Cool gadgets that actually exist

Ever wondered if those cool gadgets from the movies actually exist, or might exist before your time is up? While the they are still tinkering with actual 'Back To The Future' styled hover-boards the only one that exists has a flight time of six minutes. Here are seven gadgets that exist and are also affordable (sans the Tron motorbike). 

Selfie Toaster

For the Selfie-Kings and Queens, here’s a chance to personalize your breakfast with your own face on toast. The Selfie Toaster allows users to stamp their faces on a slice of bread using custom heating inserts.

Hand-powered coffee machine

The power woes are here to stay, and if you’re a coffee addict who is forced to start your day without your daily cuppa due to load-shedding, the hand-powered coffee macine is just for you. The minipresso is portable and allows you to brew coffee on the go. It accepts loose ground coffee or ready capsules, just add water to the attached tank and enjoy a shot of fresh pressed espresso.

World's smallest camera drone

As drones become more affordable more and more people are buying the quad-copters for recreational and professional use. As with every innovation, producers try and up the ante with new features, lightening the weight or making the device smaller. The latest is the ‘world’s smallest camera drone’ is just 5-inches wide and can fly upto 50 meters high. With an onboard camera the tiny drone weighs only 14 grams – about the same as an empty soda can. The only downside is the flight time, with a fully charged battery you can only fly the tiny drone for four minutes.

Nail Art Robot

For those who like to personalize their nails, ‘The Nailbot’ machine offers the freedom to print instant pictures, designs and emojis directly onto the finger nails. Using Bluetooth technology the device connects to the users smartphone allowing users to select the desired design from their phone and in less than five seconds personalize their nails like never before.

Camera free security system

CCTV cameras have been securing homes for decades, but the latest security tech allows securing property without a single camera. Instead the groundbreaking home security system tracks movements using radio waves. The system connected to the internet then notifies the exact location of an intruder on a smartphone application. It takes 15 minutes to install and is the result of years of research funded by US intelligence services.

Washable smartphone

Dropped your phone in the pool? Tried burying it in rice? Didn’t work? A Japanese company has developed the world’s first washable smartphone. It is waterproof, dustproof, shock resistant and you can handwash it with regular soap. The phone also sports ‘scratch healing’ paint on the back which allows the phone to self heal the scratches you put on your device during the daily grind. Running the Android 5.1 OS, the ph also sports a 13-megapixel camera.

Tron inspired electric motorbike

Inspired by the Tron Legacy a custom motorbike due to go on sale in May is powered by a direct drive electric motor with lithium batteries, a spring-preloaded front suspension, rear rigid suspension and hydraulic brakes.

Tron inspired motorbike helmet

If the Tron inspired motorbike is way out of your league, you can always buy a Tron inspired helmet that not only looks super cool but increases how visible the rider is to others on the road at night.