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311 5 Pieces Of Forgotten Tech That Have Been Reimagined For The Modern World

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SlashGear · 06/18/2024 17:15 EDT

5 Pieces Of Forgotten Tech That Have Been Reimagined For The Modern World

Decades ago, infomercials pitched all manner of gadgets for our kitchens and homes. Fast forward to today, and many of those products have gotten a facelift.

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