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Following my amazement at loudspeaker light bulbs, something we didn't need but somebody invented anyway, I have been pondering what we need but nobody has bothered to invent yet, feel free to add your own ideas.

Top of my list of inventions we need is, bathroom cisterns that don't condensate.Every bathroom I have seen, that shares shower or bath tub with a WC, has a cistern that drips water constantly during the cooler months, or have I missed the solution somehow ?

How about a device that fits to your letterbox that fires a high voltage along any piece of high gloss paper, as this is invariably the material used solely by takeaways that insist on cramming the stuff through your door. Even in the dark you can tell what is definitely junk mail & what might be genuine simply by the feel of whether it's glossy or not.

Cold Fusion

FourPart;1491012 wrote: How about a device that fits to your letterbox that fires a high voltage along any piece of high gloss paper, as this is invariably the material used solely by takeaways that insist on cramming the stuff through your door. Even in the dark you can tell what is definitely junk mail & what might be genuine simply by the feel of whether it's glossy or not.


Nice way to get sued or possibly arrested.

Bruv;1491011 wrote: Following my amazement at loudspeaker light bulbs, something we didn't need but somebody invented anyway, I have been pondering what we need but nobody has bothered to invent yet, feel free to add your own ideas.

Top of my list of inventions we need is, bathroom cisterns that don't condensate.Every bathroom I have seen, that shares shower or bath tub with a WC, has a cistern that drips water constantly during the cooler months, or have I missed the solution somehow ?


This?

SANIFLO SaniCOMPACT Cisternless Ceramic WC

Along those lines last time I was in a hotel the toilet flushed with force but did not seem to use all that much water. Opened the lid saw what I believed a canister which contained compressed air.

Well, for conservation reasons modern home toilets often are not up to the task with a simple flush which defeats the whole purpose of low flow toilets. Perhaps design an economical one flush toilet?

FourPart;1491012 wrote: How about a device that fits to your letterbox that fires a high voltage along any piece of high gloss paper, as this is invariably the material used solely by takeaways that insist on cramming the stuff through your door. Even in the dark you can tell what is definitely junk mail & what might be genuine simply by the feel of whether it's glossy or not.


Put up a sign asking for no junk mail, or just bin it..................don't sweat the small stuff.

Bryn Mawr;1491018 wrote: Cold Fusion


Glue ?

tude dog;1491037 wrote: This?

SANIFLO SaniCOMPACT Cisternless Ceramic WC

Along those lines last time I was in a hotel the toilet flushed with force but did not seem to use all that much water. Opened the lid saw what I believed a canister which contained compressed air.

Well, for conservation reasons modern home toilets often are not up to the task with a simple flush which defeats the whole purpose of low flow toilets. Perhaps design an economical one flush toilet?


I have had the pleasure of a macerator type toilet, no thank you.....too many things to go wrong.

It is the cold water re-filling the ceramic cistern in a steamy atmosphere that is the problem, perhaps insulated cisterns would solve the problem.

Or perhaps, like mine - a plastic cistern.

Here's a gadget guys " Fitbit "

it's so cool - it's a small wrist band - keeps track of your heart rate - how many steps you've taken - the distance you've gone - how many calories you've burned & other features.

actually encouraging to get my rear up & moving...:wah:

it's very cool - I like it - Thank You Santa...:yh_rotfl

Patsy

PART ONE

While I am sitting here scratching my chin as to what we really need, there are real inventors paving the way of the future.

The Wondrous and Wacky Year Ahead in Gadgets

SensorWake

What it is: An olfactory alarm clock



Wake up to the scent of the seaside¦or a croissant! This clock’s “alarm is a little hatch that spritzes fragrance until you shut it off. (Alas, there’s no snooze button.) SensorWake’s makers say their scents wake 99% of sleepers in two minutes, the key being pleasant yet jarring fragrances such as peppermint, chocolate and coffee. Invented by 19-year-old Guillaume Rolland, SensorWake is now working with Swiss fragrance manufacturer Givaudan on the hyper-concentrated scents: A two-scent pack costs $10.90, and is good for 60 wake-ups. SensorWake is taking pre-orders for $109, and intends to ship in June.


Sensor Wake



PetChatz HD With PawCall

What it is: A two-way video-conferencing system for pets



Look, the current crop of pet cams aren’t very fair. You can see what your furry friend is up to 24/7, but what if they have to get in touch with you? PetChatz understands the four-legged pain. The HD camera already had two-way video chat and an app-controlled treat dispenser. This year’s innovation? The PawCall accessory, which lets Fido initiate the call. When the pet-safe button is pressed, you’ll get a request on your smartphone or computer for a quick woof or meow—or more likely one of those delicious hidden treats. The PetChatz HD system is available now for $380. The PawCall will be available in February for an additional $100.


Petchatz

PART TWO

Bartesian Cocktail Machine

What it is: A pod-based mixed-drink maker



Bartesian does for the margarita what Nespresso did for coffee. Pop in a capsule, select a desired strength, and this robot bartender prepares one of potentially hundreds of cocktails. The Bartesian draws on four containers filled with rum, vodka, tequila and gin. The capsules—which come in familiar flavors such as Cosmopolitan, Zest Martini and even Sex on the Beach—contain the bitters, juices and other flavors needed to complete the cocktail, no shaking or stirring required. Bartesian costs $300, plus $20 for a mixed pack of 12 capsules, and is expected to ship in the spring.




Bartesian

[QUOTE]Digitsole Smartshoe

PART THREE

Digitsole Smartshoe

What it is: A highly connected sneaker



Forget Marty McFly’s self-lacing sneakers from “Back to the Future, when you pair your smartphone with Digitsole’s Smartshoe, you can wirelessly control the temperature of the insole, adjust for a snugger fit and even turn on the shoe’s built-in flashlight. Naturally it tracks your step count to calculate calories burned and distance walked. And what would sneakers of the future be without built-in wireless charging? And if you miss the charging mat, you’ll still get multiple days on a charge, says the French maker, which promises this tall order by fall for $450 a pair.


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