When we talk about new tech launches, 2015 was a year full of excitement. As innovation and creativity took front seat, this year saw some crazy gadgets that literally blew our minds! So, here's a list of 2015's top 10 unique tech products that will have you dipping into your savings account in no time. Read on and enjoy!
1. Logbar Ring Zero
We have seen bluetooth enabled gesture control rings in the past but Logbar upped the ante at CES this year with the Logbar Ring Zero. The lord of all the rings, this tiny device is WiFi enabled and can be used to change slides on a presentation, turn on home appliances as well as play virtual reality games. Along with Bluetooth pairing, the ring can also use a hub to send WiFi or infrared signal to any compatible device. Users also have an option of personalising their rings by adding new gestures and actions using the ring app available on Android and iOS. The Logbar Ring Zero can be purchased for a price of $149 (Rs. 9898 approx).
2. Sony Symphonic Light
At first glance, the Sony Symphonic Light looks like a sleek rendition of an old lantern but it's not just that. As pretty as the Symphonic light is, it also has a magical function of playing music. The lamp can be placed on a bed side or hung on the ceiling adding to its aesthetic value. The Symphonic Light's tall design is not just to make it resemble a lantern but Sony actually uses its vertical speaker technology to provide clean and crisp sound.
3. SleepIQ Kids Bed
Sleep deprived parents finally have a chance of catching up on some slumber time. The SleepIQ Kids bed is a smart bed that connects to your smartphone. It monitors a childs sleep, tracks sleep duration, adjusts height automatically when the child is reading, alerts parents when kids get out of bed, provides soft under bed lighting, and gives parents the ability to turn off the bedside lamp remotely. Now that's unique! The bed costs $1000 (Rs. 66,435), which is a tad expensive but the benefits are totally worth the price tag.
4. Somabar
Somabar is a robotic bartender which can give your local bars a serious run for their money. Six easy refill Somapods house 6 different types of alchohol and users can connect to the bar with an app that allows them to create crazy concoctions and cocktails. What's more? The Somabar can also infuse bitters into every drink which comes out premixed from the dispenser. Priced at $429 (Rs. 28,500), this one is sure to make you the best party host in town.
5. XYZ 3D Food Printer
3D printers are not new but 3D printed food was definitely one of the coolest highlights of 2015. The 3D food printer from XYZ Printing can print cookies, cakes and chocolate figurines. A baker's delight, the XYZ 3D food printer is priced at $500 (Rs. 33,217). The only catch here is that you still need to bake the items once they are printed into your desired shapes.
6. LIVALL Smart & Safe Bike Helmet
Cyclists can now ride easy with the LIVALL Smart & Safe bike helmet. This smart cycling helmet has alerts for other drivers on the road and warns them of the rider's presence. It also automatically answers calls, while the rider is cycling. It even gives riders the ability to take pictures and record videos directly from the helmet. Complete with a SOS alert, music playback and a built-in walkie talkie, this has to be a helmet right out of a sci-fi movie.
7. Bluesmart Connected Carry-on
It's such a simple idea that we wonder how no one ever thought of it till 2015. If you are an avid traveller, the Bluesmart Connected Carry-on is a boon for you. This smart luggage bag can weigh itself and display the results on a smartphone through an app. It also has built-in GPS which makes it easy to trace. This smart travel bag can digitally lock itself, give proximity notifications if someone is near your bag and also provides trip data tracking. For someone who just recently misplaced a suitcase (and then later found it after much grief to the airline), this smart bag finds itself on the top of my shopping list.
8. Microsoft Display Dock
The first mainstream product on this list, the Microsoft Display Dock with Continuum support was definitely a unique announcement from the Redmond based tech giant. The ability to scale a smartphone to a complete PC is something the world was waiting to see, and Microsoft made it all possible this year. Users of the Lumia 950 and 950 XL can now dock their smartphones on this little box-like device, which will convert any larger display into a Windows 10 PC.
9. Panasonic Magic Mirror
If vanity is your sin, then the Panasonic Future Mirror is perfect for you. This magic mirror gives users the ability to try on different looks on their face and put on virtual make-up. the mirror also reads a person's vital statistics and detects skin conditions along with advise on how to improve skin quality. Mirror Mirror on the wall...you get the drift?
10. Philips Lumify
Doctor visits usually involve injections, weird check-ups and going under large machines. Philips' Lumify solves atleast one of those problems. the Lumify is an app controlled ultrasound device which connects to a smartphone. Yes, this tiny, corded device attaches to a smartphone and produces high resolution imaging for deeper applications like abdominal, gall bladder, OB/GYN and lung imaging preset optimisations. A doctor on the go, we say!