
I Surprised my Biggest Fans with their Dream Tech
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This video features a collaboration with Pradyumna and Kurgan, two children from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, who had the wish to meet the presenter and be part of a YouTube video. The presenter aimed to provide them with a full experience, including building their dream background for filming and allowing them to keep all the gadgets tested.
The first gadget introduced was an AI-powered sticker box that prints imaginations. Users describe a desired sticker, and the AI generates it. Examples included a "nature background" and a "Milky Way background," which were deemed accurate by the children. The presenter then requested a sticker of "a man wearing a large banana costume in space," which also impressed them. The sticker box received ratings of seven out of ten from both Pradyumna and Kurgan, with the intention to keep the stickers.
Next, they tested a device that prints directly into sand. Their chosen design was a phoenix, which was then fabricated in the sand. While this was being processed, they moved on to the Uni Vault 2 electric pizza oven, advertised to cook a pizza in 90 seconds with "pizza intelligence" that adjusts temperature in real-time. The presenter proposed a challenge: each child would design half a pizza, and they would be cooked together. Kurgan chose cheese for his half, while Pradyumna opted for mushrooms and olives, ingredients Kurgan disliked.
The pizza was placed in the oven, and the children expressed skepticism. The oven reached 430 degrees, and the flour on the pizza base appeared to cook rapidly. The presenter noted the large window allowing observation of the cooking process. While the cheese bubbled and the crust rose, concerns were raised about the interior cooking and the appearance of steam resembling smoke. The resulting pizza was described as "puffy-looking" and a "pizza," but the vegetables, like onions, were not fully cooked. The crust was deemed hard in some parts but soft and doughy inside. Kurgan rated it a four out of ten, comparing it to an average frozen pizza. Pradyumna gave it a three, citing the undercooked vegetables.
The sand-printed phoenix was revealed to be impressive, prompting a discussion about its utility. The presenter suggested it was useful for those who prefer not to write by hand, but Kurgan questioned its practicality compared to a 3D printer. The sand printer received ratings of three from Kurgan and two from Pradyumna, with Pradyumna citing its high cost as a factor.
The next product was a Samsung projector with infrared sensors that turn the projection into a touchscreen. They attempted to play a four-player game, acknowledging some latency and light sensitivity. Despite the challenges, they engaged in a game of tapping a buzzer when it lit up, with Pradyumna demonstrating a particular skill. The product was appreciated for its touchscreen functionality, but the latency made gameplay difficult. It received a four from Kurgan and a five from Pradyumna.
Following this, they tried the Aeroband pocket drums, a drum set without physical drums, controlled by gestures in the air, and including foot pedals for bass and hi-hat. Pradyumna, a drummer, found it difficult to locate the correct drums and felt a lack of tactile feedback. Kurgan gave it a 2.5, while Pradyumna rated it a zero, finding it too hard to use accurately.
The presentation then moved to the Lollipop Stars musical lollipops, which use bone conduction to play music when teeth touch the lollipop. They were available in flavors based on singers like Akon and Ice Spice. While they acknowledged the novelty, neither child expressed a desire for all their lollipops to be like this. Kurgan rated it a five, while Pradyumna gave it a ten, finding it amazing.
The presenter revealed that Dell had provided two RTX 5090 powered Alienware 18-inch Area 51 laptops for the children. They were impressed by the laptops, which were significantly more powerful than their current gaming setups. Using one of these laptops, they tested a gaming mouse designed to simulate recoil. While it provided a sensation of firing a gun, the presenter and the children noted it didn't accurately sync with in-game weapon recoil and wasn't practical for competitive play. The mouse received ratings of three from Kurgan and two from Pradyumna.
Next, they sampled "miracle berries," which alter taste receptors to change sour things to sweet. They tested lemon, finding it tasted sweet, and then vinegar, which also transformed into a syrupy sweetness. While Pradyumna found it acceptable and rated it 7.5, Kurgan found it "disgusting" and horrifying, giving it a ten for its taste-altering effect. They discussed its potential as a sweetener.
The presenter then surprised Pradyumna and Kurgan by revealing that they could keep all the tested products, including the Alienware laptops. Overwhelmed with joy, they expressed their gratitude. A final surprise was presented: custom-made jackets from the color wear company.
The video concluded with a final thank you from the presenter to Pradyumna and Kurgan, expressing his admiration for their positive outlook despite their challenges, calling them an inspiration. They then prepared to play Mario Kart together.