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greenacrylicpaint · 17/06/2023 12:36

  • a toaster that can be washed in the dishwasher
  • drawers with inbuilt vacuum to suck out the crumbs

yes, I've been cleaning the kitchen

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BarbaraofSeville · 17/06/2023 22:14

MassiveWordSalad · 17/06/2023 22:07

Shrink ray.

Imagine being able to shrink all your crap so you never run out of storage space.

Imagine being able to shrink your car or bike and put it in your pocket until you need it.

Plus automatic cataloguing so you can ask an app to tell you which box the blind cutter or watch strap adjuster is in.

babbscrabbs · 17/06/2023 22:14

A robot duster that can do skirting boards, furniture and the sticky out bits on doors

A sun protection injection - once a year top it up, no sunblock needed

Semi permanent make up but not like the tattoo stuff - make up that lasts perfectly until you take it off / want to change it

A cordless hands free silent hairdryer that you can just pop on your head and go about your business

Self watering plants

Something that stops hard water being a thing that you don't have to bloody replace every 3 months

babbscrabbs · 17/06/2023 22:15

MassiveWordSalad · 17/06/2023 22:07

Shrink ray.

Imagine being able to shrink all your crap so you never run out of storage space.

Imagine being able to shrink your car or bike and put it in your pocket until you need it.

I'm into this

Please invent

MassiveWordSalad · 17/06/2023 22:15

Cracklecrack · 17/06/2023 22:10

O yes. Is that what the ‘honey I shrunk the kids’ guy was trying to do?

No he was a man so probably wanted to use it for some stupid shit like weapons or something.

ggffty · 17/06/2023 22:16

A machine that you step into in a morning applies and it applies suncream that lasts the day that isnt greasy 🤣

justplantedbulbs · 17/06/2023 22:17

thecatneuterer · 17/06/2023 18:26

GPS trackable microchips.

Apple air tags. !!!

MassiveWordSalad · 17/06/2023 22:19

Of course @BarbaraofSeville

Unfortunately my knowledge of quantum physics is sketchy at best so it may take a while. So far I've read 'A Brief History of Time' but I may need to re-read.

FirstTimeNameChanger · 17/06/2023 22:22

A sat nav that gives you useful, real time info. So instead of, in 200 yards turn right (wtf? Is that this right or the right coming up???), Or even worse 'take the 4th exit at the roundabout onto interchange road' it will say:

You need to get into the right lane now and follow that blue car, the road kinds of bends but you're going straight on -or-

You're going to want to go the way that white van is going, past the pub there, and then carry on until you see the big church.

We (I) need far more meaningful information than Google maps currently gives. I will contribute to a start up, if anyone wants to give it a go.

FirstTimeNameChanger · 17/06/2023 22:25

Oh, and could the sat nav also help with parking for the spatially challenged? Just something like, 'yeah you're good there, straighten out a bit, plenty of room' would be so much more useful than my parking sensors panicked beeping every time I get within a few meters of any object!

Ourladycheesusedatum · 17/06/2023 22:25

INamechangedForThisMadness · 17/06/2023 20:04

Yes, and routes for travel sick people with the straightest roads, dual carriageways etc instead of windy lanes. I don't mind it taking longer if there's less chance of having to deal with a mess/miserable passengers.

Omg yes, one that avoids too many turns and roundabouts. I might have a vomit free journey.

The dog vomits not me.

FirstTimeNameChanger · 17/06/2023 22:26

Basically, can someone invent a machine that is like driving with my husband minus the sighing and eye rolling. Please and thanks

Yellowshirt · 17/06/2023 22:27

I want an automatic tooth brusher.

Akitasmum · 17/06/2023 23:22

Oh and a mosquito vaccine so that you will never be bitten by a mosquito ever again.

thecatneuterer · 17/06/2023 23:37

justplantedbulbs · 17/06/2023 22:17

Apple air tags. !!!

They have to go on a collar and they aren't very reliable. There really isn't anything that properly works yet. Whoever invents it will make a fortune

GayPareeee · 18/06/2023 08:32

I went to sleep last night before I could comment as was feeling ill but last night I wanted a tap on my side I could turn on to let out all the gas from my stomach making me feel so uncomfortable.

I’ve seen vets use them on cows and the relief they must feel after the hissing stops.

’smart’ periods that happen only when you need them, ditto conception.

Sorry, mine are rather biological, can you tell I’m suffering

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 18/06/2023 08:43

A key fob that opens the front door with a simple click (like my car).

LifeIsPainHighness · 18/06/2023 08:44

Something that makes labour painless.

If men gave birth you’d have while centres based around this kind of research 🤣

Failingatthemoment · 18/06/2023 09:17

Automatic car parking. You park up and press an app. The car drives itself to some safe secure multi storey car park nearby. Reverse the process when you need your car back.
An automatic de- stress zapper for when ds has a meltdown/ or a something that ensures I can't hear them until they've calmed down.
Time limited/ stress and pain free periods ( ditto menopause/ peri - menopause ). A bra that is comfortable, supportive but doesn't make you sweat in hot weather.
A way of conserving the cold in winter buildings are cooler in summer - ditto the heat in summer for winter.
Something so that you can wear skirts/ dresses in warm.weather without having to wear shorts underneath for dignity and comfort.

Something that gives the same comfort as eating chocolate but without any negative side affects ( but not slimming world etc chocolate 🍫)

greenacrylicpaint · 19/06/2023 12:51

tubes (creams, toothpaste, tomato puree) where you can actually get the last third of content out without bending it, breaking a nail in the process and squeezing really really hard.

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