Someone remembered the outgoing year for sharp fluctuations in the ruble exchange rate, for others - for the military operation in Syria and the conflict with Turkey. But Time magazine remembered this year as rich in useful new items and ranked the most incredible inventions of 2015.
We present to you the top 7 technological innovations that make the world a better, smarter, and in some cases a little more fun.
7. Hoverboard
Remember the board Marty McFly flew in Back to the Future Part 2 and 3? Soon it will cease to be a fantasy. Arca Space Corporation is already accepting pre-orders for the ArcaBoard hoverboard, which is equipped with 36 powerful fans and is capable of lifting a 110 kg person into the air to a height of up to 30 cm. The cost of such a device is $ 19,900. The operating time has "pumped up" so far - only 6 minutes, after which it needs recharging. And the weight of the board is rather big - 82 kg.
6. Bionic headphones
If you hear an unbearable noise, you have two options: cover your ears, or leave. But with Here Active Listening bionic headphones, a third option appears - turn off the noise or reduce it to an acceptable level. The device's processor is synchronized with the smartphone app, so users can manually select which frequencies they want to filter out. This means that you could stand on the subway platform and have a normal conversation, regardless of the train noise. The Kickstarter project has already raised $ 635,189. The headphones themselves will cost $ 200.
5. Improved stethoscope
There is one aspect of medicine that is more art than science. This is a way of listening to the heartbeat. Doctors have long relied only on their ears and memory to detect abnormalities with a stethoscope. But as soon as you connect the Eko Core smart adapter to the stethoscope, you can download the heartbeat sound to your smartphone. And a special application will analyze the audio and compare it with previous recordings. This will help doctors detect heart valve abnormalities and other heart problems that the human ear cannot perceive. It will also reduce the need for expensive tests such as echocardiography. The adapter costs $ 199.
4. New generation baby monitor
Is everything okay with the child? Sproutling will answer this question. It attaches to the baby's body and monitors heart rate, temperature and body position in real time, and notifies parents using a mobile app if there is a reason for an alarm. Sproutling pre-order is $ 299.
3. Underwear for critical days
For many years, women have tried to avoid blemishes on their underwear during menstruation. Basically, they had to rely on disposable pads, tampons, and menstrual cups. But now the Thinx brief has arrived, which is equipped with four layers of antimicrobial, absorbent fabric. They can be used multiple times. There are options for "light days" (absorbs like half a tampon), for "medium" days (like one tampon) and heavy periods (absorbing like two tampons). Deserved third place in the list of the best inventions of 2015. The cost of a pair of such panties (thongs and slips) is $ 24.
2.A frying pan that teaches you how to cook
Pantelligent is a godsend for the inexperienced cook. Once you find a recipe in a smartphone app, the frying pan, equipped with a special heat sensor, uses Bluetooth to display cooking instructions in real time on the mobile screen. You will know exactly when to turn the meat, for example, to create a medium-rare steak. The price of the smart frying pan is $ 199.
1. Eco-friendly car
The Tesla Model X, introduced in September 2015, is the world's first luxury electric SUV. It can travel 400 km on a single charge. Features of the car: futuristic rear doors that open like the wings of a bird, acceleration to 96 km in 3.2 seconds. and power from 259 hp up to 772 HP The cost of the electric crossover is 130 thousand dollars, sales will begin in 2016.