There’s a hilarious Instagram account known asUnnecessary Inventionsthat’s dedicated to creating weird and wonderful gadgets that no one really needs.
The account is run byMatt Benedetto, an entrepreneur and product designer with a flair for the bonkers. The account is dedicated to “Solving the world’s problems that don’t exist” which is a pretty fair summary of the sort of content you can expect.
We love it though, take a journey with us through some of the best gadgets and gizmos to see if there’s anything you’d like to see become a reality.
Snout Snuggy
Ever suffered from problems with a cold nose in the wintertime?
Well, you’ve seen ear muffs, think of the Snout Snuggy like muffs for your nose. Now you can be warm and look amazing at the same time. And yes, it’s faux fur.
Shopper Stopper
This unnecessary invention is to stop you from accidentally clicking on the shopping tab on Instagram.
We can actually see it being useful for preventing other things as well.
PuppyThumbs
Ever wonder if man’s best friend could get any better?
Surely the addition of opposable thumbs would make a game of fetch more interesting if nothing else.
These 3D-printed pouch appendages are bound to entertain and get you some strange looks as you take Fido for a stroll if nothing else.
Forever losing yourApple Airpods? Or simply worried that you might misplace them? Also a fan of oriental food and wolfing down a good meal with some chopsticks? Thenthe Airsticksmight be the perfect solution for you.
“The perfect accessory for your Apple AirPods. Enjoy your favourite sushi on the go and never leave your chopsticks behind.”
The Pillow One S
If you’ve blown plenty of money onthe latest flagship smartphonethen you no doubt want to look after it and keep it in great shape. Why not treat it to its own bed?
This new invention, known asthe Pillow One Sis “A bed in a box for your smartphone…Your phone works just as hard as you do, it deserves a good night charge.”
The Finglonger
The Finglongeris a new device inspired by the cartoon classic Futurama. In the show, Professor Farnsworth jealously shows off theFing-Longer- an elegantly simple finger extender invented by someone else. Perfect for handing out mission briefings or reaching new distances with ease.
“Reach new heights like never before! Extend your abilities on any finger to finally reach what you simply never could before.”
The Front2Back Case
Daydreaming aboutfolding phones? Or just think that phone camera technology isn’t quite exciting enough?
How about two phones, in the same case, so you may snap a selfie and a forward-facing photo at the same time. Plus you’ll always have two mobiles with you, so if one runs out of battery you don’t even need to worry about recharging.
“Quit only getting photos of your friends when you know you are looking good! The Front2Back Case combines two iPhone cases that perfect expose the cameras in each direction, so you’re able to always have your second spare iPhone with you. Selfie away. "
The Inferno Knuckles
If home defence is always at the forefront of your mind, but you’re worried about fumbling in the dark for a light switch when you hear someone breaking in, then this might be the solution.
The Inferno Knucklesis a knuckle duster and candlestick holder combo that lights your way and acts as a brilliant defensive tool too.
The Hoverbrella
There’s no denying thatdronesare becoming more and more popular. With the recent news that companies likeAmazonandGoogleare getting into drones for commercial use, we’re only bound to see more and more in the skies above us in the years to come.
Sure, drones have many uses, but Matt Benedetto has certainly dreamt up a thoroughly British one here. A hands-free umbrella solution that does all the work for you.
The Hoverbrellais designed to allow users to “Enjoy a rainy day without the hassle of having to carry an umbrella. Go hands-free and stay completely dry as it follows you around wherever you need to go!”
Verified Burst Your Bubble Belt Buckle
Who doesn’t enjoy the thrill of popping bubble wrap? Such a satisfying thing to do. But sometimes you just can’t do it fast enough.
Well, good news, with this unnecessary invention you can pop multiple air bubbles at once, all from a convenient belt buckle too.
