Top Tech Innovations You Might Have Missed Recently

There are always new innovations in technology. Some of them gain a lot of attention, like the next version of the Apple iPhone or the company’s new foray into Virtual Reality. Then there are innovations that you might not have heard of, but they can greatly impact your lifestyle, like helping with your basement, insulating your home, and improvements in cars and other vehicles that make driving much safer. Here are some lifestyle and tech innovations you may have missed lately.

Innovations in Basement Waterproofing

You want to make sure that your basement is waterproof, especially if you live in an area that has a lot of precipitation. You’ll want to have any new concrete that you pour reach at least 75% of its fully cured strength before it can be waterproofed, according to Waterproof! Magazine. There are several different ways that you can do that, including using interior water sealants, sump pumps, dehumidifiers, exterior waterproofing coatings, interior and exterior drainage systems, repairing cracks, and having insulated wall panels. Whichever one you choose will depend on your budget and where you’re located. You can talk to professionals in your area about what would work best in your situation.

Innovations in Homes

One thing that can really contribute to carbon pollution is having homes that aren’t properly insulated along with people using appliances that drain energy and having inefficient weatherization. If people fixed those things, they could cut 550 million metric tons of carbon pollution a year by 2050. There are appliances now that store energy reserves and then use those reserves during peak times. Washer/dryer combos use a lot less energy than separate ones. Heat pumps can do a much better job of heating water than an electric gas heater and also let them control things by using WiFi. Do you have an electric car? You can use the Span Drive to charge it without driving up your electricity bills. You can even control the temperature of your home with a smart thermostat that has a much better carbon footprint. The digital controls let you do it with precision.

Innovations in Driving

This is the area where there is constant innovation going on. Over the decades, more and more technology has been added to cars. While we’re not at the stage of sentient self-driving cars like on shows like “Knight Rider,” we’ve still made a lot of advances to make it much safer to be on the road. People worry about the chances of being in accidents, but doing things like combining automatic braking with rearview cameras and sensors can reportedly cut reverse crashes by 78%. That will have you feeling much more secure getting behind the wheel of your vehicle.

There are other advances in cars, like having advanced driver assistance systems. It tells the driver what is going on around them and can give early warnings about potential accidents. You won’t have to worry about your car keys – you can open it with an app that’s on your phone. It’ll be paired only with the car, which will prevent others from being able to use it. You’ll be able to start your car from your phone when it’s cold outside. That way, it’ll be warm when you get in it. You’ll also be able to wirelessly charge your phone. No more having to look for adapters.

These technological updates are certainly fantastic, and they do improve your lifestyle. They may seem outdated in the next 10 years since there are always advancements being made, so keep yourself updated on upcoming trends. Then, you’ll really enjoy what’s out there. Are you interested in learning more about how these various innovations have improved your lifestyle? Read our articles to learn more about what’s new and current in technology.

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