One of the best things about going to see an action movie is looking at all the ridiculous gadgets the characters get to play with.
We’ve spent many a movie night wishing we could have the mask-maker from Mission: Impossible, or the hover-board from Back to the Future.
Alas, most of our favourite gadgets only exist on the big screen… we said most of them.
Read on…
James Bond’s Biometric pistol
In Skyfall, 007 has a pistol which won’t shoot unless he’s holding it. Pretty cool, eh?
Well there is a company that makes biometric guns (AKA personalised guns). These guns use grip recognition technology, which only allows the owner to shoot them.
Clip via Defend and Carry
Minority Report’s facial recognition advertising
Remember Tom Cruise’s character being targeted by custom advertisements after his face was scanned in Minority report?
Tesco have introduced face scanning technology in their UK petrol stations. This technology allows the retailer to scan customers’ faces, so Tesco can customise their advertising techniques.
Yes, this is equal parts cool and creepy.
Clip via RT
Demolition Man’s virtual sex
Someone was always going to create this, weren’t they?
Oculus Rift is a virtual reality gaming experience and, of course, the adult industry have decided to create ‘an interactive porn experience.’
Clip via staggrli
Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol’s sticky gloves
Remember Tom Cruise hanging off the side of the gigantic Burj Khalifa in the fourth MI film? The gloves he wore to make such a feat possible are actually available.
Clip via High – Tech
Back to the Future self tying shoe laces
Here’s the one we’ve been dreaming about since we were kids.
Finally, those dreams are becoming a reality thanks to the new Nike Air Mag.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhe0VtyrhZ0
Clip via ShantiUniverse
So there you have it, 5 pieces of tech from the movies.
Go see Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation in cinemas now. There’s some kick-ass gadgets in it.
Here’s the trailer to get you in the mood…
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