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The history of internet-connected objects dates back to the 1980s. The first to be considered as such was a drinks dispenser installed at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh in 1982. This machine indicated the filling level and temperature of the drinks. Since then, connected objects have multiplied, playing a crucial role in our daily lives by offering us practical solutions and intelligent interactions from our smartphones. However, some creations leave us perplexed as to their usefulness.
Unusual and useless objects?
Some creators come up with ideas that could be considered revolutionary. With a small gadget, they manage to make our lives easier in a way that we could not even imagine. In the long list of connected objects, here is our selection of unusual products, but which could be useful (for the right person of course):
Smalt, the connected salt shaker.
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Created by Herb & Body, this salt shaker lets you control the amount of salt via a mobile app. This way, you’ll avoid pouring too much salt on your plate. It can also play music thanks to its built-in Bluetooth speaker.
Toesteroid, the texturizing toaster in your kitchen.
This toaster, still in the works, allows you to text your friends using images of toasts. It can print messages and even weather forecasts on your toast. You will have breakfast while knowing whether or not you need to bring an umbrella for the day.
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Hushme Classic, the discreet helmet.
It’s probably for those who want to talk discreetly on the phone. The headset/mic designed to take calls discreetly, providing a unique solution for private conversations. It uses insulating materials to muffle the voice and can play distracting sounds.
Clickstick, the connected deodorant.
This creation is probably aimed at those who spray themselves with deodorant. Its goal is to deliver the necessary amount for each application. It is also an environmentally friendly connected object thanks to its refills.
The smart egg tray
Amazing gadget that reminds you how many eggs you have in your fridge. Useless and therefore essential…
And other more… personal articles
Of course, nothing escapes the fashion of connected objects. For sports people, there is for example the connected bra OMsignal. It measures breathing and heart rate. For men, there is the Spartan boxer shorts. It protects your private parts from electromagnetic waves from devices such as computers and smartphones. In the same vein, the connected menstrual panties my.Flow sends notifications on menstrual flow.
For the naughty, we can quickly think of sex toys. This is the case with Lovense Lush, which can be controlled remotely. However, there are also original ideas like OhMiBod connected lingerie. We can mention the ShiftWear connected shoes. These sneakers with e-ink screens, created by ShiftWear, allow you to change their design in real time via an application.
Connected objects, whether practical or unusual, continue to push the boundaries of innovation, providing sometimes unexpected and surprising solutions. You can find the right fit at Amazon in the connected objects category, you can find everything there: lamp, key ring, switch, LED bar, spy camera…
