28 Gadgets Proving That a Fantastic Future Is Already Here, and We’re Thrilled About It

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Movies often show us smart homes where the main character manages all the home’s systems with the help of one smartphone. For example, they can control the water temperature in the shower or all the lights in the house from just one little device. You can see this kind of a house in the movie, I.T. Many of the technical solutions shown in this movie seem fantastical to viewers but in fact, this future is already here — and here’s a compilation that will assure you of it.

Bright Side collected 28 cool gadgets that people are using today that will make you feel like you’re living in a smart house.

28. The “Kissenger” helps to transmit kisses to your loved ones over a distance.

27. A gadget that presses and folds clothes neatly

26. A doorbell that transmits videos and pictures to your smartphone

25. A doorknob called Onassis Digital Lock has a built-in digital lock and a scanner for fingerprints.

24. The Plant Hive gadget helps grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs without putting in much effort.

23. ZERA Food Recycler turns food leftovers into compost within 24 hours.

22. A table lamp that creates an optical illusion with a 3-D effect

21. A veranda with a sliding roof and a hot tub

20. A portable speaker that can wirelessly charge your smartphone

19. A mirror that becomes your personal cosmetologist and a makeup assistant

18. A smart toaster with a Bluetooth connection uses an application to correct settings for different types of bread and sends a notification when the toast is ready.

17. A towel dryer that can also disinfect

16. The LG Styler clothing system can steam, freshen up and disinfect clothes.

15. This smart brush, Kerastase determines how healthy its user’s hair is and sends data to a special mobile application.

14. “Tense” has switches and controllers that can regulate lights, display the current temperature and control a home’s climate.

13. Smart shower, Hydrao changes colors based on how long you’ve been showering. It can also be switched on remotely.

12. This smart body tape measure sends data to your phone and keeps track of changes.

11. This smart mirror can tell you the current weather or scroll your Facebook newsfeed while you brush your teeth.

10. This Samsung coffee table has a built-in screen with internet access.

9. A stroller that folds and unfolds by itself

8. A kind of “airbag” for smartphones

7. A suitcase with an electronic lock and USB charger

6. Glass that becomes matte with one simple movement

5. A solar battery that changes its position automatically every morning

4. This gadget will allow anyone to move heavy furniture.

3. A bed table that has sockets, a USB-charger, lighting and audio speakers

2. A beer opener that has a magnetic lid-catcher

1. A notebook that opens with a fingerprint

Which of these gadgets would you buy right now? Please tell us about it in the comments!

Preview photo credit Hooman Samani, Emma Yann Zhang