Weirdest Gadgets of All Time

No matter how useful they prove to be, new gadgets can seem a bit odd at first. Just a few years back, pulling out a smartphone from your pocket would have likely elicited some quizzical stares. Nothing is more common now that phones are the standard tool for everything, from calling friends to taxiing. There are many examples of technology that have never been mainstreamed on nerdynaut.com/amazing-modern-gadgets-that-you-probably-didnt-know-existed.

Smart Belt

Belt stole the show from other devices during 2015’s CES opening night. The self-adjusting bright belt captured the attention of the entire world at CES 2015. Belt connects wirelessly to a smartphone app to track things such as waist size. It can be adjusted to fit your lunch hole or tighten up depending on how much food you consume. Belty’s prototype was made from metal and plastic. It has a striking industrial look. The prototype was a hit, but it didn’t get any wallets. The company also did not reveal a launch date or a price.

The company now has a leather model that is more traditional-looking but no information on how to buy one. This was more than a year ago.

Selfie Toaster

This novelty appliance is the most innovative thing to toast since the Virgin Mary made a grilled cheese sandwich back in 2004. It can heat your mug onto a slice of rye bread for $75 plus the cost of bread. Although it is called the Selfie Toaster, it is not connected. Instead, the user must insert a custom-laser-cut metal grilling plate (Burnt Impressions supplies) into the appliance before pressing the button. The Selfie Toaster was released at the heights of selfies in 2014. It is still available for purchase, in case it has been lost.

MindWave EEG Headset

You don’t need a keyboard and mouse when you can control software using your thoughts. NeuroSky’s MindWave MobileEEG headset is a brainwave-reading device that can be used to control apps and games. The headset is also said to track your brain’s performance. Other headsets such as the EPOC have been used for similar purposes. Early reviews show that we are still far from mind-powered computers.

Thync Vibe

You can imagine a small device that could calm down or energize you in just minutes. Startup Thync has created the $199 Vibe to change your mood. It sends low-level electrical pulses directly to your brain, stimulating your neck and head nerves. Thync promoted its product to be an alternative to alcohol and coffee, but critics claim that the device does not live up to their expectations. You must try this product to see yourself and give an honest feedback. Thync calls these pulses “vibes,” and the wearer can control them via an accompanying app.