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2 December 2016

Nine new pieces of technology that we should leave behind in 2016

A look back at the worst new inventions of the last year.

By Amelia Tait

We live in an era of constant change and innovation, of driverless cars, of solar roof tiles, of breakthrough Alzheimer’s drugs, and knives that are simultaneously chopping boards. But for every one of these exceptional innovations, there are ten redundant technological advancements designed to do nought but get our fists shaking in rage. Here are some of the worst inventions of 2016 that, we hope, will not be joining us in the year of our Lord 2017. 

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