Amazing Technology to Watch Out For!

Jan 27, 2016

These days, new innovations in technology seem to happen faster than anyone can possibly keep track of. Here's a little idea, though, of what kinds of technology may be entering our lives over the next year or so!

Turning Air Into Water

An Austrian designer, Kristof Retezar, has invented a water bottle that can take the humidity from the air and convert it into safely drinkable water. This could be a groundbreaking invention for countries that have high humidity but little groundwater.
The device, called Fontus, is solar-powered and basically works by creating and collecting condensation. It can take a while for this creation, which can be attached to a bicycle, to gather water, but it's certainly worth it!
One concern about the invention as it is now is that, depending on the quality of air, the collected water may end up being polluted.
If all goes well, the Fontus is expected to be available to buy sometime in 2016.

This self-filling water bottle is so cool. Courtesy of Kristof Retezar

Self-Drying Jacket

Ever get caught outside during an unexpected rain shower and had to wear your soaked clothes for the rest of the day? Well, a company by the name of Falyon Wearable Tech has been working to come up with a solution: a jacket that dries itself, from the inside out, in mere minutes.
The jacket works by circulating, with the help of a rechargeable battery, high pressure air. The jacket also features vents that release the circulating air, which are conveniently located to help dry your neck, hair, and face.
Inventors say that the biggest challenge in creating this jacket (which, incidentally, was inspired by Back to the Future) was keeping the design technologically powerful but not too bulky.
Falyon Wearable Tech is still gathering funding, but hopes to be able to start shipping jackets out in spring of this year.

This sporty jacket dries itself in just a minute or two!Courtesy of Falyon Wearable Tech

Wearable Keyboard

Over the past several years, researchers have been working towards creating wearable technology that could drastically change how human beings interact with the devices in their lives.
The latest buzz has been surrounding the wearable keyboard, which would essentially be made from electronics that have been knitted together like fabric.
Scientists foresee this technology being relevant not just to clothing, but also possibly being put in to use on furniture or even wallpaper.
It might be a while before this amazing technology becomes available, but researchers have suggested that it may hit the market within the next five years or so.