Inventors of gadgets are often classed as whacky people to the tune of Doc Brown in Back to the Future, or Data in Goonies. However, while some inventions are next to useless or solve a problem that barely exists, some actually turn out to be incredibly innovative. No, we’re not talking a time machine here.
There are some fantastic innovations that offer a simple yet effective solution to common problems. We have listed some below but you’ll find many more at sites such as Nerd to Know Better. Among this list, you’ll find gadgets that you wished you invented yourself.
- Dual-Temperature Duvet Covers
How about this for an example of something so simple, yet so innovative? Well, how about the nightly tugs of war that go on as we try to sleep with our partners. Some want as much duvet as possible, others don’t like to get too hot. We’re all different after all. However, with dual-temperature duvet covers, you can cover just how hot or cold you like it on your side of the bed. One side of the cover is full of double the microfibre as the other. So, now you can both sleep in harmony at the temperature you desire.
- A Unique Page Weight That Holds Both Book Pages Open
Another common problem that many of us face on a daily basis, is book pages flying closed when we put our books down for a minute or two. It can be frustrating trying to find where you were previously. However, you can now buy a unique weight that stretches across both pages, so that when you place the book down on its back, those pages will not close.
- Wi-Fi Smart Plugs
This innovative invention allows you to turn any appliance or device that you plug into your wall socket, Wi-Fi ready. Whether you have an old lamp, radio, or anything else electrical, once plugged in, you can use a downloadable app to control when to turn it on or off. You can even instruct Amazon Alexa via voice to turn off the device.
- A Credit Card-sized Multitool
Multi-tools are hardly new, but you will not find any as conveniently small as this one. The size of a credit card, making it the perfect fit for your wallet, this multitool has 12 separate handy tools. For starters, it has a knife, bottle opener, magnifying glass, whistle, rope, and of course, the customary toothpick! The funny thing about these tools is while you think you’ll never use them, you’d be surprised at just how often you do.
- Air Hook Tool You Can Use on Airplanes
We all know that space is limited when we travel by plane. While you have the option of pulling down the seat tray and using that to place your tablet, it kinda defeats the purpose as you now have even less space to manoeuvre. Well, with this simple but highly effective device, you can fasten it to the back of the seat in front. It holds so strong that it will support both your tablet and even a glass of refreshments!
Summary
The next time you think up an idea and then write it off as stupid and pointless, do not be so hasty. As you can see from above, sometimes the simplest little innovations can make it big. We could have found dozens more to add to this list, but those were the best five in our opinion. If you take a look around, you’ll no doubt find a whole host of other excellent and innovative gadgets on the market.
