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367 Fictional gadget reviews: exploring the latest in fantasy and sci-fi tech

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Andrew Webster @ The Verge · 10/17/2025 16:00 EDT

Fictional gadget reviews: exploring the latest in fantasy and sci-fi tech

Modern gadgets are all well and good, but sometimes things get more exciting when you enter the realm of fantasy. And the worlds of gaming, TV, and film often feature extremely cool gadgets that we just wish were real, whether it’s an impossible VR headset or a smartphone powered by a ghost. So, every so […]

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