!