Because life's too short. Photo: IMDB Since the beginning of time, people have been coming up with clever inventions to make our everyday lives easier, simpler and more enjoyable. But comfort and necessity aren’t the only inspirations behind exciting new inventions, laziness is also a major contributing factor.
Here are our top 10 gadgets for the ultimate couch potato. While some of these ideas are downright laughable, others, we hate to admit, are pure genius.
1. The clap on, clap off light
Is there anything more annoying than tucking yourself into bed, only to realise that you forgot to turn off the lights? Solve this ongoing (first world) problem with the help of The Clapper.
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2. Robotic vacuum cleaners
Who can forget this viral video of a cat wearing a shark costume whilst riding on a Roomba? Not only did it make us want to adopt that cat, but it also introduced us to the wonders of a robotic vacuum cleaner.
Video: Youtube
3. Hair dryer stand
Hate wasting time blow drying your hair? Got better things to do with your life? Let your fragile arms rest with a hair dryer stand that will hold your hot wind blowing machine for you.
Photo: Amazon
4. Twirling spaghetti fork
Linguini, fettuccine, spaghetti, oh my! If you’re a pasta lover, then you need this twirling spaghetti fork in your life. It features a button that twirls your pasta perfectly for you.
Photo: Amazon
5. Jug pourer
The Roll ‘n Pour gadget takes the worry out of manually lifting and pouring liquids from jugs. Because let’s face it, heavy lifting isn’t for everyone.
Photo: Roll n’ Pour
6. The Popinator
Say hello to the ‘Popinator‘, the world’s first fully automated, voice-activated popcorn shooter. Triggered by the word “pop”, it shoots popcorn straight into your mouth. Heaven.
Photo: Popcorn Indiana
7. Self-stirring mug
Sick of stirring your own tea or coffee? This self-stirring mug can stir your favourite hot beverage for you. Powered by two AAA batteries, simply press a button and sip away.
Photo: Fast Tech
8. Automatic lawnmower
There’s no need to leave the comfort of your living room to have a lawn that looks great, just let an automatic lawnmower do all the hard work for you.
Video: Youtube
9. Mailbox sentry
Find yourself desperately waiting for a certain package to arrive, but can’t be bothered taking another ride in the lift to check the post? Save yourself an unnecessary trip with this sentry gadget that will alert you when something gets placed in your mailbox.
Photo: Japan Trend Shop
10. Prism glasses
No one should have to be forced to sit upright while reading or watching TV, right? Well, these prism glasses will let you do such activities while remaining flat on your back. Heck yes.
Photo: ME Design