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Tech makes some big claims, but the reality doesn't always quite measure up...
Tech that never lived up to our expectations
"This helmet warps your voice"1 of 10
"Wireless"2 of 10
"We think you'd like this!"3 of 10
"This game rocks"4 of 10
"This gadget is unbreakable"5 of 10
"Advanced robotic miracle"6 of 10
"Motorway lane guidance"7 of 10
"Stylish earpieces"8 of 10
"It's a radio in a phone"9 of 10
"These headphones kill noise"10 of 10
There’s nothing we love more than enthusiastic gadget press releases. Full of promises and rigorously researched claims, they usher a new era of entertainment into our inboxes every day.
The sad fact is, however, that a tiny handful are “full of sound and fury, signifying nothing,” as William Shatner once said.
Launch the gallery for the tech that never lived up to our expectations
The worst tech predictions
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