Lost Technologies - A Department of Unreliable Innovations

Subpage: Antique Encyclopedic Ephemera

1. The Pet Rock

A picture of a pet rock

The Pet Rock was a revolutionary new product that promised to be a loyal companion for the busy executive on-the-go. It was a simple rock with a built-in microphone and a battery that lasted for hours. Users could record messages, take notes, and even receive phone calls with it. Unfortunately, it was prone to getting lost under the couch.

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2. The Selfie Toaster

A picture of a toaster with a selfie-stick

The Selfie Toaster was an attempt at a smart appliance that would print out selfies taken with a smartphone app. It was a toaster with a built-in camera and a printer that could churn out 4x6 photos. Unfortunately, the selfies were always of the toaster itself, and users got tired of printing out pictures of their appliance.

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