Audiences look forward to the gadgets in the 007 films as much as they do James James Bond the character. From the watches capable of locating “M” in any corner of the world to his signature cars which are the epitome of luxury, these tech devices often seemed out of public reach. The notion of touchscreen computers appeared so futuristic when they first showed up onscreen, some probably never saw a need for them. Microchips, flat screens, and talking into watches were at the bottom of the list of “Things I Need,” but at the top of “Fun to Have.”
For many years his gadgets represented the unattainable, which made them more desirable. Today, many of the Bond gadgets are in-store ready. Co-workers, neighbors, family, and friends can be seen sporting a 007 agent apparatus or two, as many know that Bond gadgets exist in real life.
In Casino Royale, Bond, played by Craig, got a microchip inserted in him so that M16 could keep track of his whereabouts, particularly his dangerous ones. The chip allowed M16 to save his life after ingesting a near-fatal dose of poison. Microchips may not be very popular right now, but they are available. They have become useful, as pet owners insert chips in their pets to ensure their return should they be separated from their masters. BBC reports that a microchip was initially implanted into a human in 1998, but it is only during the past decade that the technology has been available for humans commercially.