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31 Sci-fi got the gadgets right, but the vibes wrong

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Paulo Vargas @ Digital Trends 1 place · today 07:36 EDT

Sci-fi got the gadgets right, but the vibes wrong

Sci-fi promised holograms, floating interfaces, and magic computers. Consumer tech delivered phones, video calls, smart speakers, and the boring version that actually ships.

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