
James Bond gadgets: How 007's fiction inspired real-world science
Published on: Aug. 25, 2025, 2:01 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
James Bond's gadgets, introduced in Dr. No, have significantly influenced pop culture and real-world espionage. From jetpacks in Thunderball to nanobots in No Time To Die, these inventions, often visionary, have inspired scientific advancements. Even sinister gadgets like poison shoes intrigued the CIA, while high-tech phones foreshadowed everyday technology, showcasing the boundless optimism of Q Branch.