A hand-held medical diagnostic device
It seems like Star Trek not only entertained us, but helped scientists with ideas about technology. If you remember the diagnostic device on the show, you know how beneficial would be to have it today. While a similar device is being developed, we can take the infrared thermometer as a modern example of something that everyone has the chance to use at home today.
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Allan 3 year s ago
Many of those are nowhere near the other item. Thermometer vs Tricorder? Nope.
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Lavonia 2 year s ago
Allan,
Actually, one of the X-prize challenges:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricorder_X_Prize
Actually, one of the X-prize challenges:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricorder_X_Prize
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Obed 3 year s ago
#2 Actually the modern remake is going to be called ... 20,000 children under the Virgin Islands. 
#9 thats not the only thing about that movie that already exists
#9 thats not the only thing about that movie that already exists
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Pres 3 year s ago
Obed,
stun gun
stun gun
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Zachariah 3 year s ago
That aint it
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Stephanie 3 year s ago
We had VR in the 90's, in arcades. It just didn't take on then. Just like 3D movies existed since 1915. Cornelius van Drebbel built the first successful submarine in 1620. And that stupid stick on wheels is a hoverboard in name only. Buy a skateboard instead of ... that.
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Mat 3 year s ago
#4 
o common a thermometer is nowhere near that device....
o common a thermometer is nowhere near that device....
Actually, one of the X-prize challenges:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricorder_X_Prize
#9 thats not the only thing about that movie that already exists
stun gun