- [Reacher] Every so often you read about new gadgets
that are supposed to change the world,
but unfortunately many fall short.
This is Reacher, today we're bringing
you a look back at 10 inventions
that gave us high hopes and where they are now.
The HoloLens was the first fully self-contained
holographic computer that allowed a user
to interact with high definition holograms
in the real world.
It provides the user the ability to work remotely
as well as collaborate in real time.
The headset also lets the user design
and set up a space using holograms
to create 3D life size models.
Microsoft is set to release an updated version in mid 2019
with an improved field of view,
longer battery life, and the Windows 10 operating system.
Current pricing on the basic version starts out at $3,000.
- [Woman] Number Nine.
- [Reacher] The Myce Stro is a lightweight
wearable mouse that wraps around your finger
and has all the same functions
as your standard desktop version.
The cursor is moved using hand and wrist motions,
while the button and scrolllers
are controlled using your thumb.
The main selling point of this mouse
is that it's fully portable and doesn't require
a surface for use like your standard mouse.
This makes it perfect for use in those
unconventional places like public transport.
If you're part of the niche market for this type of item,
you can grab yourself one for just under $130.
- [Woman] Number Eight.
- [Reacher] UnlimitedHand is every gamer's dream,
allowing the user to touch and feel aspects
of the world inside the game itself.
Small electrodes from the device generate a pulse
that allows you to feel the virtual world
through the muscles of your hand and arm.
Other sensors in the device let you give input
to the game through hand and finger motions.
The device was designed to be used
in combination with VR technology
for a fully immersive experience.
Current pricing on this one will run you around $320.
- [Woman] Number Seven.
- [Reacher] The Double 2 is a unique
telepresence device that allows you
to be both somewhere and not somewhere all at the same time.
To put it simply, it's essentially an iPad
and camera attached to a pole on top of a Segway.
This setup allows you to beam your face to the screen
and move around an area without actually being there.
The device is geared toward letting the user
attend business meetings while
avoiding the commute or flight.
When not in use, it can be parked
in a charging dock until it's needed again.
This upgrade of the original Double came out in 2016
and is still on sale today with a starting price of $3,000.
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- [Woman] Number Six.
- [Reacher] Like a step into the future,
Glass, formerly known as Google Glass,
is a brand of high tech smart glasses.
They feature an optical head mounted display
showing information in a smart phone like format.
The wearer of the glasses can communicate
with the internet using a series of preset voice commands.
The headset can then access instructions,
images, or any amount of other information
which helps with the current task
while being completely hands free.
Google released a prototype in 2013 for $1500,
but that came to an end just two years later.
In 2017, the Google Glass Enterprise Edition was released.
To this day it's mostly used
in the industrial and medical sectors.
Unfortunately, the product never really
took off in the long term and is still seen
as a bit of a failure.
- [Woman] Number Five.
- [Reacher] This one is something I always wanted,
which left me surprised when I found out
it's a real product and not something
straight from a sci-fi film.
The Magic Cube is essentially a portable keyboard,
but not in the way you imagine.
It connects to most devices via Bluetooth or USB
and works by projecting a keyboard and multi-touch mouse
onto almost any flat surface.
It's small enough to fit in the palm of your hand,
and comes in a range of colors with an operating time
of two and a half hours between charges.
If you're interested in giving it a try
you can grab one for a current price of $170.
- [Woman] Number Four.
- [Reacher] This entry is the game console
that took the world by storm
but then proceeded to fizzle out.
The Nintendo Wii burst onto the scene
with games such as Wii Sports,
in which friends and family could take each other on
using a motion sensor controller
that emulated real world movement.
The company went on to develop games
such as Mario kart, which helped
propel the device to the next level.
Unfortunately, the buzz around the console
dropped off after a few years
and you can now pick one up for little to nothing online.
Nintendo attempted to bring the craze back
with the release of the WiiU.
This one offered a more advanced controller
that included directional buttons
and a touch screen interface.
Sadly, this too went by the wayside
and production was halted in January of 2017.
- [Woman] Number Three.
- [Reacher] Like something straight out of a sci-fi movie,
the Sony smart contact lenses essentially record
what you see in your day to day life.
In 2016, Sony filed for a patent on
a video recording smart contact lens.
The gadget works on the basis that the wearer
will control video recording via a series of blinks
as and when they want something captured.
Maybe this product is for you,
but you may have to wait on it
as it's still very much in the theory stage.
Google also released their own smart contact lens,
but with very different capabilities.
Google's efforts were fixed on measuring the tears
in diabetes patients in order to assist them
with regards to their glucose levels.
The product was announced in 2014
but was unfortunately discontinued in November of 2018.
- [Woman] Number Two.
- [Reacher] After the release of Back to the Future 2,
every kid dreamed of having a hoverboard.
Sadly, that dream never came to be.
But a company by the name of Hoverboard Technologies
may have the next best thing with their GeoBlade 500.
The design looks like a skateboard
with a large wheel in the center
which gives the rider the feeling of surfing on land.
Steering and speed are controlled by leaning,
much like using a Segway.
It has a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour,
with a a range of 16 miles on a single charge.
If needed, battery packs can be swapped out on the go,
allowing for longer journeys.
Other features include customizable lighting
and sensors in the base of the board
that aid the rider on uneven terrain.
This one is still around with a price just under $1500.
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Number One.
- [Reacher] This final entry is the culmination
of over two decades of work and research.
In 1986, Honda's engineers started on their journey
to create a walking robot.
The aim was to create something that
could mimic human movements and actually
help people in the real world.
The first full robot, the P1,
stood just over six feet tall,
but the current version has come down
to be a little more compact.
The latest version can run and walk even
on uneven surfaces and slopes.
It can even understand basic voice commands
and recognize the faces of select individuals.
Honda is continuing the research
into the field of humanoid robots
and still regularly holds demonstrations
of their current products.
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