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00:01If you like playing video games, you know how important it is to be immersed in the story.
00:07Whether it's through the graphics, the sounds, or the dialogue, the more the game draws you in, the better the
00:13experience is.
00:15What if I told you that soon enough you could purchase a gadget that literally allows you to feel the
00:21game you're playing?
00:23It's in the form of a vest, and it would allow you to have various sensations like rain, wind, fire,
00:30and even experience damage.
00:33More so, the sensations are spatialized, meaning if you look up, you'll only feel raindrops on your chest.
00:40Paired with VR glasses, this combo sounds like the future of video games.
00:46We might be able to directly use the sun's power to charge your phones too.
00:51There are two types of such gadgets, those that you simply connect to your phone and place in direct sunlight.
00:58Then there's the more advanced type, which also features a battery.
01:03You can leave it to charge and then use its energy whenever you need to.
01:08If you've been on a social media cleanse recently, you've probably missed the tiny AI robot that has taken over
01:14the internet.
01:16It became so popular because there are a thousand different ways in which it can interact with you.
01:22It can help tune into your favorite music, play online games with you, and even cheer you up when you're
01:28down.
01:29Not to mention it can help with household chores.
01:32This tiny robot can double up as an alarm clock.
01:34It can turn off the lights if you set a certain bedtime, or even take your picture if you ask
01:40him to.
01:41All the while moving independently and making decisions of his own.
01:46Not to mention, he can even get annoyed at you if he's feeling fussy.
01:51Fidget spinners used to be all the rave when it came to stress relief a little while back.
01:57Well, there's a brand new gadget out there that's like a holographic fidget spinner.
02:02This coin can spin smoothly for up to 12 minutes while showing mesmerizing pictures of galaxies.
02:09It uses real-life footage to display some of the best images in our universe.
02:15Not only that, but it's also a cool object to place on your desk whenever you don't feel like using
02:20it.
02:22Travel a lot, you might be interested in this next-level travel pillow.
02:28It's designed in the shape of a loop and works best for people traveling long distances.
02:34Because it's made of sensitive memory foam, it helps to better support your chin while you sleep.
02:39Not to mention, you can control the temperature of the pillow, so you'll never feel too hot while wearing it.
02:46Travel water bottles are a nice way to stay hydrated when traveling or working out, but cleaning them can be
02:52a burden.
02:54After a while, most water bottles become too stinky or stained to be used anymore.
03:00One cool concept to help with this hassle is a self-cleaning water bottle.
03:05That's because it has built-in elements that purify the water and get rid of the bad smells.
03:11Thanks to the layers it has inside, you can even gather water from rivers and enjoy it after it's been
03:17filtered by the techie bottle.
03:19Lastly, it's also insulated to help keep your beverages the desired temperature and cleans itself often, like every two hours.
03:28Not all of us have houses with a great view, but this futuristic gadget can help a bit if you're
03:34yearning for beautiful city lights at your window.
03:38That's because this gadget of the future can let you customize your own view.
03:43It doesn't matter if you're a fan of the ocean waves or mountain peaks, you can have them both.
03:48You can also connect it to your smartphone and replay memories of your own.
03:54Calling out all Jetsons fans, flying cars may be closer to us than we imagine.
04:00Firstly, because our standard roads are getting pretty crowded with each passing year, it's reasonable to think we'll soon need
04:07to look into other means of transportation.
04:10There are a lot of flying car concepts out there too.
04:14Some look like giant drones, some like smaller airplanes, while others simply look like cars with wings.
04:22Other types of flying transportation might be available soon too, like jetpacks.
04:28When it was first introduced to the tech market, the touchscreen was revolutionary.
04:34But these days, it seems we're getting closer to gesture-based computing.
04:38It means simply using your hands to dictate to your computer what to do, without having to use a screen,
04:44a mouse, or a pad.
04:47A lot of researchers and scientists are already developing innovative technologies on the subject,
04:53like those at the MIT Media Lab that recently introduced a digital display featuring a pin screen.
05:01This pin screen is simply a sheet of dull pins that takes the shape of a 3D object when pressed
05:07against it.
05:08Until then, some devices do allow us to use our voices to perform certain activities.
05:15On the same note, our phones might become obsolete too, since it seems that wearable screens are already on their
05:22way.
05:23Sure, we might be enjoying foldable phones now, but the future does look to be screenless.
05:30This technology involves using projectors that are also touch-capable.
05:35You might be able to project your screen directly onto your clothes or hands,
05:39but who's to say we couldn't have something implanted directly into our skin to make it wearable also?
05:47Imagine walking barefoot without damaging your feet.
05:50It's possible these days, you'll just need these weird-looking pairs of shoes.
05:55They look like they're made out of chain mail, but they don't make any noise and won't rust in the
06:00future.
06:02They also provide insulation and don't make any metallic noises when walking in them.
06:083D printers are being used for all sorts of technologies these days.
06:13But can you imagine being able to also 3D print food?
06:17For now, food 3D printing is limited to certain textures and consistencies,
06:22like purees, mousses, or ganache.
06:27Also, for now, 3D food printers don't actually cook the food.
06:31They just assemble it.
06:34Nevertheless, there are a lot of high-end restaurants out there that are already experimenting with food 3D printing.
06:42And speaking of meals of the future, we might soon be introduced to a fridge that orders food for us.
06:48It scans its containing bottles and jars and sends a list of groceries to your local e-market,
06:54so you'll never be out of your favorite snacks.
06:57More so, it lets you know if something's gone bad,
07:00and you need to take a trip to the garbage disposal bin too.
07:04It's way better for our eating habits also.
07:08Most people say they're tempted to buy unhealthy food because they go to the store on an empty stomach.
07:14Since you won't be going shopping at all and only have specific items delivered to you,
07:19your pants might soon start to fit better as well.
07:22Continuing the list of smart household items,
07:25you might be soon introduced to the toothbrush that can chat with your dentist.
07:31Sure, that feels a bit like a betrayal,
07:33but if it can help with preventing cavities or plaque buildup, why not?
07:38We already have smart toothbrushes on the market with built-in sensors
07:42that check if you're washing your teeth correctly,
07:45so you shouldn't be surprised if they add this feature in the future too.
07:50On that same note,
07:52owning smart mirrors may soon be the first step in taking care of our health.
07:56Just by taking a quick look in the mirror,
07:59this futuristic gadget can perform a quick scan to see if you're looking pale
08:03or have really bad dark circles.
08:06Based on these cues,
08:08it can suggest underlying problems
08:10or inform you when it's time to go see a specialist.
08:13So your phone needs an entire night to charge.
08:17Bummer, right?
08:18A cool Indian origin researcher has you covered.
08:21He's discovered a super speedy way to charge your laptops and phones in just one minute.
08:27Imagine a battery getting fully juiced while you're brushing your teeth.
08:31Not only that,
08:32but you can also juice up your electric car in just 10 minutes.
08:36Ankar Gupta,
08:37the brain behind this discovery,
08:39along with his team of researchers at the University of Colorado, Boulder,
08:43found a way to make charged particles move really fast through tiny pores.
08:47This breakthrough can lead to the creation of super-efficient energy storage devices
08:52called supercapacitors.
08:53Not only do they charge up super quickly,
08:56but they also last longer than regular batteries.
08:58According to specialists,
09:00the magic lies in the efficient movement of ions.
09:04Samsung is gearing up to introduce a game-changer.
09:07Meet Bali,
09:08a cool spherical home robot
09:10designed to win over even the toughest skeptics
09:13who could use a helping hand around the house.
09:15In the past,
09:16Samsung teased us with a peek at what was to come,
09:20dropping hints about Bali way back in 2020.
09:23But the wait is finally over,
09:25as they can take the plunge into creating a robot
09:27that's an all-around home assistant.
09:30Samsung promises that you can get your very own Bali buddy in 2024.
09:35There are no firm details on pricing yet,
09:37but they're cutting us some slack
09:39by making all of Bali's features subscription-free.
09:42However,
09:43Samsung isn't alone in the quest for a spot in your living room.
09:46LG is hot on their heels,
09:48boasting about their own companion robot
09:50set to make its grand entrance in 2025.
09:54The Squad SolarCity car might be the coolest ride in town.
09:58This innovative vehicle is the world's first solar-powered car
10:02designed for urban and suburban mobility.
10:04It's the perfect solution for tackling emissions and congestion in the city,
10:08whether you're sharing it with friends or cruising around solo.
10:11Imagine the ease of a moped combined with all the comforts and security of a car.
10:16That's what Squad offers.
10:18Also, say goodbye to parking headaches, traffic jams, and congestion charges.
10:23This ride is a significant change.
10:26Squad charges itself using solar energy,
10:28making it environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
10:31With its sleek design and compact size,
10:34parking is a breeze.
10:35You can fit three Squads in the space of one regular car.
10:39Plus, with swappable batteries and loads of storage space,
10:42this car is as practical as it is fun.
10:46I bet there's one thing your body does that you definitely take for granted,
10:50and it's going number one.
10:52I'm talking about that mechanism we've got
10:54that helps us know exactly when it's time to go number one.
10:58However, for some folks with spinal cord injuries
11:01or conditions like multiple sclerosis,
11:03that connection between the brain and the bladder can get a bit wonky,
11:07causing all sorts of issues.
11:09Many things.
11:10A cool company from South Korea
11:12has produced a solution that's sure to save the day.
11:15They've created a nifty, wearable patch
11:17that uses near-infrared technology
11:20to peer into your bladder
11:21and give you a heads-up when it's time to hit the restroom.
11:24The person wearing it will just get a friendly reminder via a phone alert.
11:29Simply slap on the patch,
11:31stick it on your lower abdomen,
11:32and let the magic happen.
11:34The technology isn't out yet,
11:35but they're doing their best to make it hit the market as soon as possible.
11:40Now, get ready to revolutionize your work-from-home routine
11:43with Lifespans Ampera,
11:46the ultimate multitasking marvel for all you Silicon Valley trendsetters out there.
11:50Say goodbye to boring desktops,
11:53and hello to a pedal-powered paradise
11:55that not only keeps you active,
11:57but also charges up your devices like a boss.
12:00Just 30 minutes of pedaling,
12:02and bam, your phone is halfway juiced up.
12:04And if you feel like really going for it,
12:07you can even charge up your laptop by cycling like a pro.
12:10This device may look like a funky bar stool with pedals,
12:14but it's a game-changer for your home office setup.
12:17According to Lifespan CEO Jackie Wu,
12:20the Ampera is the go-to for people working from home
12:23who are tired of being glued to their desk all day.
12:27So, how do you feel when you catch a glimpse of yourself
12:29in the mirror first thing in the morning?
12:31Personally, I usually feel a little grumpy
12:34and definitely in need of some caffeine.
12:36But now, thanks to the BeMind smart mirror
12:39from Paris-based tech company Baracoda,
12:42clever name, huh?
12:43That morning mirror check can actually be helpful.
12:46This magic mirror can analyze your expressions and gestures
12:49to figure out how you're feeling,
12:51and then offer up some personalized mental health coaching
12:54to get you on the right track for the day.
12:57With the help of AI and natural language processing,
13:00the mirror can provide guided meditations,
13:02light therapy, and affirmations to boost your mood.
13:06According to Baracuda specialists,
13:08this new technology has the potential
13:10to improve the quality of millions of lives
13:13by monitoring subtle changes in health.
13:15And that's not all the mirror can do.
13:17It can even help guide you through your morning
13:20toothbrushing routine and analyze your skin's needs.
13:23But the real question is,
13:25can it whip up a cup of coffee?
13:27Unfortunately, not yet.
13:28But maybe that'll be the next upgrade.
13:32Meet Custo, the ultimate smart home parcel box
13:36that brings convenience right to your doorstep.
13:38Imagine having your very own personal custodian,
13:41keeping track of all your incoming and outgoing parcels
13:44and alerting you when needed.
13:46No need to worry about manual input.
13:48Custo opens with just a scan of the parcel's tracking number,
13:52thanks to real-time checks with over 1,500 courier APIs.
13:55You can easily grant access to family and friends
13:59through the mobile app,
14:00using unique QR codes for one-time or recurring visits.
14:04Plus, rest assured that your smartphone
14:06will promptly notify you about every delivery.
14:10Taking a leisurely stroll
14:11is a fantastic way to get your exercise in.
14:14But let's face it,
14:16sometimes it's not as easy as it sounds.
14:18Whether you're getting up there in age,
14:20battling some condition,
14:21or just feeling a little weak in the muscles,
14:23walking can be a real challenge.
14:26Enter WIM,
14:27the brainchild of South Korean robotics wizards
14:29at We Robotics.
14:31This nifty little gadget straps around your waist and legs,
14:34giving you a 20% boost in energy while you walk.
14:37This means you can go further
14:39and feel less like collapsing at the end of your jaw.
14:42The AI technology inside analyzes how you walk
14:45and even predicts your next move,
14:47getting smarter with each step you take.
14:50Plus, WIM isn't just for those hardcore athletes
14:52or folks with medical needs.
14:54It's for anyone who just wants to jazz up their daily stroll.
14:57The whole shebang weighs just 3 pounds
15:00and folds up into a compact little package
15:02that you can toss in your bag.
15:04And if you're feeling extra adventurous,
15:06WIM has an exercise mode that mimics walking through water,
15:10giving your muscles a real workout.
15:12The future holds self-driving cars and flying taxis.
15:16In the past, however,
15:17we've transported a cat through an underground suction pipe,
15:21and it survived.
15:22Here's how it's all connected,
15:23and why we humans don't travel in tubes.
15:29So, this American company named Hyperloop
15:32promised for years
15:33it would transport people incredibly fast
15:36through a vacuum system.
15:37Its ambitious plans included rapid trains,
15:40capable of traveling at speeds of 700 miles per hour.
15:44By comparison,
15:45the passenger trains we have available these days
15:48can travel on average just 50 to 100 miles per hour.
15:52But to everyone's surprise,
15:53the company closed down last year.
15:56Even though they made prototypes in the Nevada desert,
15:59the project had many problems.
16:01They needed to build huge tubes
16:03that would have been scattered around,
16:05even through cities.
16:06And the trains couldn't handle turns very well,
16:09so the tubes had to be straight.
16:11In 2020, the company did a test run with two people,
16:14going at 107 miles per hour.
16:17It was the first successful ride using this technology.
16:20Despite this initial success,
16:22the company soon announced
16:23they'd focus on moving objects
16:25instead of people.
16:26Does this mean we'll never be able to use
16:28this type of transportation for people?
16:31Let's look at it historically.
16:33Pneumatic tube transport relies on air pressure
16:36to push things through pipes.
16:38Back in the day,
16:39it was used for sending messages
16:40and moving small objects in big buildings.
16:43Even today,
16:44places like hospitals, banks, and stores
16:46still use it to quickly send things
16:48like medicine and money.
16:50Here's how it works.
16:52Say you run a store with cash registers.
16:55Instead of risking theft by walking cash to a safe,
16:58you can send it through tubes.
17:00Each register connects to a tube
17:02that leads to a safe or cashier's office.
17:05All objects would be transported through canisters.
17:07They'd snugly fit in the mechanism,
17:09then get sucked by a vacuum created by a compressor.
17:12Canisters are often sturdy cylindrical boxes
17:15made of tough plastic,
17:17carrying items weighing up to about 5 pounds
17:20and traveling at speeds up to 22 miles per hour.
17:23There are limitations to consider.
17:26Installing pneumatic tube systems
17:27in existing buildings can be challenging,
17:29as they require careful planning
17:31during the initial design phase.
17:33There's also the risk of valuable items
17:35becoming stuck or damaged during transport.
17:38You can't move around objects
17:40that are larger than 5 pounds or so,
17:42so it doesn't eliminate the need for manual labor.
17:46For more than half a century, until 1953,
17:49the New York City Post Office
17:50used a similar system to transport its mail.
17:53It was based on pipes that ran underground,
17:56up to 6 feet below the city streets.
17:58Because it had revolutionary speeds at the time,
18:01the people who operated the system
18:03were nicknamed rocketeers.
18:05At its busiest,
18:06this tube system handled almost 100,000 letters every day,
18:10which was a third of all the city mail.
18:13The first thing they sent through these tubes
18:15was a book wrapped in a flag,
18:17along with copies of important country documents.
18:19Other funnier objects are rumored
18:21to have been sent through this system,
18:23including a fake peach meant as a joke or a sandwich.
18:27They even sent a cat through one of the tubes once.
18:30It's hard to imagine how the cat made it through the system
18:32at such a high speed, but it did.
18:34Local authorities soon had to let go of this project, though,
18:38because of the costs.
18:39The New York population also grew larger,
18:41and the number of letters became overwhelming
18:43for these small tubes.
18:46Hyperloop's idea was to transport people
18:48using the same principles.
18:50Cool as it sounds, it's not new.
18:52Images with similar concepts date back to the 19th century.
18:56Some say the idea hasn't been properly studied in the 20th century
19:00because large companies were more interested in selling cars.
19:04But even with modern technology,
19:06a pneumatic tube train is hard to build,
19:09mostly because it involves multiple engineering areas,
19:12and it's expensive.
19:13Getting permits would also be difficult.
19:16Another issue is that compressed air
19:18that's being pushed through a small area
19:20translates to a lot of heat.
19:22So, cooling systems need to be worked into these plans.
19:26One potential solution was to put a water tank in each train
19:29to catch the heat and turn it into steam at the next stop.
19:32Even if the science makes sense on paper,
19:35in reality, there's not a lot of space in the small train
19:38for a good heat exchange.
19:40This means more water, which means more weight,
19:43which in turn means less speed.
19:46One Asian company, however, claims to have created
19:48the fastest pneumatic train earlier this year.
19:51In theory, this device could transport someone
19:54from New York to Los Angeles in under an hour,
19:57or from London to Paris in just 15 minutes.
20:00To prove their efforts,
20:02they set up a mile-long testing track,
20:04where the prototype train reached 387 miles per hour.
20:08The company considers this test a success,
20:11affirming that it proved the seamless interaction
20:13between the test tube, vehicle, and track.
20:16As they were developing the project,
20:18they uncovered troubles of their own.
20:20A power outage, leak, fire, or even a simple human error
20:24could lead to a disastrous accident.
20:26More so, the train's high speed and rapid acceleration
20:29could induce discomfort among passengers.
20:33Hyperloop trains aside,
20:35what might the future of getting around look like?
20:38Better ways of moving from one place to another
20:40could make our lives easier by reducing time,
20:43expenses, and accidents.
20:44One idea could be fast trains that float.
20:48These speedy vehicles might use strong magnets
20:51to hover above the tracks,
20:52letting them go fast while making less noise
20:55and shaking than regular trains.
20:57They're also less likely to get stuck
21:00because they don't rub against the tracks as much.
21:02These trains also don't need gas,
21:05so they're better in terms of resources as well.
21:07Instead of engines, they use magnetic fields
21:10made by special coils in the walls and tracks
21:13to push them forward.
21:14Right now, six of these lines are up and running in Asia,
21:17but soon they might appear in the U.S. too.
21:20The first one is planned to connect Washington, D.C.
21:23and Baltimore,
21:24and later, it might stretch all the way to New York.
21:28About 20 companies are also exploring the idea
21:31of flying taxis.
21:32They could transport people in cities
21:34with the help of small planes.
21:35The idea is to offer safe rides at a fair price,
21:39like a $70 trip from Manhattan to Kennedy Airport,
21:42without bothering those on the ground below.
21:45Challenges here include reducing flight expenses,
21:48increased urban noise,
21:49and drafting rules about flying over busy cities.
21:53Even though some people are still nervous about the idea,
21:56it seems that driverless cars
21:58are on the way to becoming a reality.
22:00Many automobile companies are testing out their prototypes,
22:03even though there are still questions
22:05about how safe they can be.
22:07We don't know yet if the same rules should apply to them
22:10as the ones for human drivers.
22:12Lots of accidents happen because drivers aren't paying attention,
22:16but robots don't get distracted.
22:18Driverless cars are supposed to take fewer risks
22:21and go slower to keep everyone safe.
22:23On the downside, they're expensive,
22:25with prices expected to be over $100,000 apiece.
22:30Projects including delivery drones
22:32have already been implemented, too.
22:34For instance, a UPS drone brought medicine
22:37to people's homes in the U.S.
22:39after getting approval
22:40from the Federal Aviation Administration.
22:42It was a big step forward for drones,
22:44even though there are still rules to sort out
22:47before they can be used on a larger scale.
22:49Drones have to prove they're safe
22:51before they can fly freely over people's heads.
22:53So, for now, UPS is only using them
22:57in rural areas and around hospitals.
22:59To solve traffic jams,
23:01we might turn to building roads underground
23:03and driving our cars through tunnels.
23:06This could work better than flying cars
23:08because the process is not affected by the weather.
23:11One plan is to lower cars down with a big elevator
23:14and allow them to circulate on a fast metal platform.
23:17The advantages may include faster speeds,
23:20since there are fewer risks of accidents,
23:22from things like wild animals crossing the road.
23:25It also might be less expensive,
23:27since people are less likely to be stuck in traffic.
23:30Not to mention our cities might end up
23:32looking a little prettier and less noisy.
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