20 Wild Inventions That Could Be Stolen From The Future

In a world with so much insane technology, it’s hard to keep up with the new inventions coming out of the woodwork. It’s not likely that new inventions are making headlines in the news, but there are still some things that deserve your attention. From helmet wipers to portable showers, these 20 items show that great inventions are still made today. Get your virtual shopping carts ready, because these inventions you didn’t know about, are going to change your world.

1. “The compact water pump.”

A person is cleaning an empty blue hot tub outdoors with a high-pressure spray nozzle attached to a hose. Water is being sprayed onto the hot tub's surface to wash away dirt and debris. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.
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2. “Puzzle carpets for winter.”

Two images show hands placing interlocking carpet tiles on a floor and by a window. The plush, textured tiles are in various colors, including white, beige, and gray, creating a soft, patterned surface when pieced together.
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3. “Trippy hologram fans.”

A split image shows a person working at a desk with a monitor, keyboard, and several items. On the left, a 3D puzzle windmill is on a stand, while on the right, a 3D puzzle of an ice dispenser with lights is on the same stand.
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4. “The ever reliable helmet wiper.”

A person wearing a black Nolan motorcycle helmet with a transparent visor that shows a skull design covering their face. They are dressed in a red and black jacket, with water droplets visible on the helmet. The background is blurred with green and gray hues.
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5. “A new, hot take on the traditional bike.”

The image is divided into two parts. The top part shows a graphic of a bicycle without a front wheel, featuring a padded seat on a metal frame. The bottom part shows a person riding a modern-design bicycle without a front wheel. Text: "Nubike - New Concept.
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6. “A handy life vest, but in a bracelet.”

Two images show a person underwater, swimming upwards toward the surface. The person is reaching out with one arm extended, holding a red object that floats toward the water's surface. The scene appears to be set in clear blue water.
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7. “A scanner that smoothly transfers what you scan back to a document.”

A person scans a trigonometry book page with a Scanmarker device (left side); the right side shows a computer screen displaying the scanned text: "The side of a triangle opposite the right angle is called the" in a word processor.
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8. “A beach shade, but you can actually easily set it up.”

A person is seen on the beach setting up a large blue and white striped canopy. The left image shows the individual adjusting the fabric on the frame, and the right image displays the fully extended canopy casting a shadow on the sandy ground. Trees are visible in the background.
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9. “The portable shower.”

A person wearing a yellow shirt is using a handheld spray nozzle to spray their arm. The nozzle is connected to a grey machine placed on a kitchen counter. A small bottle and a round object are also on the counter nearby. The background features tiled walls.
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10. “A miniature bike pump.”

Split image: On the left, a person wearing a padded glove holds a white device near a bicycle wheel. On the right, the same device is shown being placed on the bicycle's tire rim.
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11. “Ditch the plastic and just use cactus juice.”

On the left, a woman with a white lab coat pours a liquid into a beaker. On the right, a close-up of hands handling sheets of a translucent material on a table.
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12. “The portable dog bowl.”

The image is divided into two parts. The left shows a person holding a green portable water bottle. The right shows a black dog drinking water from the attached cup of the same bottle.
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13. “The zipper fixer to end all broken zippers.”

A close-up of hands fixing a zipper. The images show two stages: on the left, the person adjusts a small black device with a screw, threading it through the zipper area. On the right, the device is in place, and the person tightens the screw, repairing the zipper.
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14. “The Apple car-play add-on.”

A side-by-side image showing an automotive navigation system. The left side displays the system in its original box, placed on someone's lap within a vehicle. The right side shows the installed system in a car dashboard, displaying a map with locations like New York.
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15. “An automatic pasta stirrer.”

Two images side by side show a kitchen gadget being used to stir a pot of soup. The gadget is called "StirMATE." The left image shows a hand turning a knob to attach the device to the pot. The right image shows the StirMATE stirring the soup in the pot.
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16. “Say farewell to the blind spots.”

A person inside a car points at the rearview mirror which displays the parking lot and a building behind the car. The dashboard features a car audio system and an air vent, with the windshield displaying part of the car's interior roof and mirror mount.

17. “An electric surfboard.”

Two side-by-side images of a person riding a motorized surfboard on a body of water. In the left image, they're seen from behind, creating a wake. In the right image, they are in profile view, wearing sunglasses and a black and red vest, holding a control handle.
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18. “An inflatable house for camping.”

An inflatable black tent labeled “01” is set up in a wooded area. The front opening reveals an interior with a bed. Tall trees and greenery surround the tent, creating a serene camping environment.
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19. “A wind turbine that’s able to float offshore.”

A large wind turbine stands on a floating platform in the ocean, with choppy waves surrounding it. The platform is secured by yellow triangular structures. In the background, a distant coastline is visible under a cloudy sky.
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20. “An entire house that can be packed into a module.”

Three images show the assembly of a small modular building labeled "BOXABL." The first image features a crane lifting the unit. In the second image, the unit is partially unfolded. The third image shows the fully expanded structure with workers around.
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