de-FIB-ulator (CES 2008)
Have you ever been talking to someone who you were convinced was straight-up lying to you? More than anything, you just wanted them to cut the BS and tell you the truth? While they haven't come up with pocket-sized truth serum, the de-FIB-ulator was unveiled at CES, a hand-held, personal lie detector.
The handy device, which only costs $39.95, was found at Alexander Innovation Wizard's Innovations booth at the Las Vegas expo this week. By measuring the vibration in voices, it detects lies with 65% accuracy.
"Ask your subject three simple yes/no questions and record them (either in person or by connecting the de-FIB-ulator to a cell phone) to establish a baseline," Gear.ign.com explained. "Now ask the real questions you want to test. A figure displayed on the unit's LCD screen nicknamed "Demonocchio" will show the tension in the voice. The longer the horns and nose grow, the more likely the answer was a lie."
With this gadget, you could legitimately drill your boyfriend on whose blonde hair that really was on the front seat of his car. Then again, if he thinks you're dumb enough to blame the specimen on his buddy's shedding Golden Retriever, he's probably worth ditching anyway.
The handy device, which only costs $39.95, was found at Alexander Innovation Wizard's Innovations booth at the Las Vegas expo this week. By measuring the vibration in voices, it detects lies with 65% accuracy.
"Ask your subject three simple yes/no questions and record them (either in person or by connecting the de-FIB-ulator to a cell phone) to establish a baseline," Gear.ign.com explained. "Now ask the real questions you want to test. A figure displayed on the unit's LCD screen nicknamed "Demonocchio" will show the tension in the voice. The longer the horns and nose grow, the more likely the answer was a lie."
With this gadget, you could legitimately drill your boyfriend on whose blonde hair that really was on the front seat of his car. Then again, if he thinks you're dumb enough to blame the specimen on his buddy's shedding Golden Retriever, he's probably worth ditching anyway.
Trend Themes
1. Personal Lie Detection Technology - There is a significant opportunity for continued innovation and refinement of personal lie detection technology, making it more accurate and user-friendly.
2. Consumer Demand for Truth Verification - As the demand for truth verification increases, there is a need for new and innovative products and services that are accessible to consumers.
3. Emergence of DIY Lie Detection - The availability of personal lie detection technology is fueling the emergence of DIY lie detection, impacting the way people interact with each other and creating potential applications in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry has the opportunity to enhance personal lie detection technology and bring it to mainstream consumers.
2. Security and Law Enforcement - Personal lie detection technology has potential application in security and law enforcement, offering a non-invasive and accessible tool for truth verification.
3. Human Resources - The emergence of DIY lie detection could impact the hiring practices and employee evaluations, creating opportunities for personal lie detection technology in the human resources industry.
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