9 whacky consumer tech accessories you don't want to miss

By Team Digit | Updated Sep 15 2015
9 whacky consumer tech accessories you don't want to miss

If you thought your smartphone was the most 'innovative' consumer tech could get today, you've got another thing coming. Here are nine of the whackiest technologies that we've seen in recent times.

9 whacky consumer tech accessories you don't want to miss

Aurora Dream Inducing Headband
Aurora is a dream inducing headband which uses various sensors mounted on a headband to give the user a lucid dreaming experience. 

9 whacky consumer tech accessories you don't want to miss

Belty
This is a smart belt that keeps adjusting itself throughout the day by analysing how much you have eaten or exercised. It has a bunch of sensors inside, which take care of the analysis part, while inbuilt motors then make the belt loosen or tighten around the wearer’s waist.

9 whacky consumer tech accessories you don't want to miss

Chromat Aeros Sports Bra
What happens when you use the Intel Curie Module into a sports bra? Well here's the answer. Chromat's new Aeros Sports Bra is a new responsive garment developed in collaboration with Intel. The bra has vents, which open to provide air flow based on the wearer's body temperature, perspiration etc.

9 whacky consumer tech accessories you don't want to miss

Microsoft smart bra stress detector

It seems many are focusing on bras. Microsoft’s smart bra, which detects stress can alert the user to calm down. This bra has a EKG as well as EDA on either side of the bra, which detect stress levels and send an alert to the accompanying smartphone app.

9 whacky consumer tech accessories you don't want to miss

Sony smart wigs
From the bosom to the head, Sony applied for a smartwig patent back in 2013. This features an array of sensors that can have numerous real world usages, which may even extend into the medical field.

9 whacky consumer tech accessories you don't want to miss

Lechal shoes
Lechal shoes are smart shoes developed by Telangana based Ducere technologies. Just enter where you want to go and the shoes will vibrate to give you directions. They can also be used for fitness analysis.

9 whacky consumer tech accessories you don't want to miss

Skully Helmet
Skully is the smartest helmet available right now. It has a heads up display, a rearview camera, and has built in speakers for streaming music and answering calls. Available for pre-order, the helmet starts at $1499 (Rs. 99,500).

9 whacky consumer tech accessories you don't want to miss

Ping Smartwear
This company creates clothes that connect to Facebook. Ping connects to your Facebook account wirelessly and allows you to stay connected with your friends simply by performing natural gestures such as tapping on your shoulder when you get a message etc. You can also pull the hood up to share your feelings.

9 whacky consumer tech accessories you don't want to miss

Nod Ring
The Nod ring is a ring that can be used to control almost all smart devices, which can connect via Bluetooth. The ring can perform Kinect like swipe gestures.