From Daniel Wilson at PopularMechanics.com
And no, the flying car is not one of them.
My three favorites from the list are:
1. Kid OnStar
Kid OnStar could be packaged into a bracelet or necklace crammed with sensors that monitor location, physiological status and voice stress levels. Parents could receive monthly diagnostic checks on exercise levels, notification if children are injured or kidnapped and the assurance that emergency services will be sent the instant a problem arises. While newer versions of OnStar allow police to automatically disable a vehicle at the touch of a button, we don’t recommend this feature for Kid OnStar—no matter how rowdy your offspring may be.
2. Insect Force Field
Insects are important for healthy ecosystems, but they also ruin crops, spread disease and occasionally bite your neck—ouch. Clearly, humankind needs a portable device capable of protecting an area from all six-legged critters.
3. Megatracking System
Ever had an iPod or camera stolen? The time is ripe for microscopic tags that can be permanently implanted into inanimate objects, so they can be tracked to whichever house/pawn shop/precinct they end up in. Prepare for greater peace of mind: With a megatracking system in place, people will think twice before walking off with your umbrella, and airlines will always know exactly where your luggage has landed.
I always sort of felt that if my dogs could have a tracking device embedded just under the skin, why not my kids?
Kristin: That would be nice, wouldn’t it, but kind of creepy. Maybe they could put it in a bracelet or something instead.
No teleporter???!?! *sigh* that’s the one I’m waiting for. I hate planes.
Love that insect forcefield! That would come in handy during summer
Sandy: A teleporter would be nice. I share your hatred of planes. I still don’t understand how they stay up in the air! =)