For some, the outgoing year was remembered for the sharp changes in the ruble exchange rate, for others - for the military operation in Syria and the conflict with Turkey. But Time magazine remembered this year as rich in useful news and compiled a rating of the most incredible inventions of 2015.
We present you the top 7 technological innovations that make the world a better, smarter, and in some cases - a little more fun.
7. Hoverboard
Remember the board on which Marty McFly flew in parts 2 and 3 of "Back to the Future"? Soon it will cease to be fiction. Arca Space Corporation is already taking pre-orders for the ArcaBoard hoverboard, which is equipped with 36 powerful fans and is able to lift a person weighing 110 kg into the air up to 30 cm in height. The cost of such a device is $ 19,900. The operating time has so far “let us down” - only 6 minutes, after which recharging is required. And the weight of the board is rather big - 82 kg.
6. Bionic headphones
If you hear an unbearable noise, there are two options: plug your ears, or leave. But with the Here Active Listening bionic headphones, a third option appears - turn off the noise or reduce to an acceptable level. The device’s processor is synchronized with the smartphone app, so users can manually select which frequencies they want to filter. This means that you could stand on the subway platform and have a normal conversation, not paying attention to the noise of the train. The Kickstarter project has already raised $ 635.189. Headphones themselves will cost $ 200.
5. Improved stethoscope
There is one aspect of medicine that is more an art than a science. This is a way to listen to your heartbeat. For a long time, doctors relied only on their ears and memory to detect abnormalities with a stethoscope. But it’s worth connecting the smart Eko Core adapter to a stethoscope, as the sound of a heartbeat can be downloaded to a smartphone. A special application will analyze the audio and compare it with previous recordings. This will help doctors detect abnormalities of the heart valve, and other heart problems that the human ear cannot perceive. And also the need for expensive tests, such as echocardiography, will be reduced. The cost of the adapter is 199 dollars.
4. New generation baby monitor
Is everything all right with the baby? The Sproutling device will answer this question. It is attached to the baby’s body and in real time monitors the heart rate, temperature and body position and notifies parents, using a mobile application, if there is cause for alarm. The cost of pre-order Sproutling - $ 299.
3. Underwear for critical days
For many years, women tried to avoid the appearance of spots on their underwear during menstruation. Basically, they had to rely on disposable pads, tampons, and menstrual cups. But now there are Thinx underpants that are equipped with four layers of antimicrobial, absorbent tissue. They can be used repeatedly. There are options for “easy days” (absorb like half a swab), for “medium” (like one swab) and for heavy periods (absorbency - like two swabs). Deserved third place in the list of the best inventions of 2015. The cost of a pair of such shorts (thongs and slips) is $ 24.
2. A frying pan that teaches you to cook
Pantelligent is a godsend for the inexperienced chef. After you find the recipe in the smartphone application, the pan, equipped with a special heat sensor, uses Bluetooth to display real-time cooking instructions on the mobile screen. You will know exactly when to turn the meat, for example, to get a medium-sized steak. The price of a smart pan is $ 199.
1. Eco-friendly car
Presented in September 2015, the Tesla Model X is the world's first luxury electric SUV. It can cover 400 km on a single charge. Features of the car: futuristic rear doors that open like bird wings, acceleration to 96 km in 3.2 seconds. and power from 259 hp up to 772 hp The cost of the electric crossover is 130 thousand dollars, sales will begin in 2016.
