17 Incredibly Useful Inventions You Didn’t Even Know You Needed

There are countless design related ideas, products, or services breaking into the market at any given moment. There are people out there still hungry to invent, to create something that enhances your life in some way. However, navigating the crowded landscape of new inventions can be daunting and a bit overwhelming.

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However, have no fear. Interesting Engineering is here to help. From the most useful to some of the most bizarre, today you are going to take a deep dive into some of the most interesting inventions on the market. or inventions that are about to break into the market in the very near future.

Whether you are simply curious, or desperately need to treat yourself to a very late Christmas gift, here are some of the most useful, and interesting inventions out there. Sit back and enjoy the ride.

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac

If you are still struggling to keep your home clean in 2019, then this one's for you. Don’t worry, this robot is not going to start some apocalyptic event from your home. Eufy is a robot vacuum that moves autonomously to keep your home free from any excess crumbs, specks of dust and any miscellaneous particles.   

Jaybird RUN True Wireless In-Ear Headphones

As a nice alternative to the controversial Apple Airpods, these Jaybird wireless ear headphones offer users great sound quality with an impressive 12-hour battery life. Great if you are active, these headphones are dirt, sweat, and water resistant.

Standard BAGGU Reusable Bag

Plastic bags are sooo 2018. It is time to upgrade your life to an eco-friendly alternative, BAGGU. For when you need to make a quick trip to the store, the bag is a simple an easy way to cut down on those not so environmentally friendly plastic bags.

 Dyson Pure Hot + Cool Link

It’s Dyson, so you know it is going to be cool. Not only does the fanless device keep your home cool during the summer and hot during the winter, it can help you knock some dollars off of your electricity bill.

Boosted Mini

Electric skateboards are traditionally bulky and at times, not the easiest things to travel with. Boosted saw this problem and fixed it with their Boosted Mini. The mini electric board can travel up to 20 mph and also fit in your backpack.

Nanit Plus Baby Monitor

Getting a newborn baby to sleep is no easy task. Nanit Plus Baby Monitor could help with those sleepless nights. The device helps monitor your baby, providing real-time feed information of your child’s sleeping patterns, and even makes recommendations on how to get your baby to sleep better.

Cyclee

Created by Elnur Babayev from Azerbaijan, this project could help you on the road, next time you go cycling. Depending on the actions of a rider, the device projects to onlookers what the rider is about to do. Think of it as turn signals for bikes.

Herb Scissors

Now, if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen but dread chopping than this one is for you. These scissors make chopping herbs a sinch, without all the mess. Better chopped herbs lead to better flavor in your dishes.

Studio NL Desk

There’s a good chance that you occasionally work long hours at your job. Whether you do it because you need to or are simply a workaholic, Studio NL’s bed-desk might be what you are looking for. The desk converts into a small twin, for those long nights at the office.

Luna Moon Lamp

Perhaps, you have always wanted to give someone the moon. This invention gives you that chance. Operating as a unique lamp, this moon shaped device is a great way to light up the night.

Nubrella

Nubrella allows you to walk through any rain storm without the worries of getting wet, and with both of your hands free. The unique umbrella invention falls right over your body, shielding you from elements, without worrying about your umbrella blowing away.

Cuddle Mattress

Cuddling is all fun and games until someone loses an arm. The unique slits in the bed allows you to slide your arms under your significant other without your arm completely falling asleep and the fear of amputation.

Tempescope

Ken Kawamoto’s Tempescope is the ultimate weather device. This device easily visualizes various weather conditions like rain, clouds, and lightning. Unfortunately, it won’t be displaying any snow yet during your next blizzard.

 Bose Sleepbuds

If you already purchased the bed desk from above, then there is a good chance you that you might need some assistance sleeping in the near future. Bose Sleepbuds plays you all your favorite soothing sounds, wirelessly and comfortably.

Acuvue Oasys with Transitions

Acuvue’s latest contact lenses are great for those of you, who have always wanted transitional lenses but didn’t want to make the jump back into glasses. This new invention adjusts to the light as you walk from the outdoors to the indoors and vice versa.

LG CineBeam Laser 4K Projector

The latest in their projector series, the LG CineBeam is a Laser 4K projector with some impressive visuals. Great for a home theater, the projector produces tremendous 150-inch 4K images.

Sanitizing Wand

Great for when you head off to hotels or for around the house, the Sanitizing Wand uses UV light to kill viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms. It will help sanitize all the areas in your home that need a little spring cleaning.