2015-05-11

After a short hiatus, our monthly series – Wacky Gadgets – is finally back! We all know that over the years, mankind has harnessed the power of technology to improve lives all over the world. Many new inventions have come about as a result of technology, bringing along with them increased convenience to our daily activities.

Some inventions, such as computers, have truly revolutionized the world. Others are borderline useful, while some are full on absurd! In this month’s edition, we bring you 4 different wacky gadgets for you to decide if they are insane, or genius. So sit back, and have fun with this crazy list!

Vessyl Cup

At the top of the list, the Vessyl Cup is an invention that holds many in awe, yet attracts the same amount of critical views as well. The Vessyl Cup is a 13-ounce cup that automatically recognizes any beverage that you pour into it, be it coffee, beer, juice, and so on.



Photo credits: myvessyl.com

The smart tumblr instantly displays the nutritional contents of the beverage you pour in as well, which in turn gets synced into your smartphone so that you can track your drinking habits.

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So is this invention genius, or insane? Well, one could argue both ways. The cup can be considered genius, because Vessyl is the first of its kind to make use of molecular sensors to record every drink that you intake, making it a truly innovative invention.

However, the catch is that the smart cup costs USD$99. Do you think it is worth it? Firstly, you would already know what you are drinking because you would be the one pouring the drink into the cup. Secondly, lots of beverages contain the nutritional information at the back of the packaging. Lastly, there are already many existing apps that can help you track your food or drink intake.

Remember Ring

Next on the list of wacky gadgets is the Remember Ring. Never lose track of your anniversary again, for the Remember Ring is a wedding ring that heats up to 120 degrees on your finger 24 hours before as a heads up.



Photo credits: cnet.com

Ricocheting between 1 hour intervals for every 10 seconds, be sure to never make your wife or husband upset again with this seemingly wacky invention. So, what’s the catch? One ring costs a whopping $760! Just set an alarm reminder for your anniversary on your smartphone instead, and save yourself the hassle and the money.

Chocabyte

Have you always been in love with 3D printers, as well as… chocolates? What would happen if someone combined the both of them together? Yes, you’d get the Chocabyte.



Photo credits: gizmag.com

For USD$99, this 3D printer promises to let you print anything out of chocolate. Sounds magical enough for you? The only catch here is this: why waste time printing a sculpture that you are going to eat anyway?

The Lock N Load Gun Alarm Clock

Do you have trouble getting out of bed on a regular basis? Fret not, for the Lock N Load Gun Alarm Clock is sure to solve that problem for you. With a red target on the alarm clock that sprints up as soon as the alarm goes off, one has to take the gun that comes along with it and fire at the centre to shut it off.

Photo credits: amazon.com

And if that still doesn’t get you out of bed, get this – the alarm clock has several game modes, including “quick shot”, where you will have to score five perfect shots in a period of 3 minutes! How wacky is that?

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So what did you think? Which gadgets were genius, and which were insane? Let us know in the comments below! Interested in more? Check out our past articles here!

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