ARTICLE by
KEVIN Namunwa
Strange And Interesting Gadgets There’s a lot to marvel at the future of tech, and 2023 has already given us enough to know that there’s more to come. There has already been a lot of talk around Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, 5G Network etc. However, we must not forget that a lot is also happening in the hardware space. Human beings are always looking for ways to make life easier and have tasks accomplished faster. There are new inventions that see the light of day frequently but with a lot of talk on software, we tend to forget about these inventions. Here, we’re going to look at what inventions have been brought about in 2023. There’s a lot to be excited about, and a bit weirded out about too, from colour-changing cars to pillows that breathe and even a self-driving stroller. Not sure that is mom approved. However, we’re highlighting the best of the strangest new tech. What really gets most people’s gadget glands working are the wackier inventions. These could become the future of tech, or they might never actually see the light of day.
BMW’s Colour-Changing Car Is an electric car not high-tech enough for you? How about one that can change its finish 100 times a day? The BMW Vision Dee is a concept design with 240 E Ink panels across its bodywork. These can display one of 32 colours each, allowing for some pretty wild designs. BMW will probably never actually sell a car covered in E Ink screens, but this was no computer render. It was shown live on the CES stage.
L’Oreal’s Stabilising Make-Up Applicator Cosmetics have become one of the thematic pillars for online content creators, but make-up tutorials can seem blocked off to those with limited manual dexterity or a shaky grip. L’Oréal has teamed-up with Alphabet’s Verily to make Hapta. It’s effectively a gimbal for lipstick that keeps it steady even if the person’s hand is shaking.
38 www.cioafrica.co | FEBRUARY 2023 | CIO Africa Magazine | by dx⁵
