Keep these things in your home. They'll save your life one day

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Some inventions are just crazy smart — like gadgets you didn’t even know you needed until now! There’s an anti-shark bracelet that helps keep sharks away while you swim, and a backpack with a built-in parachute called SPARS that could literally save your life if you ever have to jump from a building. Then there’s the Rescue Ready Retrofit Ladder, which pops out of your window if you need a quick escape during an emergency. For fires, there’s the Bridgehill Fire Blanket that can smother flames on cars or in houses in seconds. And that’s just the start — there are tons more wild inventions out there designed to protect you when things go wrong. Some of them seem straight out of a spy movie, but they’re 100% real!  Credit: Dräger Deutschland / YouTube Dabi.tk - Technology News / YouTube Rescue Ready / YouTube TSF Sales & Services GmbH / YouTube SHARKBANZ / YouTube Kingii / YouTube OWL Open Window for Life / YouTube Elessar Bicycle / YouTube Priority Bicycles / YouTube markpnw10 / YouTube LifeStraw / YouTube BroMandi / Reddit Animation is created by Bright Side.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/   Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV   Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official   Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.

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00:00So, you wake up and see that an out-of-control fire has taken over your room.

00:05At this point, the biggest danger isn't even the flames, it's the smoke.

00:10In the United States, smoke inhalation accounts for 80% of the fatalities caused by fires.

00:16That's why it's always a clever idea to have this mask close by.

00:20This is a personal escape hood, equipped with its own breathing filter,

00:24allowing people to escape intense situations like this.

00:27It only takes around 10 seconds to put this on, and it provides breathable air for 20 minutes.

00:33And those 20 minutes can make all the difference when it comes to surviving.

00:37But if your apartment is at the top of a burning building, going out the window might be your only way out.

00:44But hold on. First, you need to wear a backpack like this.

00:48This is actually a parachute safety system, known as SPARS.

00:52What it does is inflate a device with a parachute in about 15 seconds.

00:57The device, developed with advanced aerospace technology, will slow down your fall and make sure you land safely and as quickly as possible.

01:06If using a parachute feels a little too extreme to escape a fire, there is another option.

01:12The rescue-ready retrofit ladder.

01:14This device is made from lightweight, durable materials and offers a safe way out in situations like a fire on the second floor of a house, for example.

01:23The latter can easily be installed right under windows, making it easy to use when you need it.

01:30One thing about fires is that they usually start small.

01:33So the key is to isolate and put them out before they turn into a big problem.

01:38That's why some smart people teamed up with firefighters to create the Bridge Hill Fire Blankets.

01:44Think of it as a futuristic fabric with cutting-edge technology that can contain flames, smoke, and toxic fumes in just a few seconds.

01:54Okay, blame it on the classic movie Jaws.

01:57But let's face it, sharks have been living rent-free in our heads ever since.

02:02And while shark attacks aren't very common, they still happen.

02:06In 2023, there were over 100 reported incidents worldwide.

02:10But you don't have to live in fear, thanks to items like shark bangs.

02:15This is a wearable device that can ward off sharks, and it doesn't need batteries or charging.

02:20You just wrap it around your ankle and let its powerful magnets do the work.

02:25What happens is that when a shark gets close to someone wearing the device, it senses the strong magnetic field coming from it.

02:33Then the shark probably freaks out because the signal is way stronger than any of its normal prey.

02:38So it ends up swimming away from you, or at least, that's what we hope for.

02:44Now, sharks aren't the only danger you face in the water.

02:47All it takes is a sudden change in the tide, and you could find yourself in a situation where you need to fight to avoid drowning.

02:55But if life jackets feel bulky and uncomfortable to you, there is another option, the king gene.

03:01This is considered the smallest inflatable lifesaver in the world.

03:04It kind of looks like a high-tech bracelet, but when activated, it turns into a buoy in seconds.

03:11What's even more impressive is that you can reuse it up to 50 times, if you're that unlucky or careless.

03:17All you have to do is repack the balloon and swap out the CO2 cartridge before your next sea adventure.

03:24It also comes with a whistle, so you can get the attention of rescuers in case of an emergency.

03:29Now, this may look like a simple, ordinary credit card, but it can actually save you.

03:35Imagine you're in a car accident, and the vehicle ends up in a lake.

03:39As the car sinks, you're trapped, unable to open the window.

03:44Terrifying, right?

03:45Well, that's exactly why the OWL escape card exists.

03:49OWL stands for Open Window for Life, and just like the name suggests,

03:54it was designed to shatter your car's window in any emergency.

03:57The driver just needs to insert the card into the top or side slot of the window, with the arrow facing up.

04:04Then pull the base of the card toward them and release it.

04:08Bam! The glass shatters outward.

04:10But that's not all.

04:12It also has a built-in safety cutter to help you slice through a stuck seatbelt.

04:17You've probably heard a million times how wearing a helmet while biking can save your life.

04:22Still, a lot of people skip it, saying they don't want to carry a bulky thing around all day.

04:29Well, those days are over with the foldable helmet.

04:32Thanks to its cool, adaptable design, it goes from a spherical shape to something more flat.

04:38So, once you're done with biking, just fold it up and throw it in your backpack.

04:43It's that easy.

04:43Outdoor adventurers will love the LifeStraw Sip.

04:48This stainless steel straw promises to clean in pure water using a filter that blocks 99% of bacteria, parasites, and microplastics.

04:58In other words, this tech can definitely prevent you from having any serious health issues.

05:03Its design is super slim and lightweight.

05:05Plus, there's no need for charging or batteries, so it's the perfect travel companion if you're planning a little getaway to the middle of nowhere.

05:15So, skiing can be pretty dangerous.

05:18But even so, millions of people are willing to take that risk every year.

05:23One of the big problems with heading out into the snow is that avalanches aren't always easy to spot.

05:29It's believed that for every four fatalities from being buried in snow, three are caused by asphyxiation.

05:36So, bringing the safe back SBX survival gear on your next trip is definitely a smart move.

05:43This is the world's first active air supply for snow burial, designed to keep avalanche victims breathing under the snow without a mouthpiece.

05:52What it does is create airflow through the snow by pushing away the CO2 that's been exhaled.

05:58This increases the survival window to over 90 minutes, which can be enough time for rescue teams to find the victim.

06:06Now, you never know when you might find yourself in a dangerous situation out of the blue.

06:12Even when you're just relaxing at home, something unexpected could happen, like a stranger breaking in.

06:19In situations like that, you probably need to stay quiet so you don't draw attention to yourself, and calling 911 could be too risky.

06:27That's where safety apps like Noonlight come in.

06:31If you ever feel unsafe, just open the app and press the panic button right in the center of the screen.

06:37If everything's okay, release the button and enter your four-digit PIN.

06:42But if things take a turn and you're in real danger, release the button without entering the PIN.

06:48The app will automatically notify the police and share your exact location so they can send help.

06:55Yep, the next product on our list is a toilet seat.

06:59But it's not just any regular one.

07:02This is the first-of-its-kind smart toilet seat that can actually tell if your body's at risk.

07:09How, you ask?

07:10Well, it monitors your number one and number two with some pretty advanced sensors.

07:16Then it gives you insights to help track and improve your gut health.

07:20And maybe even prevent serious problems down the line.

07:23Right now, this tech is especially useful in senior living facilities.

07:28The last item on our list isn't something you'd need at home.

07:31But if you ever see one next to you, just grab it.

07:34This colorful thing is called the Dazzle Box, and it could save a lot more disaster victims,

07:40especially during earthquakes and floods.

07:43It's a super-tough container designed to drop supplies from a plane or a helicopter.

07:48What's impressive is that the materials used for the Dazzle Box survived a 150-foot drop from a crane

07:55and it stayed intact.

07:57The inventors even added emergency LED lights, so it's visible at night.

08:01Right now, this funny-shaped box is still a prototype that won a design contest.

08:07But if it ever hits the market, it could really become a game-changer.

08:12That's it for today.

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